Cornell University, Department of Natural Resources, Fernow Hall, Ithaca, NY 14850 E-Mail: pms34@cornell.edu
Education
M.S. Natural Resources, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York - Projected: Winter 2007
B.A. Biology, magna cum Laude, Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin - 2003
Honors
Phi Beta Kappa - May 2003
Mortar Board - May 2002
Employment
Graduate Research Assistant - Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
August 2005 - Present
Advisor: Dr. Clifford Kraf
-Modified Topographic Index in a Geographic
Information System for use in assessing candidate
lakes for restoration of wild Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) populations in Adirondack lakes
Research Assistant - Mountain Lake Biological Station, Pembroke, Va
April 2005 - August 2005
Supervisor: Ellen Ketterson (University of Indiana)
-Captured Dark-eyed Juncos (Junco hyemalis) using mist nets and potter traps and obtained
physical measurements, including weight, tarsus length, molt, etc., and blood samples for sexing and
hormone analysis
-Hand-reared wild Junco chicks, including feeding,
food preparation and sanitation for experimental
purposes
-Located and monitored nesting sites
Restoration Foreman -Applied Ecological Services, Inc., Brodhead, WI May 2004 - April 2005
Professional Societies
Member, Society for Conservation Biology (October 2004 - Present)
Member, American Fisheries Society (January 2006 - Present
