1. Anders Uppgaard
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anders-uppgaard
505 W. Washington Ave uppgaard@wisc.edu 2601 Valley View Ln
Madison,WI 53703 (651) 338-1531 New Brighton, MN 55112
Education
UNIVERSITYOF WISCONSIN-MADISON, Madison, WI Graduating May 2017
Wisconsin College of Agriculture and Life Sciences GPA: 3.6/4.0
Major: Biology
 Dean’s List 2014, 2015, 2016
 Zinn Fellowship Award (summer research fellowship)
Experience
Plant Pathology Research Assistant August 2014-Present
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Madison, WI
 Perform experiments with CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing on soybean seedlings grown in petri dishes
 Screen 60 petri dishes weekly using GFP markers to determine which plants had successfulCRISPR edits
 Experience with DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR, using sterile technique,and making media
 Individual project focused on knockdown gene editing of soybeans to increase disease resistance
 Check inventory, and order all necessary lab supplies,spending $100-$1000 monthly
Zoology Research Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Madison, WI February 2016-Present
 Research focused on the change in intestinal enzymatic activity of sparrow nestlings depending on diet
 This was done by dissecting out the small and large intestine for further enzyme experiments
 Use cell separation techniques to separate enterocytes from whole intestine tissue
 Run assays on enzymatic activity of the intestinal cells, specifically Amino peptidase,Sucrase, and Maltase
Limnology Technician May 2015-October 2016
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER, Land O Lakes, WI
 Sampled and analyzed the biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of temperate lake algae blooms
 Part of the first limnologist team to use FLAMe technology to spatially sample entire lake surface
 Used R coding language for statistical analysis of big data
 Experienced with spectrometers, gas chromatographer, plant pigment analysis ,YSI and Hydrolab sondes
Experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, R coding
Activities
Wisconsin Fishing Team – Volunteer Coordinator September 2013-Present
 Implemented the Volunteer Coordinator position,creating more interest in giving back to the community
 Implemented program sponsored by the DNR to help teach community members how to fish
 Plan and work at fishing events attracting members, sponsors,and increasing donations to $7000
 Receive sponsorship benefits from Rapala, Cabelas, St. Croix Rods, and other brands
University of Wisconsin Hospital Volunteer May 2016-Present
 Assist outpatients in their recovery and leaving the hospital smoothly comfortably
Lakeview Elementary School Volunteer Leader September 2013- May 2014
 Leader of a volunteer team of college students
 Created and taught lesson plans focused on getting children (K-8) outside
Porchlight Partners Mentor August 2014-May 2015
 Support an individual who is working to get out of homelessness with weekly meetings