Joshua Bryant is a 2016 graduate of Bridgewater State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He conducted undergraduate research on streamside environmental factors and breeding behaviors of Ebony Jewelwings. His research was presented at several conferences. Bryant has technical skills in wildlife research methods, computer applications including GIS, and statistical analysis. He has work experience in programming, information technology, and healthcare administration.
PhD Candidate, Epidemiology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Expected Graduation May 2015
Dissertation: Military Service, Deployments, and Exposures in Relation to
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Etiology and Survival
MPH Public Health 2010
BS Statistics 2008
Brigham Young University
Primary Research Interests: Occupational, Environmental, and Neurologic Epidemiology
1. Curriculum Vitae – Joshua Bryant
10 Hill Street
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545
508.868.6530
J2bryant@student.brigew.edu
EDUCATION
BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY, Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2012-May 2016
Significant Coursework:
o Stream Ecology
o Research Problems in
environmental Biology
o Biometry
o General Ecology
o Winter Ecology
o Intro Geographic Info
Systems (GIS)
o Limnology
o Research techniques in Cell
biology
o General Microbiology
SAINT JOHNS HIGH SCHOOL, Shrewsbury Massachusetts
September 2008-May 2012
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2014 -16 Streamside Environmental Factors and Occurrence of Breeding Behaviors of
Ebony Jewelwing, (Calopteryx maculata) in South Brook. Funded by Adrian Tinsley
Program semester grant. Undergraduate research experience capturing and marking
ebony jewelwings in a local stream. Hobo probes were deployed in the stream to record
ambient light and temperature. Stream discharge was used measured using usinga Marsh-
McBirneyFlowmate flowmeter.Excel wasusedtoanalyze occurrence of matingbehaviorsand
correlationstohabitatvariables
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
(Underscore indicates presenter)
2016. Bryant J. and Curry K. Streamside Environmental Factors and Occurrence of Breeding
Behaviors of Ebony Jewelwing, (Calopteryx, maculata) in South Brook. Northeast
Natural History Conference, Springfield Ma. Poster presentation 4/23/15
2016. Bryant J. and Curry K. Streamside Environmental Factors and Occurrence of Breeding
Behaviors of Ebony Jewelwing, (Calopteryx, maculata) in South Brook. National
Conference of Undergraduate Research, Asheville Nc. Poster 4/7/15
2015. Bryant J. and Curry K. Streamside Environmental Factors and Occurrence of Breeding
Behaviors of Ebony Jewelwing, (Calopteryx, maculata) in South Brook. Environmental
2. 2
Sustainability Symposium. Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater Ma. Poster
presentation 11/21/15
2015. Bryant J. and Curry K. Streamside Environmental Factors and Occurrence of Breeding
Behaviors of Ebony Jewelwing, (Calopteryx, maculata) in South Brook. National
Conference of Undergraduate Research, Cheney Wa. Poster presentation 4/16/15
2014. Bryant J. and Curry K. Streamside Environmental Factors and Occurrence of Breeding
Behaviors of Ebony Jewelwing, (Calopteryx, maculata) in South Brook. Bridgewater
State Green Symposium, Bridgewater Ma. Poster presentation 11/22/14
GRANTS AND AWARDS
2015. Bridgewater State University, Adrian Tinsley Program for Undergraduate Research,
Summer Semester Grant. “Streamside Environmental Factors and Occurrence of
Breeding Behaviors of Ebony Jewelwing, (Calopteryx, maculata) in South Brook. $300.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Field Techniques
o Wildlife Handling
o Wildlife monitoring
o Mark-and-recapture methods
o Transect sampling methods
o Backpack electrofisher sampling
o HOBO data loggers
o Hydrolab water-quality Sondes
Computer Applications
o Excel
o PowerPoint
o Word
o Access
o ArcGIS
o SPSS
Statistical Analysis
o χ2 goodness-of-fit test
o Correlations
o Biotic Indices
o Percent Model Affinity
Cell Cultures:
o Long-term culture maintenance
o Fluorescent staining
o Microscopy
o Basic PCR techniques
Additional Skills
o Time Management
o Organizational and File
Management
o Financial Budgeting
o Dependable and reliable
o Ability to work independently or
as part of a team
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Programming Assistant, September 2015-Present
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Planned timed events for students, in charge of a yearly budget, marketing and
advertising of planned programs
Class Note taker, February 2014-Present
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Lot Attendant, June 2015- September 2015
Audi Wagner, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
3. 3
Resident Assistant, January 2014- May 2015
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Planned timed events for students, in charge of a yearly budget, marketing and
advertising of planned programs
Information Technology Helpdesk, June 2013-September 2014
Health Plans Incorporated, Westboro, Massachusetts
Troubleshooting computer skills, in-house customer service, spreadsheet generating,
inventory maintenance
Mailroom and Claims Department, June 2010- June 2013
Health Plans Incorporated, Westboro, Massachusetts
Scanning software
ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONS AND VOLUTEERING
Camp Sunshine Volunteer 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Volunteer counselor for children and families with terminal illnesses
Saint Basil’s Parish Since Fall 2012
Saint Anne’s Parish Since 2006
Annual A.D.V.I.S.E. Tag sale to benefit Domestic Violence Victims in Shrewsbury,
Since 2006
Shrewsbury Youth Football Assistant Coach, 2009-2012
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Kevin Curry
Professor of Biological Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences
Bridgewater State University
131 Summer Street,
Bridgewater, MA 02325
kcurry@bridgew.edu
Tel: 508.531.2082
Jeffery Bowen
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences
Bridgewater State University
131 Summer Street,
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Jbowen@bridgew.edu
Tel: 508.531.2098