Kali Prescott is a student at California State University Monterey Bay pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Ecology, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2017. She has a 3.703 GPA and research interests in evolutionary biology, organismal ecology, and astrobiology. Her past research experience includes examining the effects of deep peat warming on greenhouse gas concentrations as part of the University of Oregon's SPUR program. She is involved in several honors programs and has received awards such as the UROC, McNair, and LSAMP scholarships.

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Kali Prescott
623-308-5117 | kprescott@csumb.edu
Education
California State University Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA
B.S. Ecology, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology
Anticipated Graduation date: Spring of 2017
GPA: 3.703
Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ
Associate in Science with Distinction
Attended: Fall 2013 - Spring 2014
GPA: 3.765
ResearchInterests
 Evolutionary Biology
- Adaptation of organisms and ecosystems in response to climate change and
human impact.
 Organismal Ecology
- Effect of climate change and human impact on vital ecosystems and keystone
species.
- Wildlife ecology, regulation, and conservation
 Astrobiology
- Utilizing environmental modeling to theorize the most optimal locations for life in
the universe.
- Prepare for the inevitable arrival of Martian samples to determine if there is
evidence of existing or previously existing life.
ResearchExperience
How Does DeepPeat Warming Affect Greenhouse Gas Concentrations in
Porewater? University of Oregon SPUR, Bridgham Lab, Summer 2015
Graduate Student Mentor: Anya Hopple
Primary Investigator: Scott Bridgham Ph.D

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ResearchPresentations
Summer Program for Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Oregon
SPUR, August 2015
Oral and Poster Presentation
Annual Biomedical ResearchConference for Minority Students, Seattle, WA,
November 2015
Poster Presentation
Leadership and Service Roles
Volunteer, SPCA for Monterey County, Salinas, CA,
Sept. 2015 - Present
Barn and Farm Animal Husbandry
Memberships
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member, Omicron Lambda Chapter (#2796710),
Feb. 2014
Distinctions and Awards
 UROC Scholar, January 2015 - Present
- A program at CSUMB designed to engaged students in research and
prepare a carefully selected cohort (UROC Scholars) for graduate school
in research-based fields.
 McNair Scholar, January 2015 - Present
- A federal program to prepare undergraduates for doctoral degrees through
involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
 LSAMP Scholar, January 2015 - Present
- Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation is a program the
provides funding to alliances that aid and prepare students from
underrepresented groups to achieve an advanced degree and career in
STEM fields.
 Dean's List, Fall 2014 - Present
- Awarded to students with a 3.5 GPA or higher with only completed
courses above a 'C' and no withdraws.
 GCC President's Scholarship and GCC Honors Program Membership, Fall 2013 -
Spring 2014
- Awarded to students who showed exemplary performance in high school--
graduating in the top 15% with a final GPA of 3.0 or higher, and who

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agree to maintain a GPA of 3.25 and complete all required honors course
work.
Relevant Coursework
Physics for Biologist, CSUMB, Seaside, CA
Fall 2015
Developed the necessary foundation of physics required to better understand
physical processes in the natural world, and develop a well of laws and equations
necessary for many computational aspects of biological research.
Ecology, CSUMB, Seaside, CA
Fall 2015
Expanded understanding of the interactions between organisms and their environment,
and the ecological processes from a global to an individual perspective. Trained in field
research techniques and pursuing an independent research project.
Comparative Physiology, CSUMB, Seaside, CA
Fall 2015
Established in depth knowledge of animal physiology and how it differs throughout the
animal kingdom. Developed the ability to recognize when, why, and how and
physiological systems fail.
Applied Statistics for Biology, CSUMB, Seaside, CA
Spring 2015
Learned practical mathematical skills in analyzing the statistics and probability associated
with living biological systems and dynamic ecosystems. Included how to collect,
organize, interpret, and present biological data through appropriate methods and media
while also increasing proficiency in using statistics programs such as R.
Genetics, CSUMB, Seaside, CA
Spring 2015
Expanded knowledge in genetics from a molecular to population level, and learned
research methods using genetics as a tool to study organisms and ecosystems and how
they are evolving.
Ecology, Evolution, Biodiversity, and Plant Physiology, CSUMB, Seaside, CA
Spring 2015
Developed understanding of evolutionary processes, biodiversity and classification,
ecology, and the complexity of plant physiology as well as introduced lab techniques and
field techniques for identifying species and gathering ecological data.

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Ethics in Biology, CSUMB, Seaside, CA
Fall 2014
Explored the complex ethical issues in biological research and medical practice, and
developed the necessary writing skills expected of professional articles on ethics and
biology.
Molecular and Cell Biology and Animal Physiology, CSUMB, Seaside, CA
Fall 2014
Focused on developing the vocabulary and general knowledge and lab skills
necessary for proficiency as a member of the biological scientific community. Delved
into the specifics of molecular biology, the chemical and organic make up of cells and
cellular processes.
Organic Chemistry for Biologist, CSUMB, Seaside, CA
Fall 2014
Strengthened understanding of the organic molecules vital to life and how they interact
with one another to achieve a better understanding of organic chemistry as it pertains
to biological processes.
Skills
 R and RStudio Statistical Program
- Coding and interpreting statistical tests including t-test, One-Way ANOVA,
Two-Way ANOVA, Tukey, etc…
 ResearchSkills
- Proposal and Abstract writing, experiment design, data collection and
analysis.
 Field Data Collection
- Transects, quadrats, site characterization, and other forms of field data
collection.
 Gas Chromatography
- Gas sample analysis
 Microsoft Excell
- Data entry, analysis, and graphic representation
 Public Speaking and Presentation
- Using programs such as Powerpoint or Prezi, lecture style presentation, oral
research design and presentation, poster design and presentation.