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Renée E. Hazen
rhazen@siu.edu • (217) 371-8815
479 Kennedy Road, Carbondale, IL 62903
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Objective
To obtain a position in Conservation, Restoration, Environmental Biology or another related field.
Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale(SIUC) Aug 2013 – Present
 Master of Science in Plant Biology (actively pursuing)
 Major Advisor: Dr. Dale Hadley Vitt
 GPA /4.000
 Tentative graduation date: May 2016
Campus Activities
 Darwin Week Committee & Art Show 2014, 2015
Southern Illinois University Carbondale(SIUC) Aug 2009 – May 2012
 Bachelor of Science in Zoology
 Minor: Environmental Studies
 GPA 3.745/4.000
Honors/Awards
 Green Program Scholarship $15,000
 Certificate of Honor for the Green Scholarship 2010, 2011
 Scholastic Honors Awards
 George Garoian Zoology Undergraduate Scholarship $750
 McNair Scholarship $2,800
 1st Place at SIUC McNair symposium $150
 Certificate of Achievement for McNair Scholars Research 2012
Campus Activities
 Zoology/Wildlife Society Club
Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) Aug 2001 – May 2009
 Associate in Science with High Honors
 GPA 3.7654/4.0000
Honors/Awards
 Dean’s List
 Certificate of Accomplishment for Service Learning
 Lincoln Land Foundation Scholarship $7,500
Campus Activities
 Biology Club
 Model United Nations; Head Delegate/President
 Art Club
Page 2 of 3
Experience
Graduate Assistant, SIUCPlantBiology Aug 2013 –Present
 Working in northern Alberta, CA for 3 months during the field season
 Studying carbon dioxide flux of wetland plants in a mine reclamation scenario
 Carbon dioxide flux was measured with infrared gas analyzers
 Additional data gathered includes: PAR (light), temperature, aboveground plant
biomass, root turnover, pH, conductivity,
 Laboratory work includes: soil salinity measurement using an AAS, plant
tissue C/N ratios using a microbalance and CHNOS analyzing instrument,
and organic matter accretion using a muffle furnace
Research Assistant, SIUCPlantBiology May 2013 – Aug 2013
 Worked in Alberta, CA for a 3 month period
 Assisted with mine reclamation research in an active mine and refinery
 Gathered photosynthesis and water use measurements from wetland plants
 Gathered control data from benchmark sites with varying levels of disturbance
 Use of GPS to relocate sampling points
 Use of YSI meters for temp, pH and conductivity
 Removing invasive species by hand (e.g Typha latifolia, Cattail)
Research Assistant, SIUCWildlife Laboratory Feb 2013 – May 2013
 Sorting through wetland field samples for seeds and invertebrates
 Safely working with chemicals, such as formalin
Research Assistant, SIUCToxicology Laboratory Dec 2011 –Dec 2012
 Studying the fate, transport and toxicity of the pesticides, sulfentrazone and
atrazine, and the insecticide, chlorpyrifos
 Knowledge of solid phase extraction with a HPLC instrument, using a Reacti-vap
gassing manifold to blow down samples, and how to conduct a liquid-liquid phase
extraction with a vacuum manifold
 Running quad studies, MDL experiments, screening and toxicity tests
 Sampling soil and water in agricultural fields
 Operation of all terrain vehicle
 Use of GPS relocate sampling points
Research Assistant, SIUCFisheries Laboratory Oct 2010 –Dec 2011
 Caring for endangered and threatened species of fish
 Participation in feeding studies and pond seining
 Operation of all terrain vehicle
 Constructing an outdoor systemfor a controlled experiment
 Conducting water quality tests
 Dissection of Polyodon spathula (American Paddlefish)
 Use of Digital Camera Microscope and Scion Computer Program to analyze
paddlefish stomach contents (e.g. macroinvertebrates)
Page 3 of 3
Research Assistant, SIUCForestry Department Jun 2010 –Dec 2010
 Assisted in the gathering of data on 20 year old bottomland oak stands (Quercus spp.)
in the Shawnee National Park
 Data collected included: DBH, crown diameter, and community composition
 Developed an understanding of how to conduct proper field studies
 Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel for Macintosh and Windows
Additional Skills
 Experience in stream gauging, surface water and groundwater sampling, identifying channel morphology,
collecting stream benthos measurements, and water quality analysis of stream and lake ecosystems
 Scientific writing skills
 Working in extreme environments for prolonged periods
 Carrying heavy or awkward equipment
Training
 Heartsaver First Aid, Issue Date: 4/2014, ID#01826
References
SIUC
 Dr. Michael J. Lydy, Professor of Aquatic Toxicology Department and Mentor, Known for 1 year
o 1125 Lincoln Drive, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Phone: 618-453-4091
Fax: 618-453-6095
E-mail: mlydy@siu.edu
 Dr. James Garvey, Professor of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Department, Known for 2 years
o 1125 Lincoln Drive, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Phone: 618-536-7761
Fax: 618-453-6095
E-mail: jgarvey@siu.edu
 Dr. Karen Renzaglia, Associate Dean of Science and Professor of Plant Biology, Known for 3 years
o 1125 Lincoln Drive, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Phone: 618 453-3229
E-mail: renzaglia@plant.siu.edu
LLCC
 Dr. Chris McDonald, Professor of Political Science, Known for 8 years
o Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield, Illinois 62794
Phone: 217-786-4937
E-mail: chris.mcdonald@llcc.edu

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Resume_Hazen_15

  • 1. Renée E. Hazen rhazen@siu.edu • (217) 371-8815 479 Kennedy Road, Carbondale, IL 62903 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Objective To obtain a position in Conservation, Restoration, Environmental Biology or another related field. Education Southern Illinois University Carbondale(SIUC) Aug 2013 – Present  Master of Science in Plant Biology (actively pursuing)  Major Advisor: Dr. Dale Hadley Vitt  GPA /4.000  Tentative graduation date: May 2016 Campus Activities  Darwin Week Committee & Art Show 2014, 2015 Southern Illinois University Carbondale(SIUC) Aug 2009 – May 2012  Bachelor of Science in Zoology  Minor: Environmental Studies  GPA 3.745/4.000 Honors/Awards  Green Program Scholarship $15,000  Certificate of Honor for the Green Scholarship 2010, 2011  Scholastic Honors Awards  George Garoian Zoology Undergraduate Scholarship $750  McNair Scholarship $2,800  1st Place at SIUC McNair symposium $150  Certificate of Achievement for McNair Scholars Research 2012 Campus Activities  Zoology/Wildlife Society Club Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) Aug 2001 – May 2009  Associate in Science with High Honors  GPA 3.7654/4.0000 Honors/Awards  Dean’s List  Certificate of Accomplishment for Service Learning  Lincoln Land Foundation Scholarship $7,500 Campus Activities  Biology Club  Model United Nations; Head Delegate/President  Art Club
  • 2. Page 2 of 3 Experience Graduate Assistant, SIUCPlantBiology Aug 2013 –Present  Working in northern Alberta, CA for 3 months during the field season  Studying carbon dioxide flux of wetland plants in a mine reclamation scenario  Carbon dioxide flux was measured with infrared gas analyzers  Additional data gathered includes: PAR (light), temperature, aboveground plant biomass, root turnover, pH, conductivity,  Laboratory work includes: soil salinity measurement using an AAS, plant tissue C/N ratios using a microbalance and CHNOS analyzing instrument, and organic matter accretion using a muffle furnace Research Assistant, SIUCPlantBiology May 2013 – Aug 2013  Worked in Alberta, CA for a 3 month period  Assisted with mine reclamation research in an active mine and refinery  Gathered photosynthesis and water use measurements from wetland plants  Gathered control data from benchmark sites with varying levels of disturbance  Use of GPS to relocate sampling points  Use of YSI meters for temp, pH and conductivity  Removing invasive species by hand (e.g Typha latifolia, Cattail) Research Assistant, SIUCWildlife Laboratory Feb 2013 – May 2013  Sorting through wetland field samples for seeds and invertebrates  Safely working with chemicals, such as formalin Research Assistant, SIUCToxicology Laboratory Dec 2011 –Dec 2012  Studying the fate, transport and toxicity of the pesticides, sulfentrazone and atrazine, and the insecticide, chlorpyrifos  Knowledge of solid phase extraction with a HPLC instrument, using a Reacti-vap gassing manifold to blow down samples, and how to conduct a liquid-liquid phase extraction with a vacuum manifold  Running quad studies, MDL experiments, screening and toxicity tests  Sampling soil and water in agricultural fields  Operation of all terrain vehicle  Use of GPS relocate sampling points Research Assistant, SIUCFisheries Laboratory Oct 2010 –Dec 2011  Caring for endangered and threatened species of fish  Participation in feeding studies and pond seining  Operation of all terrain vehicle  Constructing an outdoor systemfor a controlled experiment  Conducting water quality tests  Dissection of Polyodon spathula (American Paddlefish)  Use of Digital Camera Microscope and Scion Computer Program to analyze paddlefish stomach contents (e.g. macroinvertebrates)
  • 3. Page 3 of 3 Research Assistant, SIUCForestry Department Jun 2010 –Dec 2010  Assisted in the gathering of data on 20 year old bottomland oak stands (Quercus spp.) in the Shawnee National Park  Data collected included: DBH, crown diameter, and community composition  Developed an understanding of how to conduct proper field studies  Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel for Macintosh and Windows Additional Skills  Experience in stream gauging, surface water and groundwater sampling, identifying channel morphology, collecting stream benthos measurements, and water quality analysis of stream and lake ecosystems  Scientific writing skills  Working in extreme environments for prolonged periods  Carrying heavy or awkward equipment Training  Heartsaver First Aid, Issue Date: 4/2014, ID#01826 References SIUC  Dr. Michael J. Lydy, Professor of Aquatic Toxicology Department and Mentor, Known for 1 year o 1125 Lincoln Drive, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901 Phone: 618-453-4091 Fax: 618-453-6095 E-mail: mlydy@siu.edu  Dr. James Garvey, Professor of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Department, Known for 2 years o 1125 Lincoln Drive, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901 Phone: 618-536-7761 Fax: 618-453-6095 E-mail: jgarvey@siu.edu  Dr. Karen Renzaglia, Associate Dean of Science and Professor of Plant Biology, Known for 3 years o 1125 Lincoln Drive, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901 Phone: 618 453-3229 E-mail: renzaglia@plant.siu.edu LLCC  Dr. Chris McDonald, Professor of Political Science, Known for 8 years o Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield, Illinois 62794 Phone: 217-786-4937 E-mail: chris.mcdonald@llcc.edu