Nathan D Stott
Permanent Address: 4063 Edgewood Rd. Circle Pines, MN 55014
Current Address: 710 Clausen Ave. Bemidji, MN 56601
Email: muskiekid@msn.com
Phone: 612-232-7154
Education:
Bemidji State University, Bemidji Minnesota,
Centennial High school, Blaine Minnesota
B.S. Aquatic Biology Fisheries Emphasis
High school diploma
Graduation: December 2015
Graduated: June 2012
GPA: 3.16
GPA: 3.2
The Fisheries Emphasis includes the following essential classes:
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Limnology sequence (Lakes, streams, rivers, managed systems, etc.)
Ichthyology
Fisheries Management (Fall 2015)
Freshwater Invertebrates
Ecology
Advanced Field and Lab Projects
Aquatic Plants
In the aquatic biology curricula and its core classes listed above, I feel I became proficient in skills of
using program R for data analysis and population dynamics, fish identification, taxonomic identification
(aquatic plants, zooplankton, aquatic invertebrates, fish), collection of specimens using electrofishing
equipment and a variety of nets including seine hauls, Fyke nets, zooplankton nets, extraction as well as
aging fish from otoliths, cleithrum and scales, use of a YSI meter for temperature, pH, Redox and
dissolved oxygen, use of a Secci disk to measure water clarity/turbidity. In laboratory settings I have
also worked with population growth of invertebrates, chlorophyll α assessment, calculation of AFDM,
etc.
GRE Exam Scores:
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Verbal Reasoning: 153
Quantitative Reasoning: 155
Analytical Writing: 3.5
Work Experience:
Fisheries internship-Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
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Walleye egg and milt collection
Hatchery operations
Muskellunge population lake survey
IBI
Walleye and muskellunge stocking
Electrofishing assessments
Lake population surveys (trap nets and experimental gill nets)
Aquatic Biology department student worker - Bemidji State University
1/2014 to 5/2015
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Departmental aquaria maintenance
All aquatic/fish net maintenance (patching holes, repairing leads, making anchors)
Collection of fish used in both classroom exercises and research (via electrofishing/Fyke
nets/seine hauls)
Taxonomy and classification work of fish used in the above
Graduate student assistant in both laboratory and field data collection
Teaching field techniques to underclassmen in conjunction with AFS outreach
Watercraft inspector – Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
5/2014 to 9/2014
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State employee responsible for inspection of pleasure-craft for non-indigenous species
Communicate with the public and make recommendations for invasive species reduction
Work alongside conservation officers during roadside boat inspection
Maintain positive relations with the public
Turf Technician - Chomonix Golf course
5/2012 to 9/2013
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Work as a team in course set up (Tree removal, pin set up, rake sand traps)
Work efficiently without sacrificing quality of work
Attention to detail was crucial, especially around putting greens
Assistant wrestling coach - Bemidji Wrestling
10/2012 to 3/2013
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Lead youth in a team sport toward common goals
Motivate students to overcome adversity and utilize all of their potential
Instill a sound work ethic both in class rooms, as well as in practice and competition
Volunteer work:
Urbank Bait and tackle
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Seine haul for white suckers (Catostomous commersonii)
Strip eggs and milt
Minnesota DNR Fisheries Office in Bemidji MN
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Fish specimen removal from applicable capturing equipment
Extract otoliths from yellow perch (Perca flavescens) and walleye (Sander vitreus)
Removal of cliethrum from northern pike (Esox lucius)
PIT tagging of muskellunge (Esox masquinongy)
Honors, Awards, and Special Accomplishments:
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President of the American Fisheries Society Bemidji State University Sub-unit - 2015
Vice President of the American Fisheries Society Bemidji State University Sub-unit - 2014
Captain of Bemidji State Ultimate Frisbee team - 2014 and 2015
Captain of High school wrestling team - 2011 and 2012
All State wrestling team - 2011
All Conference in wrestling - 2010, 2011, 2012
Publications:
Stott, N. 2015. Spatial and temporal factors influencing northern pike fry density estimates. Bemidji
State University Journal of Student Research.
Stott, N. J. Graham, A. Hafs. In prep. Spatial and temporal factors influencing northern pike fry density.
North America Fisheries Management Journal.
Professional meetings attended:
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American Fisheries Society Minnesota Chapter meeting in March, 2014 and 2015
American Fisheries Society Minnesota EXCOM meeting in January 2015
Research Presentations:
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Size distribution of larval northern pike and peak migration dates in the Tamarac River.
Poster presentation at Minnesota Chapter of American Fisheries Society. 2015.
Size distribution of larval northern pike and peak migration dates in the Tamarac River.
Oral presentation at Student Achievement Conference, Bemidji State University.
Size distribution of larval northern pike and peak migration dates in the Tamarac River.
Oral presentation at Undergraduate Research and Achievement Conference, MNSCU
Other skills:
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Extensive experience with operating and trailing watercraft
Basic Understanding of GIS and ARCmap
Fluent in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Data Analysis using Program R
Can use a GPS
Completed a defensive driving course summer of 2014
Clean driving record
Operate a manual transmission vehicle
References:
Dr. Andrew Hafs
Dr. Rick Koch
Professor of biology
Professor of Biology
Bemidji State University
Bemidji State University
ahafs@bemidjistate.edu
rkoch@bemidjistate.edu
(218) 755-2789
(218) 755-2795
Dr. Debbie Guelda
Gary Barnard
Professor of Biology
Bemidji Area Fisheries Supervisor
Bemidji State University
Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources
dguelda@bemidjistate.edu
(218) 755-2786
gary.barnard@state.mn.us
Office: 218-308-2339
Andy Thompson
Bemidji Area fisheries assistant supervisor
Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources
Andy.thompson@state.mn.us
Office: 218-308-2339