Erik Fredrickson
425.381.0531
Department of Oceanography, University of Washington
erik.k.fredrickson@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Seattle
B.S. in Physics, Earth & Space Sciences (ESS) – Double Major, magna cum laude, 2012
EXPERIENCE
Research
Univ. of WA – Dept. of Oceanography
Research Assistant
3/2015 – present
Acoustic detection and tracking of blue whales using Cascadia Initiative seismometer data.
Univ. of WA – Dept. of Biology
Laboratory Manager (Promotion) 5/2013 – present
Responsible for daily operation of lab, overseeing needs of 10+ employees and managing databases.
Univ. of WA – Dept. of Biology
Laboratory Assistant
5/2011 – 5/2013
Paleobotanical research utilizing fossil plant cells (phytoliths) as means of reconstructing ancient environs.
Univ. of FL & Smithsonian
Field Assistant
1/2013 – 5/2013
Nationally selected for paleontology internship in Panama, working along the newly-expanded canal zone.
Univ. of WA – Dept. of Physics
Laboratory Assistant
6/2009 – 6/2011
Nano-physics research on phase transitions of monatomic gases in quasi one-dimensional systems.
Field Work
Paleontology: site characterization and vertebrate fossil collection in Panama
Paleontology: site characterization, stratigraphy, and fossil plant collection in MT
Geology: mapping and stream characterization in MT for departmental field camp
1/2013 – 5/2013
8/2011 & 8/2012
6/2012 – 7/2012
Volunteer and Outreach
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Education
5/2011 – present
Present museum collections on major visitor days such as Member’s Night and Dino Day.
PUBLISHED WORK
Journal Publications
Lee, H., Vilches, O.E., Wang, Z., Fredrickson, E., Morse, P., Roy, R., Dzyubenko, B., and Cobden, D.H.,
2012, Kr and He-4 Adsorption on Individual Suspended Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes: Journal of Low
Temperature Physics, v. 169, p. 338-349
Oral Presentations
Fredrickson, E., Stromberg, CAE, Sheldon, ND, Smith, SY. Vegetation response to the Late Oligocene
Warming Event in southwestern Montana based on a combined phytolith-carbon isotope record. Presented
at the 124th annual meeting of the Geological Society of America annual meeting; 2012 Nov. 4 – 7;
Charlotte, North Carolina.
Poster Presentations
Monarrez, Pedro M.; Wood, Aaron R.; Velez-Juarbe, Jorge; Couper, Samantha; Fredrickson, Erik K.; and
Ridgwell, Nicole (2013, November) Miocene depositional environments of the southeastern Gaillard Cut,
Panama Canal, Republic of Panama. Presented at the 125th annual meeting of the Geological Society of
America, Denver, Colorado.
Sheldon, Nathan D.; Smith, Selena Y.; Stromberg, Caroline A.E.; Hyland, Ethan G.; Cotton, Jennifer M.;
Harris, Elisha B.; Hammer, Jessica M.M.; Chen, Stephanie T.; Fredrickson, Erik K.; Smith, Kinberly J.
(2014, February) Preliminary multi-proxy 40 Ma record of the rise and spread of grasses in Montana.
Presented at the 10th North American Paleontological Convention, Gainesville, Florida
ABILITIES
Project Design
Constructed and implemented an independent paleobotanical research project in MT (manuscript in-progress).
Developed low-pressure gas exchange system and adapted cryogenic cooler to fit research needs.
Modified existing LabView component-control program to align with changes in experimental design.
Data Collection and Management
Digitized field notes and created figures, tables, and maps for use in publication.
Designed and filled database of paleo-climate proxies (from literature) for use in creation of computer model.
Converted raw data from electrical resonance experiments into useable and navigable tables and graphs.
Chemical and Mechanical Lab Work
Experience mastering, maintaining, and instructing in use of a wide variety of technical equipment.
Managed limited lab space with high user volume, enabling concurrent projects to move forward efficiently.
Worked with supplier network to cut operational costs and find alternatives to most dangerous compounds.
Implemented new laboratory protocols to minimize chemical exposure and increase user safety.
LANGUAGE
Spanish
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking. High school and college-level courses, experience abroad
ESL
Experience working and communicating with ESL colleagues and language-editing manuscripts
TECHNOLOGY
Software
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, MS Office Suite, MATLAB
Hardware
SEM, TEM, AFM, optical microscopy