Elizabeth S. Phillippi
ephillippi@wisc.edu
EDUCATION
M.S. Candidate in Botany
Advisor: Linda Graham
Honors
Recipient of the Herb Fellowship
University of Wisconsin; Madison, Wisconsin
Group Website http://www.botany.wisc.edu/graham/index.html
Bachelor of Science Magna cum Laude
Valparaiso University; Valparaiso, Indiana
Majors: Chemistry and Biology Minor: Math
Cumulative GPA 3.737 / 4.0
Undergraduate Honors
Recipient of Presidential Scholarship
Member of ΦΛΥ (national honor society for chemistry students; ΒΣ chapter)
Dean’s List
Member of Christ College (interdisciplinary honors college)
International Studies Program – Greece (Peloponnese region) Summer, 2012
RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE
NASA Student Airborne Research Participant (SARP)
Palmdale and Irvine, California Summer, 2012
 Created a novel method of detecting colored dissolved organic matter in marine environments using in situ data and
ENVI
 Presentation, Estimation of CDOM as a Proxy for Carbon Flux from the Isla Vista Macrocystis pyrifera (Kelp) Bed,
to mentors, fellow students and NASA staff can be viewed here:
http://www.nserc.und.edu/learning/SARPmm.html?2012
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh Biology Department REU
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Oshkosh, Wisconsin Summer 2011
Performed PCR and analysis of DNA to create a molecular-based monophyletic tree for the Lepidoptera subtribe
Lithosinii. and presented results via poster and oral presentations: A preliminary phylogeny of the lichen-feeding
tiger moths (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Lithosiini) and the evolution of their feeding behaviors
Valparaiso University Biology Department
Valparaiso, Indiana Spring 2011-Fall 2012
 Collected and inoculated media samples, harvested fungal growth and presented results via poster and oral
presentations
o National Conference of Undergraduate Research: The use of filamentous fungi to convert human waste
into consumable products
o Valparaiso University Celebration of Undergraduate Research: Testing the Potential of Using Fungi to
Convert Human Waste into Protein
Valparaiso University Chemistry Department, Valparaiso, Indiana
 General Chemistry Lab Aide, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013
 Physical Chemistry Grader, Fall 2012
 Organic Chemistry Lab Assistant, Spring 2011
 General Lab Preparation Aide. Fall 2010
SKILLS and ASSETS
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Familiar with GC Mass Spectrometry, NMR, IR, PCR, DNA Purification, Gel Electrophoresis, UV-Vis spectrophotometry,
Spartan modeling program. Limited proficiency in Geneious, BEAUti – BEAST, ENVI
Spanish – ILR Level 2
Work well in sustained independent and collaborative situations
Experienced US and European traveler
ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
Member of the American Chemical Society
House Council, Campus Residence Hall Government
 President
 Planned student activities and managed a budget shared between our organization and the residential assistants of
our hall.
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center
 Participated in a week long service trip to New Orleans to help with rebuilding efforts
Violinist
Avid reader and writer of amateur fiction
REFERENCES
Academic and employment references available upon request