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Michael Remke
10531 E. Berry Ave. Englewood, Colorado 80111
Phone: 303-842-5188
Email: remkemichael@gmail.com
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO
B.S. Environmental Biology
April 2012
Overall GPA: 3.51
Upper Division GPA: 3.85
Certificates: Geographic Information Systems
Thesis: Plant community responses to the coupled effects of dust on snow and warming in an alpine
environment, southwestern Colorado
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Fort Lewis College- Field Ecology (BIO 376)
Assisted in preparing and teaching course materials.
2012
Teaching Assistant, Fort Lewis College - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular
Biology (BIO 113)
Assisted in lab preparation, grading and exam writing.
2012
Teaching Assistant, Fort Lewis College - Intermediate GIS: Vector Based Analysis
(GEOG 300)
Assisted in teaching materials. Led demos in front of the whole class and answered one on
one questions.
2012
Teaching Assistant, Fort Lewis College – Introduction to Computer Mapping and
GIS (GEOG 250)
Assisted in teaching materials. Led demos in front of the whole class and answered one on
one questions.
20112012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO
Research Coordinator- High Alpine Plant Community Climate Change Project
Coordinated researchers on tasks, trained individuals on data collection techniques.
Assisted in set up and take down of research materials. Preparation and delivery of
presentations to public and scientific audiences.
2011-P
The Notch Ranch-Lindner Ranches, Pagosa Springs, CO
Conservation Manager
Prepared several management plans related to forestry and invasive species control.
Coordinated with federal and public agencies. Led public field trips and coordinated with
public groups to give presentations.
2012-P
FOUCESS Tutor and Student Mentor, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO
2012
1-1 Tutor and Drop in Tutor
Helped students with homework and test preparation in biology, chemistry, geology, math,
and geography. Answered basic questions and helped solve problems.
STEM Tutor at the Native American Center, Fort L ewis College, Durango, CO
1-1 Tutor and Drop in Tutor
Helped students with homework and test preparation in biology, chemistry, geology, math,
and geography. Answered basic questions and helped solve problems.
20112012
La Plata County Weed Management Office, Durango, CO
2011
Weed Technician and GIS Technician
Contacted local land owners about noxious weeds and management plans. Mapped noxious
weeds on public lands and county roads . Led educational field trips about noxious weeds on
public trail systems and public lands.
Fort Lewis College Forestry Data Collection, Durango, CO
20112012
Volunteer Assistant- Fire Ecology Research
Collected forestry data related to fire behavior. Performed multiple GIS based models and analysis to
better understand environmental factors that may have altered fire behavior.
Aramark: Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas, Dangling Rope, UT
Fuel Technician and Boat Shop
Assisted customers with needs ranging from navigation to fuel and boat maintenance.
Was named employee of the month July 2010 due to great customer service skills and
strong work ethic.
2009-2010
Summit County Special Olympics Ski and Snowboard
Volunteer snowboard instructor and mentor
Instructed and prepared participants with learning disabilities for races and events in
snowboarding. Assisted with special events and race days.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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Strong public speaking skills
Experience in a variety of ecology and biology related data collection techniques
Experience in geologic data collection
Strong experience in chemistry concepts and lab based research
Advanced skill set using ArcGIS software
Advanced skill set using Microsoft operating system and related software packages
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
2003-2006
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Remke, M; Korb, J; Steltzer, 2012 . Early snowmelt and drought, the fate of alpine plant
communities, southwest Colorado. Presented at the 2012 ESA Annual Meeting, Portland Oregon
Remke, M; Korb, J; Steltzer, 2012 . The demise of the alpine specialist? Implications of a warming
climate on alpine plant communities, southwest Colorado. Presented at the 2012 Natural &
Behavioral Sciences Symposium of Fort Lewis College
Remke, M; Korb, J; Steltzer, 2011. Plant community responses to the coupled effects of dust on
snow and warming in an alpine environment, southwestern Colorado . Presented at the 11 th
Biannual Conference for Research on the Colorado Plateau. Fall 2011.
Remke, M; Korb, J; Steltzer, 2011. Dust, Snow, Skiing and Plants . Presented for the Four Corners
Native Plant Society. Winter 2011.
Remke, M; Attended and presented in SEEDS Western Leadership Meeting: Colorado Plateau
Chapters as Fort Lewis College representative. Spring 2011.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Ecological Society of America SEEDS (Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity and Sustainability)
President and Student Representative-Fort Lewis College Chapter
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Tutor
REFERENCES
Rod Cook
Ph: 970-247-2365
Email: rod.cook@co.laplata.co.us
Dr. Julie E. Korb
Ph: 970-382-6905
1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO, 81301
Email: korb_j@fortlewis.edu
Robert Lindner
Ph: 513-543-4242
Email: robert.d.lindner@gmail.com
Dr. Ayla Moore
Ph: 970-247-7006
1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO, 81301
Email: moore_a@fortlewis.edu
Dr. Heidi Steltzer
Ph: 970-247-7450
1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO, 81301
Email: steltzer_h@fortlewis.edu
Dr. Scott White
Ph: 970-247-7475
1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO, 81301
Email: white_s@fortlewis.edu