Cameron Thompson
Cameron R.S. Thompson
5 Crescent St, Apt. 2, Portland ME, 04102
518-929-4645
CameronRSThompson@gmail.com
Summary
Independent researcher capable of tackling multiple projects and learning new techniques
necessary for completing tasks. Along with having fundamental knowledge of the scientific
approach, the candidate demonstrates strong writing and communication skills .
Education
Masters of Science in Marine Biology, University of Maine
Advisor: Jeffrey Runge PhD
Sep 2009 – Dec 2012
Masters of Science in Marine Policy, University of Maine
Advisor: Teresa Johnson PhD
Sep 2009 – Dec 2012
Bachelor of Science, SUNY Geneseo
Major in Biology, Minor in Psychology
Sep 2003 – Dec 2007
cum laude
Work and Research Experience
GMRI, University of Maine temporary employee, Researcher Technician
Portland, Maine
Jan 2013 – Oct 2013
Manage the day to day operation of the Bio-Oceanography Lab. Our research focus is on the
Zooplankton in the Gulf of Maine, particularly the dominant marine copepod Calanus
finmarchicus. In this role, I continued to work with my previous employer, but with greater
responsibility over the research conducted. Currently we are investigating the effect of
Climate Change on their phenology and population dynamics. Regular lab duties included the
collection of samples, their processing, and later analysis.
Austevoll Research Station, University of Maine contract, Researcher
Austevoll, Norway
April – June 2013
Collaborative project in which I was contracted to study the impact of ocean acidification on
the marine copepod Calanus finmarchicus. The research required live culturing the animals
under several treatments with carefully maintained pH, temperature, and food conditions . We
conducted the experiments at a research station in Norway, during which time I was
entrusted with daily supervision of the project and data collection. We successfully raised the
animals to adulthood and continuously observed physiological traits, including , but not
limited to: size, weight, carbon and nitrogen content, respiration rates, and grazing rates.
Findings were analyzed and organized for presentation at NSF's Ocean Acidification w orkshop
for PI's, and are anticipated to be published early next year.
University of Maine, School of Marine Science, Graduate Research Assistant
Portland, Maine
Sep 2009 – Dec 2012
As part of my thesis "Population Dynamics of the Copepod Calanus finmarchicus in the Gulf of
Maine" I conducted research on copepod life history and population dynamics. Meanwhile I
was responsible for my own course work and expected to contribute to the lab goals. Duties
included the organization and supervision of zooplankton sampling trips in the Gul f of Maine
as well as assisting in larger research cruises. I was tasked with identifying and quantifying
the zooplankton community, and much of that work required knowledge of taxonomy and skill
with handling samples under a stereoscope. I also observed ocean conditions through CTD
profilers and water samples of chlorophyll content. MatLab was then utilized to q uantitatively
analyze data for estimating population parameters of Calanus finmarchicus.
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Work and Research Experience
University of Maine, School of Marine Science, Graduate Research Assistant
Portland, Maine
Sep 2009 – Dec 2012
My policy thesis "Vulnerability and Gentrification of Main e fishing communities" incorporated
an ethnographic research approach. I collaborated with the larger project team, but worked
independently in identifying and interviewing respondents. These interviews were transcribed
and coded, then corroborated with socio-economic data for an analysis using NVivo9. Along
with the thesis we produced several reports and held focus group meetings to communicate
and get feedback on our findings.
Texas A&M University, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Field Technician
Del Rio, Texas
March 2009 – July 2009
Assisted in research of the endangered song bird: Black Capped Vireo .
Mote Marine Laboratory, Sea turtle research and monitoring, Intern
Sarasota, Florida
Aug 2009 – Dec 2008
Supporting conservation measures for the marine turtles of the central Gulf coast of Florida .
Bermuda Turtle Project, Research Participant
Bermuda,
August 2006
Research and education program sponsored by Caribbean Conservation Corporation.
YMCA Camp Chingachgook Outdoor Center, Adventure Trip Leader
Lake George, New York
Summers 2005, 2007, 2008
Responsible for leading groups of teenagers into the wilderness on 1 to 4 week trips which
included hiking, sailing, kayaking, and rock climbing.
Skills and Strengths
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Experience with laboratory and field research, includes:
o Organizing and handling sampling on oceanographic research vessels
o Following established procedures for laboratory work and further
developing new procedures to accomplish goals.
o Taxonomic analysis of Zooplankton using microscopy
o An ethnographic approach with outreach and interviews,
Organizing and managing data for later analysis and publication
Knowledge of statistic analysis, using software toolboxes and coded scripts
Coding experience and various levels of proficiency with the following software
o MatLab, R, NVivo, LaTex, ImageJ, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Work and research experience demonstrates that candidate is a:
o Highly adaptable and a motivated problem solver
o willing collaborator in group efforts, and confident leader when
organizing project logistics.
o Capable writer and communicator for both the scientific audience and
general public
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References
Teresa Johnson, Ph.D.
Teresa.johnson@umit.maine.edu
(207) 581-4362
University of Maine, School of Marine Science
200 Libby Hall Orono, ME 04469
Jeffrey Runge, Ph.D.
jrunge@gmri.org
(207) 228 -1652
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
350 Commercial Street Portland, ME 04101
James Wilson, Ph.D.
Jwilson@maine.edu
(207) 581-4368
University of Maine, School of Marine Science
203 Libby Hall Orono, ME 04469
Andrew Pershing, Ph.D.
apershing@gmri.org
(207) 228 -1656
University of Maine, School of Marine Science
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
350 Commercial Street Portland, ME 04101
Conferences, Workshops and Publications
Teresa Johnson, Thompson, Cameron and Anna Henry (Submitted, 2013) " Identifying
Qualitative Indicators of Social Resilience in Small-scale Fishing Communities: An
Emphasis on Perceptions and Practice" Human Ecology Review. Article
Howard Browman, David Fields, Jeffrey Runge, and Cameron Thompson (anticipated,
2014) "Effects of ocean acidification on Calanus finmarchicus" Article
Thompson, Cameron and Jeffrey Runge (anticipated, 2013) "A novel mortality
estimation of the copepod Calanus finmarchicus utilizing incubations". Limnology and
Oceanography Methods. Article
Thompson, Cameron, Teresa Johnson and Samuel Hanes (anticipated, 2013)
"Vulnerability and Gentrification of Maine fishing communities" Rural Studies, Article
Thompson, Cameron and Teresa Johnson (March, 2012) " Vulnerability of Fishing
communities to Coastal Gentrification" Society for Applied Anthropology, Annual
Meeting, Baltimore. Presentation
Thompson, Cameron and Jeffrey Runge (May, 2011), “Mortality estimation of the
copepod Calanus finmarchicus " PICES conference on: Comparative Studies of Climate
Effects on Polar and Sub-Polar Ecosystems, Seattle WA. Presentation in ESSAS
workshop.
Participant and Attendee:
 Maine Fishermen’s Forum, Annual Meeting, Rockland ME, March 2011 & March
2010
 Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Conference: “Innovated Strategies for Success
in Catch Shares”, Portland ME, October 2011
 GLOBEC, Workshop, Annapolis MD (via internet conference), No vember 2010
 GLOBEC, workshop on Zooplankton ecology, Portland ME, March 2010
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