Amanda Ziegler
802 Tyrone Rd • Tyrone, GA 30290
Cell: (802) 309-3505
Email: ziegler8@hawaii.edu
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI
M.S./Ph.D Biological Oceanography
Expected 2015/2017
Dr. Craig Smith – Benthic Ecology
Relevant course work to date:
 Benthic Biological Oceanography, Geological Oceanography, Geomathematics, Chemical
Oceanography
Research areas:
 Diversity of benthic invertebrates in Antarctic fjord systems
 Whale and wood fall ecology
Current GPA: 3.79
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
B.S. Marine Biology
May 2012
Relevant course work:
 Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Ecology of Marine Plants, Deep Sea Biology,
Environmental Physiology, Marine Pollution, Community Ecology, Marine Invertebrate
Zoology
Minor in Chemistry
GPA: 3.78, Summa Cum Laude
Honors and Scholarships
University of Hawaii at Manoa
 Teaching Assistantship, 2012-2013
University of Rhode Island
 URI Centennial Scholarship, 2008-2012
 Coastal Fellowship (2009) and winner - best scientific poster
 Golden Key International Honor Society
Employment and Research Experience
Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory
University of Hawaii at Manoa
August 2012-Present
 Prepare laboratory activities
 Present background material in short lectures
 Evaluate student learning through laboratory activities, quizzes, essays, presentations
 Coordinate educational class field trips
Laboratory Assistant, URI Ecology Laboratory
URI, Dr. Carol Thornber
September 2011-May 2012
 Conduct algae surveys at various sites in RI
 Process collected algae (weigh, grind, prepare for MS)
 Conduct individual research projects and assist other students with projects
Marine Invertebrate Zoology Course
Friday Harbor Laboratories, Dr. Jon Geller and Dr. Gustav Paulay
Summer 2011
 Progressed phylogenetically through invertebrate phyla
 Earned 9 credits over an intensive 5 week course
 Completed several hours of lecture and lab time each day as well as 3 dredging trips and
other field trips around San Juan Island
R/V Endeavor Research Cruise
URI Graduate School of Oceanography, Anna Pfeiffer-Hebert (Chief Scientist)
October 5-8, 2010
 Participated in watch shifts, deployment and retrieval of equipment
 Learned about tools used in the research project (ADCPs, CTDs, etc.)
Laboratory Technician, URI Watershed Watch
Coastal Institute, URI, Kingston,RI
December 2009 – July 2011
 Prepared and analyze water samples, general lab maintenance, data entry with Excel
 Worked closely with volunteers
 Consistently used Turner Designs TD-Trilogy fluorometer, bbe-moldaenke AlgaeTorch,
Hanna Instruments automatic titration system
 Water sampling and water quality monitoring
 Trained new volunteers and student workers
 Attended and helped organize outreach activities
 Prepare and count bacteria tests for the RI Department of Health
Coastal Fellowship
URI Watershed Watch, Linda Green
May 2009-December 2009
 Worked in laboratory and in the field developing a research project from May-August
 Prepared a scientific poster presenting the project
Skills attained from Fellowship:
 Knowledge of general lab procedures and instruments as well as safety protocol
 Familiarity with Turner Designs TD-700 and Trilogy fluorometers, methods for pH and
alkalinity titration, dishwashing procedures including acid baths and autoclave use
 Water quality monitoring and water sampling procedures
 Ability to work with mentor and volunteers
 Field work and familiarity with water monitoring equipment
 Group collaboration, teamwork and leadership skills
Licenses and Certifications
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Open Water SCUBA (2010)
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Proficient in MS Word, Excel
General laboratory procedures as well as some specific analytical procedures (see above)
Good organizational skills, efficient worker, strong work ethic
Able to work individually or with others
Passionate and motivated
Skills
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Conferences__________________________________________________________________
“Bloom-forming Ulva species overwinter primarily as fragments in Narragansett Bay, RI”.
Ziegler, A., Reinhart, S., Guidone, M., Schollmeier, T., and Thornber, C. Northeast Algal
Society Meeting, Schoodic Point, ME (April, 2012)