Elizabeth Thompson
10 Barnes St Apt 5 Providence, RI 02906  (401) 831-9598  Elizabeth_Thompson@brown.edu
OBJECTIVE
Seeking full time position as a research assistant or lab technician.
EDUCATION
Sc. B. Geology-Biology
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Course of study included:
Astronomy
Comparative vertebrate anatomy
Earth systems history
Estuarine oceanography
Fossil record
AWARDS RECEIVED
RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE
Brown University, Providence, RI
Geochemistry
Inorganic chemistry
Insect biology
Invertebrate zoology
Ocean biogeochemical cycles
2001
Physical geology
Physics
Plant biology
Sedimentation and stratigraphy
Structural geology
Sigma Xi Honorary Society Associate Member, 2001
DuBois Area High School Valedictorian, 1997
Gel electrophoresis, fossil preparation by acetic acid bath and diamond drills,
identification of fossils, dissection of invertebrates and vertebrates, animal
handling, maintenance of fruit fly stock cultures, usage of light microscopes and
dissection scopes.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Excel, Kaleidagraph, Harbormaster Pro, Word, LotusWorks.
SUMMER JOBS
Brown University, Providence, RI
2001
Research Assistant, Micropaleontology Laboratory
Classified foraminifera (microfossils) extracted from sediment cores from the
South China Sea for isotope analysis. Results of the research are used to
determine past changes in monsoon cycles.
Brown University, Providence, RI
2000
Undergraduate Teaching Research Assistantship,
National Hughes Scholar in the Sciences
Worked on Late Triassic sedimentary rocks from Greenland. Removed
fossilized teeth from the rock matrix using chemical and physical preparation
methods. Identified the teeth based on shape and serrated edges. Correlated the
fossils to footprints that were thought to belong to theropod dinosaurs.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Brown University, Providence, RI
2000-2001
Undergraduate Researcher, Senior independent project
Created eight new laboratory exercises for the Fossil Record class. Designed
educational packets for each lab exercise.
Brown University, Providence, RI
Fall 2000
Teaching Assistant, GE 31 Fossil Record
Presented introductory lectures to the Fossil Record class before they began the
laboratory exercises. Answered students' questions regarding specific fossils
during the class. Organized and prepared each lab exercise weekly.
Brown University, Providence, RI
1999-2000
Assistant Curator of the Invertebrate Fossil Collection
Classified invertebrate fossils and catalogued the specimens into phyla and
families. Facilitated lab exercises by assisting the instructor for GE 31, The
Fossil Record.
INTERESTS
Gardening, painting, scientific illustration, weight lifting, extensive international
travel, reading science fiction books, volunteering in hospitals, nursing homes,
and veterinary clinics.
ACTIVITIES
Amateur radio operator, Cartoonist for newspaper and science literary magazine,
volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.