SUSAN THERESA KLIMAS
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Colorado-Boulder
UCB 334
Boulder, CO 80309-0334
Phone: (303) 735-3135
Fax: (303) 735-0128
1241 Balsam Ave. #1
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 726-5590
(231) 526-5084
susan.klimas@colorado.edu
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EDUCATION
University of Colorado-Boulder
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Boulder, CO 80309
Current Ph.D. Student
GPA: 3.9/4.0
M.S.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Institute for Environmental Studies
Madison, WI 53706
Environmental Monitoring / Remote Sensing
May, 2003
GPA: 3.7/4.0
B.S.
University of Michigan
School of Natural Resources and Environment
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Environmental Policy and Behavior
December, 1998
GPA: 3.2/4.0
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Summer 2004Present
Research Assistant: Ranker Lab, University of Colorado-Boulder
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Fall 2004
Botany Instructor: Wildlife Conservation Society- Papua New Guinea Program
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Fall 2003Spring 2004
Instructed National undergraduates in tropical botanical survey techniques, plant taxonomy,
phylogenetics, statistics, and biological writing within Papua New Guinea
Assisted with coordination and support of biological training course within a remote setting
Teaching Assistant: University of Colorado-Boulder
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Summer 2003
Perform all phases of DNA preparation for sequencing
Align sequences of rbcL, trnL-F, and atpβ genes using Sequencher software
Undertake phylogenetic analyses using PAUP software
Conducted General Biology Laboratory for undergraduate students
Botanist: Harrington Lab, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Identified native and exotic flora within establish plot network
Compiled data in Allegro palm computing system / PC workstation
Summer 2003
GIS Consultant: Wildlife Conservation Society
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Spring 2003
Horticulturalist: Johannsen’s Greenhouses
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Fall 2001 –
Winter 2002
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Designed and implemented vegetation restoration plans for National Park
Located, measured, and mapped exotic plants within park boundaries
Searched for the identified plant species for seed collection
Propagated and maintained native plants within park nursery and restoration areas
Trained and supervised volunteers within greenhouse and restoration sites
Administrative Assistant: Exodus Communications
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Fall 1999Spring 2000
Coordinated forest monitoring crew out of Grand Marais, Michigan
Established plot network within PRNL using GPS technology
Identified and sampled all woody and vascular plant species within permanent plot network according
to FIM protocol
Compiled data in Allegro palm computing system / PC workstation
Identified unvisited forest types for sampling using CIR aerial photography & created ARC/INFO
shapefiles
Created vegetation maps of PRNL using Landsat ETM+ imagery, ARC/INFO, and ERDAS Imagine
software
Biological Science Technician: Rocky Mountain National Park
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Fall 2000 –
Spring 2001
Coordinated and conducted Biology 151 Laboratory for undergraduate students
Biological Science Technician: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (PRNL)
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Summer 2001
Propagated and maintain nursery’s tropical and temperate plants
Assist customers with plant selection, propagation, and plant care information
Teaching Assistant: University of Wisconsin-Madison Zoology Department
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Summer 2002
Mapped Papua New Guinea wildlife management area using government descriptions and Landsat TM
satellite imagery
Processed raw Landsat TM and MODIS imagery using ERDAS Imagine software and algorithmns
developed by the Environmental Remote Sensing Center; Madison, WI
Created wildlife management area maps using ARC/INFO software, satellite imagery, digital elevation
models, and shapefiles
Preformed QA testing, and created Service Metrics Reports
Supported corporate office by handling guest registration, phone inquiries, shipping, and ordering of
company office supplies
Environmental Educator: Little Traverse Conservancy
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Developed, implemented, and conducted environmental education programs for area schools, members,
and the public
Created Conservancy publications and web sites
Created botanical inventories on Conservancy nature preserves
Assisted with Conservancy stewardship activities
Assisted with recruitment, scheduling, training, and coordination of Conservancy volunteers and interns
Summer 1999
Northern Lake Huron Bioreserve Assistant: The Nature Conservancy
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Fall 1998
Botanical Consultant: Redmond & Friendship Township/Michigan Department of Natural
Resources
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Summer 1998
Assisted with data gathering and logistical support for science and protection research projects
Worked with local community conservation groups on sustainable development plans
Coordinated the creation of an outdoor classroom for the local school system
Organized preserve activities, such as field trips, workdays, donor visits, monitoring, and seminars
Managed bioreserve schedules, responded to phone inquiries, and greeted drop-in visitors and members
Performed Endangered and Threatened Species Survey for the Goodhart Beach Development Project
Compiled site protection and mitigation plans for shoreline conservation
Botanist: Forest Health Monitoring Program
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Implemented Vegetation Structure Pilot Study for the North Central Region
Received training and certification by USDA Forest Service in Forest Mensuration, Vegetation
Structure, and Soils Sampling
Located permanent plots throughout Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas using USGS quadrangle
maps, aerial photographs, and drawn maps from previous surveys
Identified and sampled all vascular plant species within permanent plot network
Operated HP 200LX palmtop computer for data collection
Edited/analyzed data using Microsoft Excel software
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PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS
Mack, A. L., Wright, D. D., Sinclair, R., Klimas, S., and Lomascolo, S. 2004. Training Manual in Biological Survey Techniques.
Wildlife Conservation Society Publications. Bronx, NY.
R. C. Moran, S. Klimas, and M. Carlsen. 2003. Low-Trunk Epiphytic Ferns on Tree Fern Root Mantles versus Angiosperm
Trunks in Costa Rica1. Biotropica 35(1). pp. 48-56.
Klimas, S. 1998. Final Report on Endangered and Threatened Species Survey: Project TF 93-049. Michigan Department of
Natural Resources. Lansing, MI.
Elsasser, K., S. Klimas et. al. 1999. Kangaroos Where? Odyssey Magazine. Apr. ’99. Cobblestone Publications. Peterborough,
NH. p. 46-47.
Klimas, S. 1998. Revegetation at Pelican Point. Center for Rainforest Studies: Directed Research Publications. Yungaburra,
QLD, Australia.