Courses of special interest include scientific writing, amphibian
studies,
vertebrate field zoology, parasitology, and behavior, all of
which
sharpened my thinking and scientific writing skills.
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical College
Asheville, North Carolina
Associate of Science
Graduated with Highest Honors
4.0 GPA
Phi Theta Kappa international scholastic society
Asheville-Buncombe Technical College
Associate of Nursing
Graduated with High Honors
Presentations
- UNCA Fall Symposium on Undergraduate Research: Predation by Rana sylvatica
Tadpoles on Egg Masses and Embryos of Ambystoma maculatum.
- Successfully presented UNCA as the university of choice in the state-to-state exchange program between North Carolina and Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
As a result of my presentation, the University of Heidelberg and UNCA
instituted a trendsetting faculty exchange program in addition to the
student exchange program.
- Co-moderator of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research
(Biology), Spring, 1996
- The Values of Science: The Potential for Humanity and Humanistic Life.
Presented to all UNCA seniors in conjunction with the Humanities Department.
Awards
- Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals
- Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
- Distinguished Research Scholar
- Distinguished University Scholar
- Department of Biology Departmental Honors
- Starke Frauen in Vorarlberg (Strong Women in Vorarlberg),
presented by the Vorarlberger Nachrichten (the state's leading newspaper),
Austria. 1995.
- Chancellor's List (perfect grades)
- Nominated for the Manley Wright Award (the University's top scholar/best
all-around student award).
Memberships
- Ecological Society of America
- Phi Theta Kappa, international scholastic society
Personal Data
- Born in Bregenz, Austria in 1963.
- Attended Kaufmaennisches Kolleg, Handelsakademie, a
business and economics school.
- Worked two years as an export specialist for Bengor, a sports clothing firm.
- My desire for higher education led me to the United States, where I married
and began my college career.
- Fluent in German (my native language).
- Fit, expert skier, alpine hiker, tennis player.
- Extended wilderness experience (mountain, desert, lake country); experienced
with topographical maps and navigation.
References
- George Wiggins, Team Leader, Esters unit, Celanese AG, 9502 Bayport Blvd., Pasadena TX 77057. 1-281-474-6462 e-mail
- Daniel Ortiz, Team Leader, Acrylic Acid 2 unit, Celanese AG, 9502 Bayport Blvd., Pasadena TX 77057. 1-281-474-6200 e-mail
- Marion Rifkind, Owner, Universe Technical Translation, Houston, Texas. 1-713-827-8800; fax 1-713-464-5511 e-mail
- Dr. James Petranka. (Primary research, field zoology, amphibian studies, lab assistantships)
email 1-828-232-5153
- Dr. Michael Stuart. (Parasitology, teaching assistantships, fish surveys)
email 1-828-232-5155
- Dr. Timothy Forrest. (Behavioral ecology)
email 1-828-232-5150
- Dr. James Perry. (Botany, Lower Plants, Plant Identification, lab assistantships)
email 1-828-251-6444
- Mr. Herb Pomfrey. (Entomology)
email 1-828-2232-5154
- Chancellor Dr. Patsy Reed.
email
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