Kathryn N.

Schmidt
478 E. Beaver Avenue Apt. 119, State College, PA 16801
724-421-7966, kns5242@psu.edu
Education
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Major: Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Wildlife Option
Minor: Forest Science

expected 2016
Major GPA: 3.85

Relevant Coursework
Population Dynamics
Mammalogy and Mammalogy Lab
Wildlife Management
Herpetology
Conservation Biology
General Fisheries Science
Biology: Populations and Communities
Forest Ecology
Field Dendrology
GPS/GIS for Natural Resource
Managers

Internship Experience
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Intern, Erie, PA
May-August 2015
Responsible for proper mixture of herbicide chemicals
Correctly identified invasive plant species
Applied appropriate herbicides to invasive plants
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Extern, Portersville, PA May-August 2013
Developed lesson plan for childrens educational program
Organized fishing and boating programs for children and adults
Guided tours of historical grist mill site
Work Experience
Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, Research Assistant, Penn State Fall 2014
Prepared samples of roots for future study
Examined plant roots for presence of Mycorrhizal fungi
Studied the structure of roots in the forest environment
Research Experience
Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, Research Assistant, Penn State Fall 2015
Prepared feather samples for isotope analysis
Created database system to organize sample data
Analyzed and performed statistical analysis
Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, Research Assistant, Penn State Spring 2013
Conducted staining sessions on plant roots
Collected information about Mycorrhizal fungi colonization on stained roots

Analyzed data and performed statistical analysis

Activities
Wildlife Society- Penn State
Community Service Chair, 2014
President, 2015
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Member
Gamma Sigma Delta National Honor Society Member

2012-2016

2012-2016
2015-2016

Skills
Significant experience with GPS and GIS including Basecamp, ArcMap, and Pathfinder
Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Laboratory Safety Certification
First Aid and CPR Certification
Honors / Awards
Deans List, Penn State Fall 2015,Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2012
Billin Robert Memorial Scholarship- 2015
Grant M. Miller Memorial Scholarship-2014
Galen Dreibelbis Endowment for Excellence in Agriculture-2014, 2015
Laurel Haven Endowment Scholarship-2014
Bliss Robert Scholarship-2013
Poorbaugh Family Award in Agricultural Sciences-2013