Lucy Yang

New Brunswick, NJ • (917) 941-9895 • lucy.yang@rutgers.edu • linkedin.com/in/lucy-yang-4b4995194

Summary Organized and enthusiastic honors student at Rutgers University pursuing a major in Ecology,
Evolution, and Natural Resources and a Certificate in Environmental Geomatics. Familiar with
GIS technology and aquaculture research methods. Eager to leverage skills in oral and written
communication skills and contribute to a team dynamic.

Education The Honors College at Rutgers University- New Brunswick

B.S. in Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources May 2023
Certificate in Environmental Geomatics
GPA: 3.958

Relevant Mariculture Research Assistant June 2022 – Present

Experience Dr. Gal Hochman, Dept of Agricultural, Food, & Resource Economics
New Brunswick, NJ
 Evaluated the biological, economic, and ecological feasibility of macroalgae and
finfish mariculture in New Jersey’s coastal zone
 Collaborated with members of NOAA, NJAES, and the Haskin Shellfish Research Lab
 Presented findings at the 2022 Annual American Fisheries Society Mid-Atlantic
Chapter Meeting

Aquaculture Research Assistant Sept 2021 – May 2022

Dr. Gal Hochman, Dept of Agricultural, Food, & Resource Economics
New Brunswick, NJ
 Studied the ecological role of sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) in an Integrated Multi-
Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) system
 Monitored and maintained an Ulva population within the system
 Designed experiments on optimal biophysical parameters for Ulva growth
 Presented findings at the 18th Annual Aresty Undergraduate Research Symposium

Discovery Guide Intern July 2018 – Aug 2018

Bronx Zoo, NY
 Educated ~300 visitors daily on wildlife conservation at the Bronx Zoo and Wildlife
Conservation Society
 Managed engaging activity stations in the zoo both independently and in a team

Skills  Proficient in ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, QGIS, and R Studio

 Proficient in written/oral science communication
 Familiar with macroalgae care and aquaculture system maintenance
 Bilingual in Mandarin and English