Carolyn Pope
Graduate Assistant at University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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GCSTR Training in Sea Turtle Handling and Husbandry
Gulf Center for Sea Turtle ResearchNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Coral Reef Conservation
PADIOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Project AWARE Specialty
PADIOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
National Parks Service, Padre Island National Seashore Certified Sea Turtle Stranding Training
Dr. Christopher Marshall, Director Gulf Center for Sea Turtle ResearchMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Nitrox Diver
NAUI WorldwideOct, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Open Water Diver
NAUI WorldwideOct, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2023 - Present
- Greets office guests, answers questions, and directs students to faculty and staff offices- Files and maintains student records, admissions documents, and course registration information, and graduation clearance forms- Assists graduate studies office staff with planning and implementing professional development events, and seminars-Informs perspective students on university programs, leads campus tours, and facilitates student orientations
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Graduate Student Researcher
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Aug 2023 - Present
- Graduate student in Dr. Martin Grosell's Environmental Physiology and Toxicology Lab- Thesis focusing on the effects of acidification of freshwater on the common pond snail, Lymnaea stagnalis
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Texas A&M University Galveston Campus
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Laboratory Technician
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May 2022 - May 2023
- Maintained a clean and organized laboratory environment- Managed inventory of lab chemicals and equipment- Assisted with lab research projects in lab and in the field as well as conducting my own research
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Undergraduate Researcher
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May 2022 - May 2023
- Conducted undergraduate research in the Aggies Commit to Excellence Scholars (ACES) program- Researched sea turtle muscle physiology and fiber type diversity- Worked independently and with a mentor on experiment development, data collection, and analysis
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Jun 2021 - May 2023
- Independently collected mandible muscle samples from species of interest - Aided in the articulation of sea turtle skeletons for a skeletal articulation manuscript- Assisted in the maceration of sea turtle skeletons for beak study- Prepared and deployed material for in the field for artificial sea turtle nest project
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Director - Orientation and Transition Leader
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Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
- Educate students and their families about campus, university traditions, academics, and campus life- Engage with students and establish a sense of community and a connection to the university- Collaborate with university faculty to create and present engaging presentations regarding the freshmen experience
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Lead Peer Coach
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Aug 2021 - Sep 2022
- Collaborates with university administration and student leaders to plan and execute every day operations and events of the Center for Academic Learning Support (CALS)- Manages and provides support for a team of 15+ peer coaches and ensures they have the proper resources to succeed as well as serve as a liaison between students and university administration- Provides support and resources to students and guides them in achieving their academic and personal goals
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Peer Coach
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Jan 2021 - Sep 2022
- Provides academic insight and serves as a role model to students- Assists in stuents' academic, personal, and community growth- Meets with students one-on-one to discuss their challenges and find potential solutions- Connects students to campus resources
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Hullabaloo U Peer Mentor
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2021
- Provides incoming college freshmen with resources necessary to succeed academically and socially during their first year of college- Collaborates with university faculty to develop and execute a class syllabus, lesson plans, and presentations- Connects with students on a weekly basis to ensure their community, social, and academic growth while adjusting to college
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Sea Turtle Patrol
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Jan 2022 - May 2023
- Patrols and monitors Galveston beaches for sea turtle nests and actively nesting sea turtles- Reports sea turtle nests for excavation to alternate nesting sites- Prevents civilians from interfering with protected species
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Sea Turtle Hospital Technician
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Nov 2021 - May 2023
- Observes and records the rehabilitation, health, and activity of sea turtles- Measures, cleans, and prepares daily food supply for inpatient sea turtles- Monitors and manages water quality systems for hospital
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Sea Turtle Stranding Responder
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Jun 2021 - May 2023
- Responds to calls of live or deceased stranded sea turtles in the Galveston coastal area and transports them to the appropriate facilitiy- Collects data regarding stranded sea turtles including carapace measurements, presence of Fibropapillomatosis tumors, and other abnormalities- Performs and assists in sea turtle necropsies to determine cause of death
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Education
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2023 - 2025
University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science
Master of Science - MS, Marine Biology and Ecology -
2019 - 2023
Texas A&M University Galveston Campus
Bachelor of Science - BS, Marine Biology | Minors in Oceanography and Coastal Environmental Science and Society
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