Michael Kim
Fishery Restoration Fellow at The Watershed Institute- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Responsible Conduct of Research - Social and Behavioral
CITI ProgramMay, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Animal Care & Use: Basic Field Animal Research Certification
CITI ProgramMar, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Working With Fish in Research Settings
CITI ProgramMar, 2022- Sep, 2024
Experience
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The Watershed Institute
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fishery Restoration Fellow
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Jun 2023 - Present
Oversaw facilitation of fish migratory routes along the Millstone and Raritan rivers in the Stonybrook Watershed under supervision of Steve Tuorto and Jim Waltman. Through both research and advocacy, pushed for the removal or modification of dams to protect populations of American shad, a migratory species of herring native to New Jersey. Oversaw facilitation of fish migratory routes along the Millstone and Raritan rivers in the Stonybrook Watershed under supervision of Steve Tuorto and Jim Waltman. Through both research and advocacy, pushed for the removal or modification of dams to protect populations of American shad, a migratory species of herring native to New Jersey.
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Princeton University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Stoddard Lab Research Assistant
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Oct 2020 - Present
As part of Project HummerFlowerWatch, analyzed image data of Rocky Mountain hummingbirds to gain a better understanding of hummingbird feeding habits, visual ecology, and migration patterns, as well as the effects of climate change on the flowering plants that hummingbirds depend on. Our current research team, composed of a handful of interested and dedicated undergraduates, graduate students, and led by Dr. Mary Stoddard, investigated which flower species hummingbirds favor over others, and whether hummingbird migratory patterns are shifting with changing temperatures in the region. Show less
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Sigman Lab Research Assistant
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May 2021 - Sep 2021
Identified and samples microfossils (foraminifera) in sediment cores from the North Atlantic Ocean seafloor to extract isotopic nitrogen. This data is used to examine trends in climate, temperature, and nutrient cycles since the last glacial period.I worked with Jesse Farmer, a graduate student in the geosciences department, and Daniel Sigman, a professor in the geosciences department, over the summer.
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Membership Desk Representative
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Sep 2020 - Present
Providing assistance and information to current and prospective patrons, ensuring clear and effective communication of policy and feedback between members and directors, and enforcing local and federal pandemic regulations on facility use and membership access. Providing assistance and information to current and prospective patrons, ensuring clear and effective communication of policy and feedback between members and directors, and enforcing local and federal pandemic regulations on facility use and membership access.
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Alaska EPSCoR
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United States
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Research Services
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Fire and Ice EPSCoR Research Assistant
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
Processed collected samples of Fucus rockweed from five Alaskan watershed sites for analysis of water, lipid, and protein content as well as component elements and carbon-nitrogen ratios. The overall objective of this project was to determine the association between glacial discharge and the function of coastal ecosystems, with a focus on the primary trophic level. In addition, assisted with EPSCoR fieldwork in the Kachemak Bay, participated in seine netting for fish collection, identification, and release as well as measured biomass from intertidal quadrats. Work took place under the guidance of Dr. Katrin Iken and Dr. Brenda Konar at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Kasitsna Bay Laboratory. This research experience was part of my senior thesis work, which continues into May 2023. Show less
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Book Editor
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May 2020 - Jun 2020
"Against Greatness: The Case For the Good-Enough Life," by Avi Alpert. Reviewed a manuscript of a complete preliminary draft, offered feedback to the author on the book's content and style, and proofread for errors in grammar and usage. Published April 2022. "Against Greatness: The Case For the Good-Enough Life," by Avi Alpert. Reviewed a manuscript of a complete preliminary draft, offered feedback to the author on the book's content and style, and proofread for errors in grammar and usage. Published April 2022.
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Membership Desk Representative
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Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
Provided assistance and information to current and prospective patrons and ensured clear and effective communication of policy and feedback between members and directors until the facility's temporary closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Provided assistance and information to current and prospective patrons and ensured clear and effective communication of policy and feedback between members and directors until the facility's temporary closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Membership Desk Representative
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2019
Provided assistance and information to current and prospective patrons and ensured clear and effective communication of policy and feedback between members and directors. Provided assistance and information to current and prospective patrons and ensured clear and effective communication of policy and feedback between members and directors.
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The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Oct 2017 - Aug 2019
Created a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for store guests, presented information and suggestions about store merchandise to customers, and received and stocked shipments of product to/from warehouses and other store locations. Created a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for store guests, presented information and suggestions about store merchandise to customers, and received and stocked shipments of product to/from warehouses and other store locations.
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Education
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2019 - 2023
Princeton University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology -
2015 - 2019
Andover High School
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