Spencer Karins
UAS Specialist at University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Lab- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Part 107 Remote Pilot
Federal Aviation AdministrationJun, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Lab
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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UAS Specialist
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Apr 2023 - Present
- Lead UAS flight operations including planning, data acquisition, and post-flight processing- Working with both fixed-wing and quadcopter UAS platforms and a number of sensors- Preparation of a variety of deliverables using UAS data- Develop content for and instruct at workshops for students, professionals, and first responders
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Geospatial & UAS Technician
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Aug 2019 - Apr 2023
- Analyze and perform quality control on geospatial data from several types of imagery for natural resources management and planning - Perform geoprocessing tasks for preparation of deliverables - Adhere to strict budgets and deadlines- Act as a team lead training, managing, and mentoring 40+ technicians - Assist with UAS flight operations including planning, data acquisition, and post-flight processing- Working with both fixed-wing and quadcopter UAS platforms and a number of sensors- Preparation of a variety of deliverables using UAS data- Assist with workshops for students professionals, and first responders Show less
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Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (UAS) Intern
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
- Assist with UAS flight operations including planning, data acquisition, and post-flight processing- Working with both fixed-wing and quadcopter UAS platforms and a number of sensors- Preparation of a variety of deliverables using UAS data- Assist with workshops for students and professionals
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University of Vermont Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
TA for NR 095: Drones for Environmental Mapping, summer 2019 - Assisted with flight demonstrations, student flights, and software training Lab instructor for NR 001: Natural History and Human Ecology, fall 2019 - Created lesson plans for place-based ecological learning around the Burlington area as well as discussions about differing historical perspectives and land use change TA for NR 095: Drones for Environmental Mapping, summer 2019 - Assisted with flight demonstrations, student flights, and software training Lab instructor for NR 001: Natural History and Human Ecology, fall 2019 - Created lesson plans for place-based ecological learning around the Burlington area as well as discussions about differing historical perspectives and land use change
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University of Vermont
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Advisor
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Aug 2018 - May 2019
- Lived and worked in the UVM Sustainability Learning Community - Engaged in restorative practices, conflict resolution, and community building - Planned and hosted both educational and social events - Assisted residents in times of need and crisis - Lived and worked in the UVM Sustainability Learning Community - Engaged in restorative practices, conflict resolution, and community building - Planned and hosted both educational and social events - Assisted residents in times of need and crisis
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University of Vermont Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Laboratory Assistant
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Oct 2017 - May 2018
Worked with faculty, grad students, and undergraduate researchers to assist with a soil core incubation study analyzing the effects of extreme weather events on soil microbial nutrient cycling Worked with faculty, grad students, and undergraduate researchers to assist with a soil core incubation study analyzing the effects of extreme weather events on soil microbial nutrient cycling
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Education
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2017 - 2020
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Sciences
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