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Kristin R. Henry
3800 SW 34th St. Apt. 217
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Kristin R. Henry
3800 SW 34th St. Apt. 217
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EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science
- Long Island University/Southampton College,
Major: Marine Science/ Biology
GPA: 3.35, Cum Laude
Dean’s List: Fall '95, '97 Spring '96, '97, '98, '99
ACHIEVEMENTS: Merit Fellow Scholarship (1995 - 1999)
Dollars for Scholars (1995)
Honor Society and Honors Scholarship (1995 - 1999)
Joseph Finnley Scholarship (1995)
Evan Frankel (1998) - Science Scholarship
Wal-Mart Community Scholarship (1995)
National Chemical Society Highest Honor Award (1994)
EXPERIENCE:
Fisheries Technician, University of Florida, June 2000 - Present
* Utilized electrofishing and block nets as means for sampling
local fish populations
* Applied Rotenone to block net areas
* Analyzed larval fish diets
* Identified zooplankton in freshwater samples
* Launched and operated small outboard motor boats
* Entered and maintained data sets for multiple studies
Fisheries Technician, North Carolina State University,
March - June 2000 Fishwheel
web page
* Constructed and maintained fishwheel for the 2000 season.
* Sampled anadramous species focusing on Striped Bass, American
Shad,
and Hickory Shad.
Aquaculture, East Hampton Town Aquaculture facility, May - Aug. 1999
* Cultivated and distributed commercial shellfish, with the intent to
restock local populations.
* Experimented with methods to deter shellfish predation.
Marine Benthic Research, Southampton College, Spring 1999
* Documented benthic flora and fauna distribution through Peconic Bay,
Long Island, N.Y.
* Identified the effects of sewage outfall and current on species distribution,
TOC, and grain size
Tropical Marine Biology, Dravuni, Fiji, Uepi, Solomon Islands, January 1999
* Identified Indopacific flora and fauna, via SCUBA and snorkeling efforts
* Researched the abundance and color distribution of Spirobranchis
giganteus (christmas tree worms)
Environmental Consulting, Zytel Inc., Lake Montauk, Fall 1998
* Developed an environmental impact statement regarding terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna
Marine Invertebrate Research, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, June – Aug. 1998
* Produced illustrations of octopus anatomy for taxonomic purposes
* Measured and compiled data regarding octopus morphology using Microsoft
Excel
Chemistry Tutor, Southampton College, Fall 1997 - Spring 1998
* Assisted students with Organic Chemistry, Quantitative Chemical Analysis, and Chemistry I&II
Marine Research, Costa Rica National Park - Playa Grande, January 1998
* Monitored female Leatherback turtle nesting behavior and hatchling
productivity
* Tested the effects of auditory stimulus on hatchling behavior
* Educated the public about Leatherback turtle biology and nesting
behavior
Coastal Steward, The Nature Conservancy, July - Aug. 1997
* Identified nesting areas of least terns and pipping plover, monitored
reproductive success
* Educated the public about least tern and pipping plover protection
needs
* Erected symbolic fencing and predator exclosures
* Recorded field observations and assisted with the preparation of
final reports
Environmental Planning, Southampton Town Hall, May - Aug. 1997
* Researched and proposed methods for ground water protection, open
space, and wetlands preservation
* Flagged and mapped wetland areas, identified areas of local coastal
erosion
* Monitored endangered species; least terns, pipping plover, and tiger
salamander larvae
Research / Lab Assistant; Southampton College, Southampton, NY 1996 - 1999
* Observed Harbor Seal behavior, Fishers Island
* Assisted with field trips and lab supervision
* Tagged and released Striped Bass for local population study, NYS
DEC
* Performed backpack shocking and tagged waterfowl for population studies,
NYS DEC
Marine Research, SEAmester
Program; LIU/Southampton Campus, Fall 1996 Spirit
of Massachusetts web page
* Participated in nine weeks of sail handling aboard "The Spirit of
Massachusetts"
* Identified temperate and tropical flora and fauna along the eastern
seaboard.
* Engaged in numerous diving and snorkeling expeditions.
* Successfully demonstrated skills in navigation, coastal species identification
and tropical fish ID.
RELATED
COURSE WORK: Fisheries Biology
Current topics in Marine Science
Ethology
Invertebrate Zoology Physical
Oceanography
Genetics
Ichthyology
Chemical Oceanography
Field Biology
Marine Ecology
Chemistry I & II
Microbiology
Coastal Ecology
Organic Chemistry
Photography
Marine Operations
Quantitative Chemistry
Physics I & II
Plant Biology
Marine Mammals
Skills: SCUBA certified (PADI)
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