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Sharon Danielson

Sharon Danielson

Plant Physiologist
Mayfield Heights,OH

Summary

  • Recent PhD graduate with experience in laboratory, greenhouse, and field research. Expertise in data analysis and background in plant physiology and ecology. Proficient in advanced laboratory equipment use and techniques.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

Holden Arboretum
Kirtland, OH
09.2017 - 12.2022
  • Conducted experiments, collected data, maintained results in support of research investigating leaf vein architecture, stomatal traits, and hydraulic function of genus Rhododendron.
  • Designed independent research for dissertation on urban tree physiology and ecology including manipulative drought experiments and field work.
  • Gathered, cleaned, and organized data from numerous sources including land satellite data, raw output from photosynthesis systems, weather systems, and online databases.
  • Produced visualizations of data using Excel pivot tables, GIS, and R.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analyses f including general linear models (e.g. correlation, regression, ANOVA), generalized linear models (GLM), multivariate statistics, and multidimensional scaling techniques using R computer software.
  • Presented results to field experts at national and international conferences including American Geophysical Union and Ecological Society of America annual meetings.
  • Wrote grant proposals to obtain funding for projects from government, corporate, or private sources. Awarded $7,500 research grant from Garden Club of America in 2021 for urban forestry research.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
09.2017 - 12.2022
  • Trained 25-30 students in biology and physiology laboratory skills including pipetting and asceptic techniques, restriction enzyme assays, PCR, dissection and voltmeter readings.
  • Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.

Norweb Research Fellow

Holden Arboretum
Kirtland, Ohio
11.2015 - 09.2017
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Built hydraulic manifolds for leaf hydraulic measurements.
  • Programmed numerous equipment types for automatic logging of physiological measurements including HOBO weather stations, balances, and photosynthesis systems (LICOR 6400 and 6800).
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications including object oriented computer software (e.g. R) and imaging software (Image J).
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data analysis and reporting.

Education

Ph.D. - Biology

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
09.2017 - 05.2023

Master of Science - Biology

John Carroll University
University Heights, OH
09.2009 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biology

John Carroll Unviersity
University Heights, OH
09.2005 - 05.2009

Skills

Statistical analysis

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Software

R

SPSS

Excel

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

Holden Arboretum
09.2017 - 12.2022

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Case Western Reserve University
09.2017 - 12.2022

Ph.D. - Biology

Case Western Reserve University
09.2017 - 05.2023

Norweb Research Fellow

Holden Arboretum
11.2015 - 09.2017

Master of Science - Biology

John Carroll University
09.2009 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biology

John Carroll Unviersity
09.2005 - 05.2009

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