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MIKE HASSETT
AQUATIC ECOLOGIST
Education
Master of Science in Biology, 2015
Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Graduate Coursework
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife, 2009
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Undergraduate Coursework
Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Graduate Coursework
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife, 2009
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Undergraduate Coursework
EXPERIENCE
Laboratory Instructor, 2013 - 2015
Loyola University Chicago Department of Biology, Chicago, IL
Graduate Research Assistant, 2011 - 2015
Loyola University Chicago Department of Biology, Chicago, IL
Fish Biology Intern, 2010 - 2011
US Fish and Wildlife Service, Warm Springs Fish Technology Center, Warm Springs, GA
Native Trout Conservation Intern, 2009
Arizona Game and Fish Department, Pinetop, AZ
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, 2008
Department of Integrated Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Undergraduate Researcher, 2008
Louis Calder Biological Station, Fordham University, Armonk, NY
Volunteer Lab Technician, 2008 - 2009
Algal Ecology Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Student, 2006 - 2007
Studies in Antarctic System Science, Office of Study Abroad, Michigan State University
Antarctica and Ushuaia, Argentina
Loyola University Chicago Department of Biology, Chicago, IL
Graduate Research Assistant, 2011 - 2015
Loyola University Chicago Department of Biology, Chicago, IL
Fish Biology Intern, 2010 - 2011
US Fish and Wildlife Service, Warm Springs Fish Technology Center, Warm Springs, GA
Native Trout Conservation Intern, 2009
Arizona Game and Fish Department, Pinetop, AZ
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, 2008
Department of Integrated Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Undergraduate Researcher, 2008
Louis Calder Biological Station, Fordham University, Armonk, NY
Volunteer Lab Technician, 2008 - 2009
Algal Ecology Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Student, 2006 - 2007
Studies in Antarctic System Science, Office of Study Abroad, Michigan State University
Antarctica and Ushuaia, Argentina
SKILLS
Field Work - fisheries and limnological field techniques, fish barrier passage surveys, boat mounted and backpack electroshocking, GPS navigation, orienteering, topographical maps, First Aid/CPR camping, backpacking, wilderness survival
Laboratory - experimental design, chemical auto-analyzers, mass spectrometry, optical microscopy, epifluorescent microscopy, recirculating system construction and maintenance, taxonomic identification (algae, insect, fish, trees), algae culturing, mussel culturing, ash-free dry mass, fish scale aging, slide staining and mounting, mussel preparation for slide mounting, cryopreservation techniques, standard methods of water quality analysis
Computer - ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, SigmaPlot, Systat, R, Image-Pro
Communications - teamwork and leadership training, native English speaker, elementary Spanish proficiency, scientific manuscript writing, public speaking
Laboratory - experimental design, chemical auto-analyzers, mass spectrometry, optical microscopy, epifluorescent microscopy, recirculating system construction and maintenance, taxonomic identification (algae, insect, fish, trees), algae culturing, mussel culturing, ash-free dry mass, fish scale aging, slide staining and mounting, mussel preparation for slide mounting, cryopreservation techniques, standard methods of water quality analysis
Computer - ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, SigmaPlot, Systat, R, Image-Pro
Communications - teamwork and leadership training, native English speaker, elementary Spanish proficiency, scientific manuscript writing, public speaking
Presentations
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Hassett, M.C., T.J. Hoellein, C.B. Zarnoch, D.B. Breusewitz, B.F. Branco, W.S. Gardner. 2013. The influence of eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) reef restoration on nitrogen cycling in an urban estuary. Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting 2013, Jacksonville, FL.
Hassett, M.C. 2008. Bacterial response to varying dissolved organic carbon sources in vernal pools. Calder Summer Undergraduate Program REU Symposium, Fordham University, NY.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Hassett, M.C., T.J. Hoellein, C.B. Zarnoch, D.B. Breusewitz, B.F. Branco, W.S. Gardner. 2013. The influence of eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) reef restoration on nitrogen cycling in an urban estuary. Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting 2012, Louisville, KY.
Hassett, M.C., T.J. Hoellein, C.B. Zarnoch, D.B. Breusewitz, B.F. Branco, W.S. Gardner. 2013. The influence of eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) reef restoration on nitrogen cycling in an urban estuary. Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting 2013, Jacksonville, FL.
Hassett, M.C. 2008. Bacterial response to varying dissolved organic carbon sources in vernal pools. Calder Summer Undergraduate Program REU Symposium, Fordham University, NY.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Hassett, M.C., T.J. Hoellein, C.B. Zarnoch, D.B. Breusewitz, B.F. Branco, W.S. Gardner. 2013. The influence of eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) reef restoration on nitrogen cycling in an urban estuary. Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting 2012, Louisville, KY.
Awards
Loyola University Chicago
Society for Freshwater Science
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Science Foundation
- Graduate School Travel Award (2012, 2013)
- Biology Graduate Student Association Travel Award (2012, 2013)
- Graduate Research Fellowship (2011, 2012)
Society for Freshwater Science
- General Endowment Fund Research Award (2012)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Special Thanks for Achieving Results (STAR) Award (2011)
National Science Foundation
- Research Experience for Undergraduates Fellowship (2008)
HONORS
Eagle Scout, Troop 360, Auburn Hills, MI (2004)