Jackie Travers, BS
Contact: jackie_travers@rwma.com
EDUCATION:
University of Vermont (UVM), Burlington, Vermont
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University of Vermont (UVM), Burlington, Vermont B.S. in Environmental Science, Concentration in Environmental Resources from Rubenstein School for the Environment and Natural Resources, 2008 |
SKILLS:
Relevant Coursework:
Environmental Problem Solving and Impact Assessment, Environmental Hydrology, Pollutant Movement through Air, Land, and Water, Ecological/Watershed Risk Assessment, Toxic and Hazardous Substances in Surface Waters
Computer and Field Skills:
ArcGIS 9.2, STELLA 8.1.1, Soil and groundwater sampling, Oversight of groundwater monitoring well drillings, Riparian restoration field monitoring, Land surveying
EXPERIENCE:
Intern, 2007
Watershed Alliance, Burlington, Vermont
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Assessed quality of Vermont streams while working with middle and high school students. |
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Collected and analyzed benthic macroinvertebrate, dissolved oxygen, phosphorus, pH, turbidity, and E. coli data. |
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Performed outdoor and indoor field and laboratory tests. |
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Educated students on the sources and movement of pollution within their watersheds. |
Project Leader, 2007
Air Quality Monitoring Project, UVM
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Monitored 2.5mm particulate matter pollution at UVM campus and UVM Dairy Farm. |
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Collaborated with Air Monitoring Section Chief of VT Department of Environmental Conservation. |
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Wrote report providing findings on particulate matter pollution at UVM. |
Project
Designer, 2006-2007
Bishop Booth’s Environmental Education Center, Burlington, Vermont
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Initiated an Environmental Education Program with a local community partner. |
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Designed lesson plans for outdoor environmental education field days. |
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Organized participation of local schools in program. |
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Led elementary through high school students on nature walks and information sessions. |