Jane Park

E-mail [email protected]

Education

1993 - 1998 University of Winnipeg Winnipeg, MB
B.Sc. Environmental Science
· Graduated as 'Student of Distinction' (top 20%)
· Received Mayor's Medal for community service

1999 - present University of Calgary Calgary, AB
M.Sc. Forest Insect Ecology

Professional experience

January 1999 - present
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
Researcher
§ Experimental Design
§ Field data collection (bark beetle monitoring, habitat surveys)
§ Selection and supervision of field technicians
§ Statistical analysis (JMP, Excel)
§ Writing of reports/thesis/manuscripts

June 2001 - August 2001
University of Calgary
Banff, AB
Field Technician
§ Identification of montane, sub-alpine and alpine vegetation)
§ Collection of forest mensurational data (DBH, tree height, soil depth, % cover)
§ Collection of vegetation samples

September 1999 - April 2000
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
Teaching Assistant
§ Lesson planning (Introduction to Ecology and Introductory Biology)
§ Teaching of ecological principles
§ Demonstration of laboratory techniques
§ Supervision and marking of assignments

Sept 1997 - Dec 1997
City of Winnipeg (strategic planning division)
Winnipeg, MB
Researcher
§ Collection of demographic data
§ Writing of reports and presentations

June 1997 - September 1997
Gov't of Manitoba (Manitoba Environment)
Winnipeg, MB
Researcher
§ Statistical analysis of water quality data
§ Compilation of watershed map (ARCINFO GIS)
§ Compilation of public information brochure
§ Public education re: water quality
§ Collection of storm sewer samples

April 1996 - July 1996
Delta Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Station
Delta, MB
Field Technician
§ Waterfowl surveys (species and sex identification)
§ Data collection (breeding mallard study)
§ Hatchery technician (feeding of captive flock, rearing eggs/ducklings)

September 1995 - April 1995 University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
Teaching Assistant
§ Lesson planning (Principles of Ecology and Introductory Biology)
§ Teaching of ecological principles
§ Demonstration of laboratory techniques
§ Supervision and marking of assignments

Other Relevent Experience

Presentation of research:
Entomological Society of Alberta 1999-2001 (oral)
Ecological Society of America 2000 (poster)
Sustainable Forestry Management Network Student Workshop 2000-2001 (poster/oral)
EMEND Conference 2000-2001 (oral)
North Americal Forest Insect Working Conference 2001 (poster)
Wildlife Society Northwest Chapter Meeting 2001 (oral)
Entomological Society of Canada Annual Meeting 2001 (oral)

References Available on Request

Interests and activities

· Backcountry camping
· Hiking
· Snowboarding
· Mountain biking