Chris Abel
341 Chapman Road · Keene, NH 03431 · (603) 903-3592 · chris.abel.603@gmail.com · www.linkedin.com/in/chris-abel-603
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts
09/2014-12/2018
Keene State College, Keene, NH
Biology, minor in Chemistry, GPA 3.4
Dean’s List for 5 semesters
Keene High School, Keene, NH
Graduate
June 2014
2-year Certificate in Horticulture
Cheshire Career Center, Keene, NH
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Student Researcher
06/2016-5/2019
Keene State College, Keene, NH
Department of Biology
Mentor: Dr. Jason Pellettieri
Review literature
Design recipes & stock solution systems
Analyze & interpret data
Design posters & presentations
Present findings at conferences
Teach techniques to other lab members
Student Researcher
06/ 2015-09/2015
Keene State College, Keene, NH
Department of Biology
Mentor: Dr. Kristen Porter-Utley
Plant genomics prepared plant DNA samples molecular analysis
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Advanced Solution Prep
Protocol Optimization
pH and EC Management
Sanitation
Diagnosis of Plant Pathologies
Data Management
Microscopy & Photography
Excel and PowerPoint
POSTER PRESENTATIONS:
International Planarian Meeting 2018
Morgridge Institute, Madison, WI
North American Planarian Meeting 2017
Woods Hole Marine Biology Lab
NH INBRE Conference 2017
Omni Hotel, Bretton Woods, NH
NH INBRE Conference 2016
Omni Hotel, Bretton Woods, NH
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Independent Garden Contractor
06/2013-09/2017
5/2019-9-2019
Private Clients, Monadnock Region, NH
Worked independently in completing projects
Maintained garden integrity
Student Greenhouse Assistant
09/2012-06/2014
Cheshire Career Center, Keene, NH
Assisted with greenhouse management
Cloned plants from cuttings
Prepared fertilizer solutions
Helped w/ sales & customer service
Home Hydroponics
2012-present
341 Chapman Road, Keene, NH
Install and Test a Variety of Sole Source Lighting Systems
Optimize Nutrient Solution Recipes, adjust and maintain pH and EC
Successfully Grow Lettuce and Swiss Chard in the Winter
Education
- 09/2014-12/2018 BA in Biology and minor in Chemistry at Keene State College
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GPA 3.4
Dean’s List for 5 semesters
Experience
- 06/2016-5/2019 Student Researcher at Dr. Jason Pellettieri at Keene State College Department of Biology
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As an undergraduate, I gained three years of experience conducting NIH-funded research, designing experiments, optimizing protocols, analyzing data, and presenting at conferences. Previously, I earned a two-year certificate in horticulture in conjunction with my high school diploma (2014). During this time, I began developing a hobby hydroponic system to grow lettuce and swiss chard in the winter with sole-source lighting. Over the past six years, I’ve successfully grown vegetables using a variety of nutrient solutions and light sources.