Victoria Knab

Cell: (215) 527-8429

Email: Vknab@arcadia.edu

13 Andrew Ln, Lansdale PA 19446

Education

Arcadia University – Glenside, PA

(2016-2020) Expected to Graduate May 2020

Bachelors of Arts majoring in Biology and a focus on conservation science

University of Stirling – Stirling, Scotland UK

(January-June 2016)

Study Abroad – Second Semester FYSAE

North Penn High School – Lansdale, PA

(2011-2016)

–          Distinguished honors

–          Independent Study (Greenhouse Management)

LAB EXPERIENCE

Statistics

·         Worked with SPES to analyses and infer trends and information from data sets

Genetics

·         Handling and cross-breeding of Drosophila melanogaster, PCR, evaluation of heritable traits three point mapping of genes followed in subject.

Plant Biology

·         Physiology, taxonomy, Life history, and handling of plant life from unicellular to complex multicellular, terrestrial and aquatic, as well as fungal life.

·         Developed Herbarium from native and invasive flora found in eastern PA.

Marine Biology

·         Examination and survey of East coast marine habitats, intertidal to outer tidal and rocky bottom to soft bottom.

·         Studied flora and fauna as well as physical geography.

·         Water sampling techniques including sechie disks, Ph meter, plankton troughs, and temperature.

Ecology

·         Native plant identification with a focus on distribution and abundance

·         Studied evolution of adaptations, behaviours, niches, competition, and predation

·         Conducted population growth studies and forested ecosystem sampling

·         Examined Plant community succession and ecosystem nutrient cycling.

Global Field Study (Fiji)

·         Red, Green, and Brown algae taxonomy and identification

·         Field work snorkeling and algae collection in waters surrounding Fiji 

·         Documentation of specimens in iNaturalist’s app

Aquatic Biology

·         Studied varied freshwater ecosystems

·         Observed how location, water permanence, and species composition interact to form different habitats

·         Completed lab work with mosquito and salamander collection and identification  

Geology

·         Basic overview of Physical Geology emphasis on Important geological formations

·         Rock and mineral identification

Work Experience

Landman Library

Student Supervisor

–          Mastered at the circulation desk tasks. ,

–          Managed up to 3 student workers, at a time, worked with over 40 individuals.

–           Directed closing the facilities.

–          Became familiar with the online cataloging system and maintenance of cannon printers.

Dendrochronology Lab

Lab Assistant

–          Learned history of dendrochronology

–          Beginning knowledgeable of tree sample processing

–          Skills with sanding equipment and saws

–          Measuring of tree rings and fire scar identification

–          Proficient with the measuring program Tellervo