Noah Hodson
Hilton Beach,ON
Summary
Current graduate student enrolled in an Environmental Science M.D. with passion for ecology and marine ecosystems. Received an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science with a minor in Conservation on an academic merit scholarship. Proficient in areas such as ecology, entomology, ornithology, freshwater biology, hydrology, zoology, geology, conservation biology, field ecology, GIS, toxicology, and environmental health.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fisheries Technician Student
DFO Sea Lamprey Control Center
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Studied and assessed outcomes of invasive species on marine ecosystems.
- Conducted field work for the assessment, control and monitoring of sea lamprey populations around the Great Lakes.
- Monitored sea lamprey populations using a variety of field techniques such as deep-sea and backpack electrofishing.
- Involved in the implementation of sea lamprey control measures such as lampricide application in river systems.
- Worked remotely at different field locations from for short and long term durations.
FORCES Restoration Monitoring Steward
NYS Parks, Recreation, And Historic Preservation
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Researched, reviewed, and assessed existing monitoring programs used in NYS and across the Great Lakes Region.
- Determined the monitoring needs for various completed restoration projects within the program.
- Reviewed and compiled existing information and files on multiple restoration projects.
- Piloted several monitoring programs at various restoration projects while assessing the effectiveness of each.
- Established monitoring points, transects, and protocols as needed for various restoration projects.
Fisheries Technician Student
DFO Sea Lamprey Control Centre
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Studied and assessed outcomes of invasive species on marine ecosystem.
- Conducted field work for the assessment, control and monitoring of sea lamprey populations around the Great Lakes.
- Monitored sea lamprey populations using a variety of field techniques such as deep-sea and backpack electrofishing.
Student Intern
Western New York PRISM
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Collected and compiled accurate information on the presence of invasive species in western New York
- Conducted field survey's at various sites examining for the presence of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
- Planned, prepared and participated in weekly informational general-public meetings and events.
Park Summer Student
Public Works Department
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted in the organization and preservation of one of the city’s parks
- Worked in a team environment, servicing others and performing tasks together
- Helped provide constructive recommendations to increase overall success and efficiency
- Aided members of the public when in need
Education
M.D. - Environmental Science
Guelph University
Guelph, ON05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Canisius University
Buffalo, NY05.2023
Skills
- Writing and Oral Communication
- Marine Life Habitats
- Waterway Monitoring
- Specimen Analysis
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
Valedictorian for Blyth Academy, Canisius International Ignatian Merit Scholarship, NCAA Division 1 Athletic soccer scholarship at Canisius University, Regional public speaking award for Algoma District
Languages
French
Elementary
Certification
Canadian boating license, ATV clearance, CPR and First Aid qualified.
Timeline
Fisheries Technician Student
DFO Sea Lamprey Control Center
05.2023 - 09.2023
FORCES Restoration Monitoring Steward
NYS Parks, Recreation, And Historic Preservation
01.2023 - 05.2023
Fisheries Technician Student
DFO Sea Lamprey Control Centre
05.2022 - 08.2022
Student Intern
Western New York PRISM
01.2022 - 05.2022
Park Summer Student
Public Works Department
05.2021 - 09.2021
M.D. - Environmental Science
Guelph University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Canisius University
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