PhD student, Putnam Lab
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ZOE DELLAERT
POSITIONS HELD
| Time | Position | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 - Current | PhD Student, Putnam Lab | University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI |
| 2021 - 22 | Research Technologist | Iliana Baums Lab, Pennsylvania State University |
| 2021 | Coral Reef Ecosystem Restoration Scientists in Parks Intern | Biscayne National Park, Miami |
| 2018 - 20 | Jeff Metcalf Summer Research Fellow | Loretta Roberson Lab, Marine Biological Laboratory |
| 2020 | Teaching Assistant, Core Biology for non-majors | University of Chicago Biological Sciences |
| 2019 - 20 | Teaching Assistant, Advanced Biology Sequence | University of Chicago Biological Sciences |
| 2019 | Teaching Assistant, Coral Reefs in a Changing World High School Course | Marine Biological Laboratory |
EDUCATION
| Date | Position | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 - Current | PhD Student, Evolution and Marine Biology | University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI |
| 2021 | BSc, Biology | University of Chicago, Chicago, IL |
| summa cum laude | Advanced track with specialization in Ecology & Evolution | |
| Thesis | One step forward, two steps back: A characterization of the biomineralization of Astrangia poculata and the bioerosion caused by its skeletal inhabitants |
PUBLICATIONS
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Dellaert Z and Putnam HM. (2023) Reconciling the variability in the biological response of marine invertebrates to climate change. Journal of Experimental Biology 226, jeb245834.
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Dellaert Z, Vargas PA, La Riviere PJ, and Roberson LM. (2022) Uncovering the Effects of Symbiosis and Temperature on Coral Calcification. The Biological Bulletin 242:1, 62-73
RESEARCH GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS, Total: $227,975
National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (2022-27), $147,000
University of Rhode Island (URI) First-Year Doctoral Fellowship (2022-24), $68,000
Jeff Metcalf Research Fellowship (2020), $4,000
University of Chicago Dean’s Fund for Undergraduate Research (2020), $1,405
ASLO Undergraduate Travel Award (2019), $870
William D. Cohen Endowed Fund for Undergraduate Education (2019), $1,700
Jeff Metcalf Summer Undergraduate Research Scholarship (2018-2019), $5,000
Activities
- Scientific Diver: Certified as a National Parks Service Blue Card Diver (June 2021), PADI Divemaster (December 2020), and AAUS Scientific Diver (June 2019)
- Diversity and Inclusion Trainings: Completed URI Safe Zone and Diversity and Inclusion Badge (DIBP) programs
- URI Diversity and Inclusion Badge Program (DIBP) Facilitator, January 2023 - present.
- Lead workshops for URI graduate students on topics in diversity and inclusion including the “Fundamentals of Diversity” and “Queer and Trans Inclusive Practices for Educators” workshops