Cadence Russell

Education

Master of Science in Geology

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Bachelor of Science in Natural Science

Environmental Science Specialization

Minors: Biology, Chemistry, History, & Sustainability

Daemen University, Amherst, NY

GPA: 3.979/4.0, Dean’s List Recipient

Expected: 06/2027

05/2025

Relevant Experience

Research Assistant- James Madison University U-ROCKS, Harrisonburg, VA

Completed an independent research project funded by the NSF
Utilized ArcGIS and R for automated sinkhole mapping
Presented original research at conferences

Academic Coach (Organic Chemistry, Physics)- Daemen University, Amherst, NY

Administer learning methods to optimize student understanding
Create additional worksheets and study material to ensure student comprehension
Facilitate one-on-one and group teaching for students weekly

Field Researcher- Great Barrier Reef, Fitzroy Island, Australia

Collected data on potential bleaching events and coral color
Collected data on reef diversity and key species
Reported data to the Queensland government

05/2024-07/2024

09/2023-Present

02/2023-07/2023

Lab Experience

HF/Clean Lab; Evolutionary Biology; Environmental Chemistry; Physics II; Contemporary Chemical Analysis; Physics I; Organic Chemistry II; Organic Chemistry I; Ecology; Chemistry II; Biology II; Chemistry I; Biology I

Technical Skills

Lab: CONISS, SPSS, Tilia, ArcGIS Pro, R, Logger Pro, microscope slide preparation, palynomorph extraction

Computer: Wordpress, Wix, Microsoft Office Programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Creative Cloud - Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro

Language: Proficient in English, elementary in ASL

Professional Affiliations

Geological Society of America, Student Member

Buffalo Geological Society, Active Member

National Technical Assistance Center On Transition The Collaborative

Active member
Youth Engagement Transition Initiative, Founding Member

09/2024-Present

02/2024-Present

01/2021-Present

Professional Development

Poster Presenter, Southeastern Regional GSA Meeting- Harrisonbug, VA

Automated Sinkhole Mapping with ArcGIS Using Shape Factors in Harrisonburg, VA

Keynote Speaker, Annual Daemen University Scholarship Gala - Amherst, NY

Attendee, The Youth Engagement Summit - Pittsburgh, PA

Keynote Speaker, Capacity Building Institute - Charlotte, NC

Back Together To Build Together with Valerie Williams & Carol Dobak

Presenter, OCALICONLINE - Columbus, OH

Strategies for Meaningful Youth: Young Adult Engagement on State and Local Teams

Attendee, The Capacity Building Virtual Institute - Charlotte, NC

Created a welcome video for all participants to showcase a day-by-day breakdown and conference overview

03/2025

10/2024

01/2025, 09/2023

05/2023

11/2022

05/2022

Honors

Outstanding Research in Natural Sciences, Daemen University

President's Award, Daemen University

Outstanding Service Award, Daemen University CDI

Leadership Award, Insight Student Newspaper

Sabatino Scholarship

1st Place Honors Contract, Honors Program

2nd Place Honors Contract, Honors Program

Dean's List Recipient, 8/8 semesters

Daemen University Trustee Scholarship Recipient

05/2025

05/2023

04/2023

04/2022, 04/2024

12/2021-05/2025

05/2021-05/2025

College Involvement

Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society

Diversity Ambassador, Lead (08/2024-Present)

Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Vice-President (2022-2023, 2024-2025)

Environmental Club, President

Insight Student Newspaper, Editor-in-Chief (09/2023-Present)

Honors Program

Pride Alliance, Secretary

03/2023-05/2025

08/2022-05/2025

04/2022-05/2025

03/2022-05/2025

08/2021-05/2025

08/2022-05/2023

Work Experience

Diversity Ambassador, Center for Diversity and Inclusion

Daemen University, Amherst, NY

Promote diversity and inclusion on campus through programs
Plan campus-wide events
Create educational programming on diversity and inclusion

Swim Coach & Deck Captain

Flying Fish Swim Academy, Dripping Springs, TX

Taught children ages 2+ swim and water safety skills
Manage classes, skills, and safety as a deck coach

Assistant Coach

Tiger Splash Swim Team, Dripping Springs, TX

Organized and ran practices for summer league swim
Taught swimmers from ages 6-18

08/2022-05/2025

05/2021-05/2024

05/2021-08/2021