David Koweek

Research Assistant
The Ecosystems Center
Marine Biological Laboratory
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543

EDUCATION

Sc.B., Geology-Biology Brown University, Providence, RI. Sept 2005 - May 2009.

PROFESSIONAL & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

October 2009 – Present. Research Assistant – The Ecosystems Center, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA. Utilize geochemical and microscopic techniques to examine marine biogeochemical cycling, participate in paleoclimate research through analysis of sediment cores, develop image analysis capabilities for biogeochemical and paleoclimate applications. Supervisor: Dr. Maureen Conte

May 2008 – May 2009. Undergraduate Student Researcher - Brown University Department of Geological Sciences, Providence, RI. Analyzed the historical response of Narragansett Bay to nitrogen loading through analysis of sediment cores. Responsible for background scientific research, all laboratory work (geophysical measurements, organic extractions, fluorescence spectroscopy), and data analysis. Supervisor/Advisor: Dr. Warren Prell

Summer 2007. Undergraduate Research Assistant - Brown University Department of Geological Sciences, Providence, RI. Studied dissolved oxygen dynamics in Narragansett Bay through in-situ sediment oxygen demand studies. Participated in field work to collect oceanographic data, was responsible for data processing and delivering initial findings and analysis to research team. Supervisor: Dr. Warren Prell

PUBLICATIONS & TECHNICAL REPORTS

D. Koweek (2009). Application of the Chlorins Productivity Proxy Towards a Productivity History of Narragansett Bay, Senior Honors Thesis, Brown University Department of Geological Sciences

RESEARCH PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS

Koweek et al. Spatial Patterns of Productivity in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Fall AGU Meeting, San Francisco, CA. December 2008.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

September 2008 – December 2008. Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – "Physical Processes in Geology": Brown University Department of Geological Sciences, Providence, RI. Assisted lead course instructors with developing and executing lesson plans. Led lab exercises to increase students’ abilities to identify rocks and minerals and read geologic maps.

September 2006 – December 2007. Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – "Environmental Issues: Policy and Science": Brown University Center for Environmental Studies, Providence, RI. Redesigned course to address past student criticisms. Led weekly discussion section of lecture material and assisted students requiring additional instruction.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Americal Geophysical Union: 2008 – Present