AARON EGER
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Copy of CV - June 2020

Education

 PhD Candidate (Biological Science - University of New South Wales): 2018 - present
        Supervisor: Dr. Adriana Verges

Masters of Science (Department of Biology - University of Victoria): 2015 - 2018
        Thesis: The role of predators and diversity metrics in marine ecosystem function
        Supervisor: Dr. Julia Baum

Bachelors of Science, Honours (McGill School of the Environment - McGill University): 2010 - 2014
        Faculty of Science Dean's Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research List
        Thesis:  Habitat suitability for five benthic invertebrates on the BC coast and implications for the design of marine
        protected areas

        Supervisor: Dr. Frederic Guichard
 

Major Awards

University of New South Wales: Scientia PhD Fellowship 2018 – 2022: 385,000$

NSERC Industrial Partnership Scholarship 2015 – 2017: 42,000$

Dr. Arne H. Lane Graduate Fellowships in Marine Sciences: University of Victoria 2017: 8,150$

King Platt Memorial Award: University of Victoria 2017: 3,000$

Faculty of Graduate Studies Travel Award: University of Victoria 2015, 16, and 17: 1,500$

Heinle Award for Best Talk: Pacific and California Estuarine Research Symposium 2017: 750$

Heinle Award for Best Talk: Pacific Estuarine Research Symposium 2016: 750$

Herpetology Travel Award: University of Victoria 2017: 500$

McGill Faculty of Science Deans Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Award 2015: Honorary

Professional Collaborations

The Nature Conservancy California 2018 – Present

Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2015 – 2017

World Wildlife Fund Canada 2015 – 2017

Tsimshian Environmental Stewardship Association 2015 – 2017

Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistant - Directed Studies at the Bamfield Marine Science Center 2017

Teaching Assistant - Conservation Biology at the University of Victoria 2017

Teaching Assistant - Conservation Biology at the University of Victoria 2015

Certifications

Professional Association of Diving Instructors: Rescue Diver

Canadian Association of Underwater Science: Scientific Diver Level 1

Transport Canada: Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)

Transport Canada: Marine Emergency Duties for Non Pleasure Vessels (MED A3)

Industry Canada: Restricted Operator's Certificate - Maritime (ROC-M)

Canadian Red Cross: Marine First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

Transport Canada: Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Health Canada: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
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