Mattsonpeel CV June18 2023
Mattsonpeel CV June18 2023
Mattsonpeel CV June18 2023
eemattson@usf.edu
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a biologist with a diverse background that ranges from zooplankton to elephants - and many
species in between. In the process of working for several non-profit organizations, government agencies,
and academic institutions, I have gained extensive experience with teaching, management, research,
and information sciences. My research background has primarily focused on sensory biology, animal
health and behavior, and conservation. My career objective is to pursue positions that integrate my
passion for effective teaching, research, and scientific communication with real-world applications.
EDUCATION
University of South Florida (Tampa, FL) Jan. 2023 – Present
M.A. Library and Information Science
PUBLICATIONS
Samuelson MM, Pulis EP, Ray C, Arias CR, Samuelson DR, Mattson EE, Solangi M. (2020): Analy-
sis of the Fecal Microbiome in Kemp’s Ridleys (Lepidochelys kempii) Undergoing Rehabilitation.
Endangered Species Research 43:121-131.
Mattson EE, Marshall CD. (2016): Follicle Microstructure and Innervation Vary between Pinniped
Micro- and Macrovibrissae. Brain, Behavior and Evolution 88: 43-58.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Florida Environment & Natural History Coordinator (Tampa, FL) June 2022 – Present
University of South Florida Libraries – Special Collections
Coordinate, conduct, and contribute to cataloging, archival processing, digitization, and
metadata for Florida Environment & Natural History (FLENH) collections
Coordinate assessment of FLENH collections by evaluating access, use, and research value
Provide patron service support through reference and research consultations
Provide curriculum support through collaborative design of instruction sessions, creations and
maintenance of physical and online exhibits, and targeted programming
Supervise and train student interns as necessary
Sea Turtle Technician (Jensen Beach, FL) Feb 2018 – May 2018
Ecological Associates Inc.
Conducted nighttime (9pm-6am) and daytime beach surveys for nesting or stranded sea turtles
Identified and recorded sea turtle crawls using GPS, located clutches, and marked nests
PIT and flipper tagged, measured, and documented nesting leatherback sea turtles
Monitored sea turtle nests for predation, hatching, and disorientation
Operated and maintained an ATV and abided by construction site safety guidelines
Worked in extreme and adverse weather conditions up to 12 hours a day
Verified data, prepared field equipment, educated the public on sea turtle conservation
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Pinniped Researcher (Rostock, Germany; Grant funded) Oct. 2016 – Aug. 2017
Marine Science Center Rostock – Robbenforschungszentrum
Investigated the sensitivity of harbor seal supraorbital whiskers to hydrodynamic vortex rings:
constructed experimental apparatuses, taught animals novel behaviors, collected/analyzed data
using R statistical software
Trained (operant conditioning, positive reinforcement) and provided husbandry for harbor seals,
California sea lions, and a South African fur seal: prepared diets, maintained facility, weighed
animals, administered vitamins, conducted health assessments, monitored behavior
Assisted other researchers with their training and experiments, edited scientific publications,
trained interns/students, gave seminar presentations, attended an animal training conference
Supervising trainer/researcher for undergraduates in University of Rostock’s animal behavior
and research course: explained own research experiment, supervised undergraduate
participation in experiments, taught students animal training techniques and commands
Assisted in maintaining trained sunfish collection (e.g. trained feedings, water quality)
Led public interaction/touching sessions with the seals and explained pinniped biology
Teaching and Research Assistant (Galveston, TX) Aug. 2013 – Dec. 2015
Texas A&M University at Galveston: Natural History of Vertebrates
TA: Presented lectures, supervised 40+ students/semester, wrote/administered/graded exams
TA: Taught undergraduates proper dissection techniques, vertebrate anatomy (lamprey, dogfish
shark, mudpuppy, pigeon, cat, sheep brain, cow eye), and diversity (fish/herps, birds, mammals)
TA: Trained another graduate student on the format of the course, teaching material, specimen
inventorying and ordering, grading standards, laboratory upkeep, and safety precautions
RA: Trained multiple undergraduate students on several histological techniques, including
microtome sectioning, silver staining, trichrome staining, cover slipping, and slide subbing
RA: Assisted undergraduates with abstract writing and poster preparation and presenting
Marine Mammal Pathobiology Externship (St. Petersburg, FL; Award funded) Dec.7-10, 2015
Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory
Assisted with a manatee carcass recovery (response, loading, and transport to necropsy) and
field necropsy (response, data collection, photography, digestive tract dissection, disposal)
Participated in manatee health assessments (capture, restraint, transport, documentation of
vital signs during medical assessments [e.g. respirations, heart rate, oxygen levels])
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Avian Field Technician (Macomb and Springfield, IL) May – Aug. 2013
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Natural History Survey
Conducted surveys on Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) easements
Completed point counts and vegetation surveys, learned 40+ birds by sight and sound in three
weeks, utilized GPSs/compasses daily, gained experience with aerial photographs, interacted
with landowners, operated/maintained a government vehicle, entered/organized/proofed data,
worked individually and as a team member, worked in remote locations and in intense field
conditions, worked early mornings and 15+ hour days, conducted callbacks, monitored nests
10. Mattson EE, Marshall C. Innervational and microanatomical support for functional
compartmentalization within the mystacial vibrissal sensory system of pinnipeds. The Society for
Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting. Portland, OR. January 4-7, 2016. *Selected for
best student presentation section*
11. Mattson EE, Krüger Y, Dehnhardt G, Marshall C. Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) perceive
ecologically-relevant single vortex rings with their supraorbital whiskers. DAAD Scholarship
Holder Meeting. Magdeburg, Germany. July 7-9, 2017. *Guest lecture*
12. Mattson EE, Samuelson M. Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles. MDEQ 2018 Restoration Summit.
November 13, 2018.
13. Jordan S, Peel EM, Gatley J. USF’s Florida Environment & Natural History Collection: Rethinking
Collections to Inspire Lasting Environmental Change. Connecticut Academic Libraries
Conference. June 9, 2023.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Texas A&M Galveston Graduate Student Association – Vice President (2014-2015) 2013-2015
Organized and helped oversee GGSA meetings, fundraising, and outreach activities to support
both undergraduate and graduate students
Spearheaded the 2015 silent auction fundraiser by organizing and soliciting donations,
corresponding with buyers and donors, and maintaining the auction website
o The auction is the most successful GGSA fundraiser to date.
Texas A&M Galveston Marine Research Journal Club 2013-2015
Critically analyzed, discussed, and presented on various scientific papers
Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network 2013-2015
Completed intensive volunteer training
Participated in overnight shifts to monitor respirations and condition of rehab dolphins
Houston Audubon Society 2014-2015
Attended meetings and volunteered as a birding liaison at the 2015 FeatherFest
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