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Cherie McKeeman, PhD

I am a geneticist interested in using genetics to understand the relationships between species and their environments. 

Professional Experience

  • 2022 - Present    Geneticist, USGS Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, AK

  • 2018 - 2019         Adjunct Instructor, Portland State University, Portland, OR

  • 2017 - 2018         Adjunct Instructor, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC, CA

  • 2011 – 2013         Volunteer Coordinator and Field Assistant, The Nature Conservancy, Vermont Chapter, Poultney, VT

  • 2009 - 2010        Ecological Management Assistant, The Nature Conservancy, Eastern New York Chapter, Albany, NY

  • 2008 – 2009       Groundfish Observer: Saltwater Inc., Anchorage, AK

Education and Certifications

  • PhD  2020   University of Northern British Columbia    Natural Resources and Environmental Science

  • MS  2013      Green Mountain College    Environmental Studies

  • MS  2007     Southern Connecticut State University    Special Education

  • BS  2004      Butler University    Biology and Secondary Education

Honors and Awards

  • 2018: UNBC Doctoral Dissertation Completion Award

  • 2013 – 2016: UNBC Doctoral Tuition Scholarship

  • 2014: UNBC Three-minute Thesis Competition Winner

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