Noah Janes

Coached and managed crews of 2–8 on environmental plant management projects, ensuring safety and legal compliance while planning logistics and communicating project progress to clients and managers.

Removed invasive plant species using mechanical and chemical methods, prepared herbicide mixes for foliar application, and operated small-engine saws for tree felling up to 30 in. DBH.

Sampled vine roots, extracted DNA, cultured fungi, and performed PCR and gel electrophoresis for a microbiome study of Petit Manseng grape roots while maintaining detailed lab records.

Sampled waterways to collect quantitative and qualitative data on invasive mysterysnails, processed tissue samples, and analyzed habitat preferences to inform invasion risk mapping.

Prepared and delivered science education activities for elementary students and organized classroom systems to improve teaching and learning environments.

Maintained kitchen cleanliness and compliance with health code standards by managing dishwashing and monitoring proper food storage.

Activities and societies: Undergraduate researcher (Microbiome in Petit Manseng grape roots; Determining habitat preferences of invasive mysterysnails); presented at SETAC and Sigma Xi; coursework includes Intro Microbiology, Plant Physiology, Functional Genomics, Organic Chemistry, Aquatic Ecology.

Bachelor of Science in Biology with coursework in microbiology, genetics, ecology, and laboratory techniques; engaged in undergraduate research projects on grape root microbiomes and invasive species habitat preferences.