Angelica L.

Anglero (732)-300-3083

Manchester, New Jersey Angleroa@go.stockton.edu

EDUCATION
Stockton University | B.S. Environmental Science, Minor in Marine Science
• Graduation date: May 2018
• GPA: 3.7
• Relevant coursework: Groundwater Hydrology, Precalculus, Calculus I, Ecological Principles,
Tropical Marine Biology, Introduction to Statistics and Computers, Introduction to Oceanography,
Sustainability: Food and Agriculture, Fisheries Science and Management, Introduction to Marine
Biology, Exploring the Deep Sea, Cells and Molecules, Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry, Invasive
Species Ecology.

RELATED EXPERIENCES

Shellfish Conservation Intern | Stockton University | May 2017 – August 2017

• Set up tanks of oyster larva on discarded shells, to later be deposited on artificial oyster reefs to
help the New Jersey oyster population expand.
• Sampled oyster spat from various locations to understand how water quality affects the health and
population of oysters.
• Calibrated and deployed tilt current meters/HOBO devices in key locations around the Mullica
River Great Bay Estuary.
• Connected with the public at several environmental outreach events designed to help the
community understand the importance of shellfish conservation.
• Analyzed the connection between oyster spat and water currents so the data could be presented as
a poster at Stockton University’s research day event.
Marine Animal Sample Collector | Stockton University | September 2016 - December 2016
• Operated seines and otter trawls to collect a variety of marine organisms.
• Measured and documented information including species, size, and location.
• Compiled data into Excel sheets to be incorporated into a database run by Professor Mark Sullivan
to understand the long-term health of New Jersey fish populations.
Fishery Researcher | Independent Research – Stockton University | January 2017 - May 2017
• Worked together with professors and students to sort, count, and release fish caught in the Mullica
River Great Bay Estuary area.
• Learned how to take and document environmental data, such as salinity and pH, to understand the
conditions that influence local fish ecology.
• Utilized microscopes, caliper rulers, and fish ID guides to identify a variety of fish species found in
New Jersey waters.
• Entered the collected data into large excel spreadsheets; then analyzed to create a scientific
research poster.
• Carefully tagged and took DNA samples of multiple species of sharks to aid a graduate research
project in association with the Guy Harvey Research Institute.
PRESENTATIONS
Reestablishing a Seafood Favorite: How do Water Currents Affect the Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea
Virginica)? | October 2017
• Created and presented a poster at the Mid-Atlantic Chapter American Fisheries Society meeting in
Dover, Delaware on the effects of water currents on the spat of Crassostrea virginica.
A Change in Summer Flounder Migration Patterns | April 2016
• Presented a poster at the Stockton University Research Day event on the abundance of summer
flounder in estuaries in the winter.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Member | St. Theresa’s Youth Group | September 2011 - June 2014
• Collaborated with students from various backgrounds to run community parties and raised funds to
help support club functions.
Co-Captain | Relay for Life Team | December 2013 - June 2014
• Cooperated with the other captain to collect donations, distribute flyers, create decorations, and
assemble booths for a Relay for Life event.
Public Relations Chairman | Marine Science Club | September 2015 – May 2018
• Created flyers, posters, and other media to keep students connected to current club affairs.
• Aided in raising funds for the club while also educating other students about marine science.
Member | Stockton Art Club | September 2015 – May 2018
• Designed and painted artwork for charity groups and other Stockton clubs.
Member | Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society | September 2015 – May 2018
• Honor society open to students within the top 20% of their class.

VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Church Volunteer | St. Theresa’s Church | September 2012 - June 2014

• Helped organize and run church events, such as toy drives, community carnivals, charity bake sales,
and play performances.
Volunteer Mural Artist | Manchester Township High School | April 2014 - June 2014

• Volunteered to design and paint a mural for a local high school to encourage future students to join
the art program.
Data Logging Volunteer | Conserve Wildlife Foundation | April 2016

• Recorded data for an environmental project that reclaimed lost fishing debris from local water ways.
Shark Tagger | Guy Harvey Research Institute & Stockton University | June 2016
• Assembled and baited multiple shark luring devices.
Larval Fish Sampling Volunteer | Rutgers University Field Station | November 2017

• Caught larval fish using a plankton seine, then identified and documented species to be incorporated
into a long-term database.
ROV Operator | Stockton University | August 2017
• Received instruction on how to safely and effectively pilot an underwater ROV device.
• Captured video footage of artificial reefs created by sunken ships in order to understand the growth
of new reef habitat.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Boating Safety Certificate | July 2017
• Certificate that allows one to legally operate a non-commercial boat in the state of New Jersey.
ArcMap Experience | January 2016 – May 2018
• Competent with creating and editing maps using ArcMap software.
Microsoft Excel Experience | January 2015 – May 2018
• Very experienced dealing with inputting and interpreting large datasets using Microsoft Excel
Software

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISMENTS

Dean’s list | Stockton University | June 2015
• Award given to students who achieved a 3.8+ GPA through a proven commitment to academics.
Toyota/Hispanic Scholarship Fund Award | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | June 2015
• Competitive annual scholarship award given to Hispanic students, especially those in STEM fields, for
their exceptional academic and community involvement.
Dr. Carol Slocum Book Award | Stockton University | August 2016
• Annual scholarship award given to a student in good standing with a demonstrated involvement in
the marine science program at Stockton University.
Environmental Association of Ocean City Environmental Studies Scholarship | Stockton University |
August 2016
• Annual scholarship given to a Stockton student with a proven commitment to community service
and the environment.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | June 2016
• Award given to a student for their proven dedication to helping their community and spreading
cultural awareness.
Stockton Foundation Scholar | Stockton Scholarship Foundation | August 2017
• Award given to a Stockton student for excellent academics and a commitment to improving the
campus community.
Environmental Association of Ocean City Environmental Studies Scholarship | Stockton University |
August 2017
• Annual scholarship given to a Stockton student with a proven commitment to community service
and the environment.
Stacy Moore Hagan Estuarine Science Scholarship | Stockton University | June 2017
• Scholarship award given to students who are selected for the Stacy Moore Hagan internship.