Lauren Czaplicki D'Antonio

Lauren Czaplicki D'Antonio, PhD- Education https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-czaplicki-phd-a-/ Duke University Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering Winter 2017 Master of Science in Environmental Engineering Winter 2015 The Ohio State University Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering Skills Language ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ Spanish German French Software Summer 2012 Activities and Leadership PhD Plus Professional Development Program Leadership Chair Directed professional development initiatives that aim to prepare PhD students for success in both graduate school and their professional careers Cultivated consensus between faculty advisors and graduate students of the workshop committee, communications committee, and networking committee Females Excelling More in Math, Engineering, and Science Capstone Mentor Engaged young women in basics of biotechnology, microbiology, and bioremediation by implementing a lesson plan designed using state science standards Microsoft – Excel, Word, Project, Project, OneNote Biological – GENEOUS, ARB, GALAXY, VELVET, FigTree Other –AutoCAD Inventor Developed curricula of summer workshops, networking opportunities, seminars and special events aligned with PhD Plus objectives Designed lesson plan modelling a superfund site with microbial maps, then guiding students to build models of cells using cookies and candies, match DNA sequences to a database, and present findings to each other Presented with a Leadership Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Pratt School of Engineering’s PhD Plus Program Introduction to Environmental Engineering Project Management 500 Women Scientists Communication, budgeting, leadership, management, organization, problem solving C Coordinator and Active Member Coordinate activities (organize science outreach events and internal networking opportunities) to help the Boulder pod advance our mission of making science open, accessible, and inclusive. Journal of Environmental Engineering, Biodegradation Journal UNIX R Reviewer Reviewed manuscripts and provided feedback to authors on areas for improvement Experience Science by Design, LLC. Founder • • • Environmental Molecular Biotechnology Graduate Teaching Assistant Facilitated Duke University postgraduate training by delivering guest lectures on topics such as bioremediation and bioethics, guiding discussions, and developing laboratory practicum spanning topics in biotechnology Boulder, CO Fall 2018-current Created Science by Design, LLC. with the mission to help technical clients grow their business by articulating their ideas effectively. I help them raise funds by editing their proposals and applications, write effective content by coaching them on strategy, and market their ideas by designing graphics and websites that educate without overwhelming. Leverage networking skills and relationship building to develop new business opportunities. Jonah Ventures Research Scientist/Bioinformatician • • • • Graduate Teaching Assistant Facilitated Duke University undergraduate exploration of a range of topics in environmental engineering by delivering guest lectures, administering grades, and developing and implementing laboratory practicum Boulder, CO Fall 2017 – Fall 2018 Developed new business opportunities through market research and delivering clear explanations of technology applications Managed positive client relationships with enthusiasm and clear communication of study results (both written and verbal) Established best practices for treatment of high throughput sequencing data from meta-barcoding studies. Automated critical elements of data processing, reducing man-hours required to complete individual analysis, reducing data entry errors, and expediting deliverables to clients Built and maintained functionality of cloud computing via the Amazon Web Services ecosystem Duke University Graduate Research Assistant to Dr. Claudia Gunsch Durham, NC Fall 2012-Fall 2017 • Established sustainable remediation strategy for successful reduction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contamination in soils using site-specific fungi and bacteria. Published three papers describing this process in peer-reviewed journals: • Czaplicki, et al. Evaluating the Mycostimulation Potential of Select Carbon Amendments for the Degradation of a Model PAH by an Ascomycete Strain Enriched from a Superfund Site. Biodegradation. (2018) Accepted • Czaplicki and Gunsch. Reflection on Molecular Approaches Influencing State-of-the-Art Bioremediation Design: Culturing to Microbial Community Fingerprinting to Omics. J. Environ. Eng- -. • Czaplicki, L. M., Cooper, E., Ferguson, P. L., Stapleton, H. M., Vilgalys, R. and Gunsch, C. K. (2016), "A New Perspective on Sustainable Soil Remediation—Case Study Suggests Novel Fungal Genera Could Facilitate in situ Biodegradation of Hazardous Contaminants." Remediation, 26: 59–72. doi:10.1002/rem.21458 • Czaplicki, L.M., Dharia M., Cooper E.M., Ferguson, P.L., Gunsch, C.K., (2018),"Evaluating the mycostimulation potential of select carbon amendments for the degradation of a model PAH by an ascomycete strain enriched from a superfund site." Biodegradation. 2018 Jul 13. doi: 10.1007/s--z. • Increased science accessibility by authoring blog articles: • Czaplicki. A Fungi Walks into a Superfund Site… Duke University Superfund Research Center Blog. http://sites.nicholas.duke.du/superfund/afungi-walks-into-a-superfund-site/ (2014) • Czaplicki. Should Voluntary Employee Wellness Programs Include Genetic Testing? Rethinking Regulation Blog. http://kenan.ethics.duke.edu/regulation/blog/should-voluntary-employee-wellness-programs-include-genetic-testing/ (2017) • Mentored three undergraduate research assistants through training in molecular biotechnology. Actively participated in the Duke Superfund Center’s research experience for undergraduate colloquium as a speaker • Presented research results to non-specialist audiences: • How Can We Harness Local Fungi to Clean Polluted Soils. GradX talks. Society of Duke Fellows. April 2016. • A fungus Walks into a Superfund Site: A Fungal Biostimulation Adventure. New Jersey Mycological Association. November 2015. Battelle Memorial Institute Environmental Restoration Intern • • • • Columbus, OH Summer 2011-Summer 2012 Evaluated suitability of remediation technologies for various site contamination Updated EPA’s CluIn website describing advances in remediation technologies Co-authored successful proposal for internal research funding to evaluate a new bioremediation strategy to address an emerging contaminant Supported organizational efforts for the International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, the Global Conference on Oceans, Climate and Security, and the International Symposium on Bioremediation and Sustainable Environmental Technologies