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Kali Prescott
623-308-5117 | kprescott@csumb.edu
Education
2014-2017 California State University Monterey Bay, Seaside,CA
B.S. Ecology, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology, GPA: 3.82
2013-2014 Glendale Community College,Glendale, AZ
Associate in Science with Distinction, GPA: 3.77
Research Interests
 Evolutionary Biology: Adaptation of microbial metabolism to extreme ecosystems in order
to theorize the limitsof life on Earth and elsewhere.
 Astrobiology: Application of ecology, evolution, and environmental modeling to understand
the adaptability of life to extreme environments and the origin of life in the universe.
 Organismal Ecology: Exploring the dynamic relationships of microbial populations involving
Archea and/or extremophiles
Research Experience
2016 Characterizing the Electrical Potential Gradient of the Molera Wetland, and Identifying
Potential Exoelectrogens in the Soil Community. -In Progress-
California State University, Monterey Bay, Haffa Lab,
Mentor: Arlene Haffa Ph.D.
Measured the electrical potential gradient of the soil column, and will
perform microbial analysis to identifyexoelectrogens and evaluate their role
in the production of electricity and in generating the redox gradient in the
soil.
2015 How Does Deep Peat Warming Affect Greenhouse Gas Concentrations in Porewater?
University of Oregon Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR), Bridgham Lab,
Graduate Student Mentor: Anya Hopple
Primary Investigator: Scott Bridgham Ph.D.
Evaluated how in situ warming of peat affects the concentration of
greenhouse gases (Carbon dioxide and methane) and methanogenic
substrate (Hydrogen gas) in the porewater of northern peatlands as a model
for climate change.

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Distinctions and Awards
 Dean's List, Fall 2014 - Present, CSUMB
Awarded to students maintaining a GPA of a 3.5 or higher.
 UROC Scholar, January 2015 - Present
Competitive two-year program that engages students in mentored
undergraduate research and prepares students for research –based
graduate programs.
 McNair Scholar, January 2015 - Present
A federal program to prepare undergraduates for doctoral degrees through
involvementin research and other scholarly activities.
 CSU-LSAMP Scholar, January 2015 - Present
Louis Stokes Alliancesfor Minority Participation is a program the provides
funding to alliances that aid and prepare students from underrepresented
groups to achieve an advanced degree and career in STEM fields.
 CSU-LSAMP PROUD Scholar, 2016
PROUD scholars are distinguished from other LSAMP Scholars for their
academic and research achievements as well as their accomplishments
within their community.
 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Omicron Lambda Chapter (#2796710), Feb. 2014 - Present
Phi Theta Kappa recognizes and encourages scholarship among two-year
college students by providing opportunities for the developmentof
leadership and service in an intellectual climate, and fosters interest in
continuing academic excellence.
Research Presentations
2016 UROC Research Symposium (Poster)
“Characterizing the Electrical Potential Gradient of the Molera Wetland, and Identifying
Potential Exoelectrogens in the Soil Community.”
K. Prescott, Arlene Haffa
2015 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (Poster)
“How Does Deep Peat Warming Affect Greenhouse Gas Concentrations in Porewater?”
K. Prescott, A. Hopple, and S. Bridgham
2015 University of Oregon SPUR Symposium (Poster and Oral)
“How Does Deep Peat Warming Affect Greenhouse Gas Concentrations in Porewater?”
K. Prescott, A. Hopple, and S. Bridgham.

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Leadership and Volunteer Roles
2016 Local Urban Gardeners, Volunteer, Salinas, CA
Planting and maintaining two community gardens in Natividad Creek Park and
Salinas Central Park. Performing outreach at local farmer’s markets and pther
events by organizing activities with children to teach them about organic gardening
and the outdoors.
2016 SCUBA: Open Water and Advanced/Rescue Diving Courses, Teaching Assistant, CSUMB
Leading students through gear assembly instruction and open ocean dives. Assisting
in teaching diving and safety skillsto students pursuing an Open Water Diving
Certification, and training students seeking Advanced and Rescue Certifications to
respond to diving emergencies in the open ocean.
2015 SPCA for Monterey County, Volunteer, Salinas, CA
Assisting with husbandry, veterinary care, and behavior training with farm and barn
animals including: horses, pigs, rabbits, chickens, goats, etc…
Relevant Coursework
Physics for Biologists (Fall 2015)
Ecology, (Fall 2015)
Comparative Physiology, (Fall 2015)
Applied Statistics for Biology, (Spring2015)
Genetics (Spring 2015)
Molecular Cell Biology (Spring 2016)
Microbiology (Spring 2016)
Ecology, Evolution, Biodiversity, and Plant
Physiology, (Spring 2015)
Ethics in Biology, (Fall 2014)
Molecular and Cell Biology and Animal
Physiology, (Fall 2014)
Organic Chemistry for Biologist, (Fall 2014)
Environmental Modeling, (Fall 2016)
Practical Computing for Scientists, (Fall 2016)
Skills
 Master, Advanced, Rescue, and Openwater certifications
- Certifiedthrough NAUI to complete divesup to 120ft
- Trained to complete dives including: night dives,low visibility,lightrecovery,
and navigation.
 AAUS Certified Research Diver
- Trained in underwater research techniques including: transects, quadrats,
videography, etc…
- Proficient in developingand executing research projects with diving components
and methodology,

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 Programming in Python
- Foundational knowledge in Python coding language.
- Able to write and execute code in jupyter programing and through Linux
programing shell.
 Modelling in Stella, MS Excel, R, and ArcMap Model Builder
- Foundational experience with one-dimensional and two-dimensional model
building.
 R and RStudio Statistical Program
- Proficient in coding and interpretation of statistical tests including t-Test, One-
Way ANOVA, Two-Way ANOVA, Tukey, Wilcoxon, etc…
 Field Data Collection
- Utilize transects, quadrats, site characterization, and other forms of fielddata
collection (see Science Diving certification).
- Design, organize, and execute observational and experimental fielddata
collection.
 Microbiology Laboratory Skills
- Knowledgeable in the use of aseptic technique and sterilization, serial dilution,
gel electrophoresis, gram staining, capsule staining, microscopy, streaking for
isolation, PCR, DNA washing, biochemical analyses (Oxidase, Citrase, Amylase,
etc.), Methyl Red and Voges-Proskaur Test, and Kirby-Bauer Antibiotic
Resistance Test.
 Gas Chromatography
- Perform gas sample analysis using a gas chromatograph both manual injection
and automated (Shimadzu) with a software input interface (GC Solutions).
 Microsoft Excel
- Complete Data entry, analysis, and graphic representation of data.
- Following completion of Fall 2016 Semester: perform modeling of natural and
experimental systems.