Honor Society® member
Margaret Bacon
Graduate Research Assistant at USDA, APHIS, National Wildlife Research Center
- Colorado State University
- Equine Science, Biomedical Science, Veterinary Science
- Class of 2014
- Fort Collins, Colorado
Member since May 2014
Education
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Colorado State University
MS Biomedical Science with focus in Reproductive Physiology
2014 – 2016
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Colorado State University
Non-degree seeking: Zoology
2013 – 2014
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Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
AAS Animal Technology/ Certified Veterinary Technician
2010 – 2011
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Colorado State University
BS Equine Science/ Minor Agricultural Resources and Economics
2005 – 2009
Honors and awards
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Colorado State University Honor Student: Dean's List
Spring 2013 Dean's List in Zoology. Maintaining above 3.6GPA taking over 12 credits.
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Colorado State University Honor Student
5/2009 - Graduated with a BS Equine Science and minor in Agricultural Resources and Economics. Award for Academic Excellence in Animal Science.
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Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology Honor Student
3/2009-12/2011. Highest Honors every quarter of attendance.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Combined research and clinical work in veterinary medicine. Career focus interests include reproductive physiology, neonatal pathophysiology, cellular biology, teaching, wildlife management, reproductive management, herd health, the human-animal interface, and animal behaviors. Future sectors of interest include One Health, government, academia, research and possibly zoo animal medicine.
- Graduate school interests
Admitted to the MS in Biomedical Science with a focus in Reproductive Physiology at Colorado State University and currently doing research with the USDA. I will be applying to a combined DVM/PhD program and also a DVM program with research/Global Health certificates in hopes to begin matriculation fall 2016.
- Outside the classroom
Volunteering, Meetup events (organizing and participating,) Rock Climbing both outdoors and indoors, Camping, Hiking, Running, Bouldering, Biking, Backpacking, Reading, Gluten-Free Cooking, Telemark Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross-Country Skiing, Disc Golf
Experience
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Graduate Research Assistant
USDA, APHIS, National Wildlife Research Center
Sep 2014 – May 2016
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Retail Associate
Outpost Sunsport, Fort Collins, CO
Nov 2013 – Apr 2014
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Certified Veterinary Technician (Mixed Animal)
San Juan Veterinary Clinic, Montrose, CO
Jan 2012 – Dec 2013
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On-Call Uncertified Veterinary Technician
Colorado Equine Clinic, Littleton, CO
Jun 2011 – Jan 2012
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Uncertified Veterinary Technician (Mixed Animal/ Mobile)
Three Peaks Veterinary Clinic, Elizabeth, CO
Jun 2010 – Jan 2012
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Pet Nurse
Banfield Pet Hospital, Parker, CO
Apr 2010 – Jun 2010
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Retail Associate
Aspen Sports, Snowmass, CO
Dec 2009 – Mar 2010
Volunteering
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Founder and Head Organizer
FoCo Under 40 (www.meetup.com)
Jan 2015 – Present
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Assistant Organizer
Fort Collins Sports and Social Club
Apr 2013 – Aug 2015
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Student Volunteer in Equine Reproduction during high volume portion of the season
Colorado State University Equine Reproduction Laboratory
Mar 2013 – Aug 2015
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Student Volunteer in Equine Orthopedics- Technician/horse handling
Colorado State University Equine Orthopedic Research Center
Jan 2013 – May 2013
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Unpaid Intern- Veterinary Technician
Littleton Equine Medical Center
Oct 2011 – Dec 2011
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Veterinary Technician
Colorado Equine Clinic
Mar 2011 – Jun 2011
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Canine Behavioral Evaluations Coordinator
Larimer Humane Society
Dec 2008 – May 2009
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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