Honor Society® member
Zachary Cartwright
Disc Jockey at Stubblefields Bar in Pullman, WA
- Washington State University
- Food Science
- Class of 2017
- Pullman, Washington
Member since December 2013
About
My name is Zachary Cartwright and I am a PhD candidate in food science at Washington State University. The focus of my research is wine microbiology and processing. Specifically, I am investigating the wine spoilage microorganism Brettanomyces bruxellensis and considering different methods to prevent wine infections. Additionally, I participate on a wide variety of food product development teams at the university.
Education
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Washington State University
Food Science
2013 – 2017
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New Mexico State University
Biochemistry
2008 – 2013
Honors and awards
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Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest Award Winner (2015)
1st, 2nd and 3rd place in cheddar cheese, cottage cheese and ice cream respectively at the product evaluation contest.
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WA Association of Wine Grape Growers Convention Top Poster (2015)
3rd place poster in the graduate division
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Lewis and Clark IFT Student Poster Night Top Poster (2014)
1st place poster in the graduate division
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WA Association of Wine Grape Growers Convention Top Poster (2014)
1st place poster in the graduate division
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Distinguished Research Assistantship for Diverse Scholars Award (2013)
Intended to increase access and opportunities to graduate education for U.S. students from underrepresented/ underserved communities
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Highest Honors in the College of Arts and Science (May 2013)
Graduated with the highest GPA and most number of credit hours
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Devasthali Outstanding Chemistry/Biochemistry Senior Award (2013)
Given to the top senior in the chemistry/biochemistry department at New Mexico State University (NMSU)
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Glenn R. Hamiel Award (2013)
Given to the top analytical student at NMSU
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Crimson Scholar (2008-2013)
Maintained at least a 3.5 GPA at NMSU every semester
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Dean’s Honors List (2009-2013)
The top 15% of eligible students in the College of Arts & Sciences comprise the Dean’s Honors List (NMSU)
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Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students Discipline Award (2012)
Presented research on human physiology from a summer internship at the University of Oregon
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Sundt Honors Scholar (2012)
Chosen to represent my university at sustainability training in Nicaragua
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Top Biochemistry Student Award (2011)
Given to the student with the highest grades in biochemistry at NMSU
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Top Organic Chemistry Student Award (2011)
Given to the student with the highest grades in organic chemistry at NMSU
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Upon completion of my degree I hope to enter either the wine and dairy food industries, or help grow the food science program at a university.
Experience
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Disc Jockey
Stubblefields Bar in Pullman, WA
Jun 2015 – Nov 2015
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Research in wine processing/microbiology
Washington State University
Jun 2013 – May 2017
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Research in human physiology through the Summer Program for Undergraduate Research
University of Oregon
May 2012 – Aug 2012
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Research in biochemistry through the Minority Access to Research Careers Program
New Mexico State University
May 2011 – May 2013
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Research in genomics through the Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement
New Mexico State University
May 2010 – Aug 2010
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Tutor for Biology/Chemistry
Student Success Center at New Mexico State University
May 2010 – Aug 2010
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Crimson Scholar Residential Mentor
The Honors College at New Mexico State University
Aug 2009 – May 2011
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Painter/Packager/Manager of Shipping
Ideal Vacuum (PChem Labs) in Albuquerque, NM
May 2004 – Aug 2008
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
