alex casamassima

Recent graduate in environmental and sustainability studies seeking emplyment.

ALEX CASAMASSIMA
671 Scarsdale Rd, Yonkers NY 10707
EDUCATION
Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Bachelor of Arts
Major: Environmental Studies Concentration: Conservation Biology
Major: Sustainability Studies GPA: 3.85
Provost’s Award for Academic Excellence, Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Departmental Honors
EXPERIENCE
Earthworm Ecotoxicology Lab Fall 2021 - May 2023
Research Team Leader under Dr. Sharon Pochron
● Studied the effects of contaminants, pesticides, and fertilizers on earthworm biometrics and the
changes to the local soil microbiome
● Awarded $5,000 grant through Stony Brook University's Undergraduate Research & Creative
Activities (URECA) Summer Research Program
● Published in Frontiers in Environmental Science
Stony Brook Environmental Club
Co-President May 2021 - May 2023
● Managed long-standing campus club with 400+ members, 500+ mailing list subscribers, and
1000+ Instagram followers
● Fostered a greater appreciation for the environment through educational events, volunteer
opportunities, and off-campus trips
● Delegated club responsibilities among seven other “Election Board” members, plan for and lead
weekly general body meetings, oversee communications, and facilitate collaborations with other
clubs and organizations
Undergraduate Student Government at Stony Brook University
At-Large Senator, President Pro-Tempore May 2021 - May 2023
● Served as an elected representative of over 18,000 undergraduate students, act as a liaison between
the student body and administration
● Allocate an annual student activity budget of $3.2M to over 100 registered campus clubs and
organizations
● Won ‘Senator of the Year” at SBU Spring 2023 Student Engagement and Activities awards
ceremony
SKILLS
Esri ArcGIS • Python • Canva Graphic Design • Photoshop • Microsoft Suite • Google Apps
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
● Primate Behavior Research in Madagascar, Stony Brook International Academic Programs
● Social Media Manager for Sunrise Stony Brook
● Peer Mentor at Academic Success and Tutoring at Stony Brook University
● Member on Board of Directors, Faculty Student Association (FSA) at Stony Brook University
● Volunteer, Horseshoe Crab Tagging and Monitoring with Peconic Estuary Partnership
● Member, Stony Brook Marine Science Club

EDUCATION
Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Bachelor of Arts
Major: Environmental Studies Concentration: Conservation Biology
Major: Sustainability Studies GPA: 3.85
Provost’s Award for Academic Excellence, Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Departmental Honors
EXPERIENCE
Earthworm Ecotoxicology Lab Fall 2021 - May 2023
Research Team Leader under Dr. Sharon Pochron
● Studied the effects of contaminants, pesticides, and fertilizers on earthworm biometrics and the
changes to the local soil microbiome
● Awarded $5,000 grant through Stony Brook University's Undergraduate Research & Creative
Activities (URECA) Summer Research Program
● Published in Frontiers in Environmental Science
Stony Brook Environmental Club
Co-President May 2021 - May 2023
● Managed long-standing campus club with 400+ members, 500+ mailing list subscribers, and
1000+ Instagram followers
● Fostered a greater appreciation for the environment through educational events, volunteer
opportunities, and off-campus trips
● Delegated club responsibilities among seven other “Election Board” members, plan for and lead
weekly general body meetings, oversee communications, and facilitate collaborations with other
clubs and organizations
Undergraduate Student Government at Stony Brook University
At-Large Senator, President Pro-Tempore May 2021 - May 2023
● Served as an elected representative of over 18,000 undergraduate students, act as a liaison between
the student body and administration
● Allocate an annual student activity budget of $3.2M to over 100 registered campus clubs and
organizations
● Won ‘Senator of the Year” at SBU Spring 2023 Student Engagement and Activities awards
ceremony
SKILLS
Esri ArcGIS • Python • Canva Graphic Design • Photoshop • Microsoft Suite • Google Apps
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
● Primate Behavior Research in Madagascar, Stony Brook International Academic Programs
● Social Media Manager for Sunrise Stony Brook
● Peer Mentor at Academic Success and Tutoring at Stony Brook University
● Member on Board of Directors, Faculty Student Association (FSA) at Stony Brook University
● Volunteer, Horseshoe Crab Tagging and Monitoring with Peconic Estuary Partnership
● Member, Stony Brook Marine Science Club