Nathan Morehouse

Honors and Awards: National Merit Scholarship, Dean’s List - 3 Semesters, Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Honors in Research, GPA: 3.43.

Charles G. Finney Corporate High School, Rochester, New York. Regents Diploma (June 1996) with Honors.

General Manager/Sommelier (December 2000 – August 2002) Restaurant 2 Vine, Rochester, New York.

Management of both floor and kitchen staff. Relevant activities include staff training, instruction of employees with a range of learning abilities and familiarity with subject material, organization and presentation of wine seminars, customer and employee relations, and maintenance of restaurant operations. Position has required ongoing development of skills and organizational ability in a high-paced work environment.

Substitute Teacher (January 2001 – June 2001) Wilson Magnet High School, City School District, Rochester, New York.

Taught predominantly science courses. Led discussions, conducted labs and taught lectures on chemistry, physics, earth science and biology. Aided students in understanding problem sets, concepts presented during the class period, and laboratory techniques. Required ability to communicate basic principles of science to a variety of interest levels and attention spans.

Crewman (June 2000 – September 2000), Peter Danelski, Owner, Uyak Bay Fisheries, Kodiak Island, Alaska.

Worked as a commercial fisherman for the summer salmon season. Work duties included catch, retrieval and delivery of salmon as well as preparation, construction, maintenance and repair of all fishing and nautical equipment. Required spatial learning and thinking skills, initiative, endurance, and an ability to communicate clearly and quickly with others.

Independent Research/Honors Thesis (May 1999 – May 2000), Professor Cole Gilbert, Dept. of Entomology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.

Conducted an independent study involving field and laboratory work, as well as analysis and interpretation of results. Included development of a novel apparatus and an associated methodology. Project success required self-discipline, independent, innovative thinking, and a familiarity with scientific protocol and relevant literature.

Research Assistant (October 1998 – June 1999) and Field Assistant (July 1999, January 2000), Professor Alison Power, Dept. of Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.

Intensive field collection of invertebrate population samples from El Parque Nacional de los Haitises, Dominican Republic and subsequent laboratory analysis. Laboratory work included personal identification and study of ant populations as an indication of rainforest health and succession stage. The project involved relating to local, Spanish speaking authorities as well as working closely with a three-person team, and demanded mental and physical perseverance, attention to detail, and a healthy work ethic.

Pharmacy Technician (Fall 1995 – Winter 1998), St. Mary’s and Park Ridge Hospitals, Rochester, New York.

Stocked medications in pharmacy, emergency department, intensive care and surgical units, and other hospital wings. Input prescriptions and pricing data. Delivered patient medications to hospital wards. Trained new employees and worked with customers. Assisted in development of a program to minimize unnecessary overuse of antibiotics. Required personal relations skills, focus on detailed tasks, and accountability.

A gallery of photographs taken in Alaska, Europe, and Romania.