3235 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (559) 250-0665
3235 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (559) 250-0665
Abigail Cox
PROFILE
I see myself as a leader who is hardworking, trustworthy, able to work with others, and has a positive outlook on life. I am willing to learn new things and enjoy a creative work environment.
Objective
I am looking to develop my observational, technical, and analytical skills in science and Entomology.Attending graduate school allowed me to continue my research experience and increase my knowledge of statistics, experimental design, scientific design, and insects. When I graduate school my goal is to secure a position in a company thatencourages creative thinking and opportunities for making contributions to thebusiness.
WORK EXPERIENCE
June 2014- PresentDept. Of Entomology at LSUBaton Rouge, LA
A graduate student assistant in the Soybean Entomology lab supporting graduate and professor research by data collection and maintaining insect colonies. Conducting lab and field research for my Masters thesis.
August 2011-June 2014Dept. Of Entomology at LSUBaton Rouge, LA
A student assistant in the Soybean Entomology lab supporting graduate and professor research by data collection and maintaining insect colonies. Conducting lab and field research for my ESA poster presentation.
May 2012-August 2012Dow AgroSciencesFresno, CA
As an intern, gained research experience in applied field work. Collected data and worked with a team of interns to set up and irrigate fields. Worked with corn, cotton, grapes, trees, and vegetable crops, infesting them with corn earworm, codling moths, and aphids. I oversaw the data collection and management of the grape trials.
August 2011-December 2012Colonnade GroupBaton Rouge, LA
A hostess and floor manager of the Stadium Club for LSU football events. My responsibilities included overseeing staff so that patrons had a good experience.
May 2010-August 2010Syngenta Crop Protection, INC.Vero Beach, FL
As an intern, developed analytical and research skills working with scientistson trials, coming up with creative solutions to problems, and conducting independent testing. Learned to follow detailed instructions and procedures to obtain accurate results. A few duties included insect colony and greenhouse maintenance, data collection and entry, plant production for trial work, assisting in pesticide application in research trials.
EDUCATION
B.S. 5/ 2014 Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA
Major: Agriculture Pest Management Minor: Agriculture GPA = 2.7
H.S. Diploma, 6/2009 Buchanan High School Clovis, CA GPA = 3.5
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
December 2004 to 2012 Bridge Church Childcare Fresno County, CA
Babysat for events during the week and also helped in Sunday morning classes. I have watched children from ages 4 weeks to 12 years. I also have been very involved with VBS during the summers.
SKILLS
Skills: Experienced in Microsoft, iWork, able to operate home and lawn care machinery, lay and maintain drip tape, controlled irrigation, crop maintenance, some pesticide spraying.
Presentations and Publications
Cox, Abigail J., Chen, X., Davis, J. A. 2013. Induced Host Plant Resistance: Jasmonic effect on soybean loopers (Chrysodeixis includens). Poster No. DO581. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Nov. 2013. Austin, TX.
Cox, Abigail J., Davis, J. A. 2014. Induced host plant resistance effects on insecticide efficacy. Presentation No. 85226 Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Nov. 2014. Portland, OR.
Cox, Abigail J., Davis, J.A. 2015. Is Palmer amaranth an Alternative Host for Soybean Looper? Presentation No.10 Entomological Society of America Southeastern Branch Meeting. Mar. 2015. Biloxi, MS.
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