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Suzanna L. Bräuer, Ph. D. Postdoctoral Fellow Department of Environmental and Biomolecular Systems Ph: (503) 748-1978 Fax: (503) 748-1464 E-mail:
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EDUCATION
Cornell
University, Department of Microbiology, Ithaca, NY. Ph. D. 2006.
The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA. Received a
Bachelor of Science. 2000.
Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. Received a
Bachelor of Arts in Russian Literature. 1995.
North Carolina School of Science and Math, Durham, NC. Two hundred
students were selected to attend from over eight hundred candidates. Received a
High School Diploma. 1991.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Postdoctoral
Fellow,
Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR. Evaluating the importance
of Mn-oxidizing bacteria in carbon fixation in marine systems using
biogeochemical, genomic, molecular and culturing techniques. August 2006 –
present.
Research
Assistant,
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Examining the role of microorganisms in carbon
cycling and decomposition in northern peat bogs in central New York State. Isolating and characterizing novel anaerobes
from acidic peat. Proteogenomic studies
of Methanoregula boonei. August, 2001-2006.
Undergraduate
Researcher,
The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA. Used GC-MS/SIM to analyze trace
pesticide residues and conducted benthic aquatic macro invertebrate assays to
determine stream health of the Green Cove Creek in Olympia, WA. 1999-2000.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Discussion
Leader,
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Led one of the small discussion groups, which
met periodically throughout the course.
Presented introductory material, led activities and provided individual
instruction to undergraduate students as part of the General Microbiology
Lecture (BioMI 290). 2001-2005.
Instructor, Cornell University, Ithaca,
NY. Designed course curriculum and worksheets, presented lectures and led
discussions for the General Microbiology Discussion (BioMI 292). Spring 2004
and 2006.
Teaching
Assistant, Cornell
University, Ithaca, NY. Assisted students in proper laboratory techniques
including microscopy, culturing, HPLC and GC analyses. Provided individual instruction and
presented introductory material for HPLC analyses in the Advanced Microbiology
Laboratory (BioMI 391). Fall 2002.
Teaching
Assistant, Cornell
University, Ithaca, NY. Developed activities and homework assignments, graded
writing assignments, small group projects and exams, and also facilitated
in-class activities. Held office hours and led review sessions for the General
Microbiology Lecture (BioMI 290). 2001-2002.
Adjunct Faculty, Grays Harbor College,
Aberdeen, WA. Assisted students with algebra and basic math skills for the
Developmental Math laboratory two nights a week. Fall Quarter 2000.
Student Laboratory and Instrument Aide, The Evergreen State
College, Olympia, WA. Instructed college students in the use of scientific
instruments, in preparing samples, and handling hazardous waste. Assisted with the maintenance of scientific
instruments and laboratories. 1999-2000.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Member, Admissions Committee,
Department of Microbiology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. 2003- 2004.
Treasurer, Program in Biogeochemistry
and Environmental Biocomplexity, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
2003-2004.
Outdoor Leader, Cornell Outdoor Education,
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
Developing activities and games for Basic Rock Climbing Courses,
Telemark Skiing and Sea Kayaking Courses.
Facilitated the “Teaching with Games” workshop for the 2003 annual
instructor training. 2002-present.
Master
Composter,
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ithaca, NY. 2002-2005.
Environmental
Educator and Team Leader, South Whidbey AmeriCorps, Langley, WA. Developed curriculum, facilitated activities and presented
material to classes at Langley Middle School one day each week. Organized community service projects and
wetland restoration projects. Spring 2001.
Environmental
Specialist,
Washington State Parks/Washington Conservation Corps, Olympia, WA. Acquired permits, assisted in habitat
analyses and prepared commentary for public record. 2000.
AmeriCorps Volunteer, YMCA Earth Service Corps Olympia, WA. Assisted
students (ages 11-18) with planning and implementation of restoration
projects. Facilitated experiential
learning opportunities including workshops, adventure trips, natural history
walks, and environmental projects. 1998-1999.
Intern,
Wetland Monitoring Program, Department of Transportation, Olympia, WA 1998.
GRANTS
AND AWARDS
2005 Small Grant, NSF IGERT in Biogeochemistry and Environmental Biocomplexity, Cornell University
2005 Environmental Research Grant, Cornell Center for the Environment, Cornell University
2003 Outstanding Teaching Assistant, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University
2001 Research Fellowship, Program in Biogeochemistry and Environmental Change, Cornell University
1999 Research Grant, The Evergreen State College Foundation
PUBLICATIONS
Peer-Reviewed Journals (undergraduate researchers
are denoted by an asterisk*):
Bräuer SL, Yashiro E, Ueno N*, Yavitt
JB, and Zinder SH. 2006. Characterization of acid-tolerant H2/CO2-utilizing
methanogenic enrichment cultures from an acidic peat bog. FEMS Microbiol. Ecol.
57(2):206-216.
Cadillo-Quiroz H, Bräuer SL, Yashiro E, Sun C*, Yavitt JB, and Zinder SH. 2006.
Vertical profiles of methanogens in two contrasting acidic peatlands in central
New York State, USA. Environ. Microbiol. 8(8):1428-1440.
Bräuer SL, Yashiro E, Cadillo-Quiroz
H, Yavitt JB, and Zinder SH. 2006. Isolation of a novel acidiphilic methanogen
from an acidic peat bog. Nature 442:192-194.
Bräuer SL, Yavitt JB, and Zinder SH.
2004. Methanogenesis in McLean Bog, an acidic peat bog in upstate New York:
stimulation by H2/CO2 in the presence of rifampicin, or
by low concentrations of acetate. Geomicrobiol. J. 21(7):433-443.
Poster Abstracts
Bräuer SL, Yashiro E, Yavitt JB, and
Zinder SH. 2006. Characterization of ‘Candidatus Methanoregula boonei
strain 6A8’, a Novel Acidiphilic Methanogen from and Acidic Peat Bog in Central
New York State, Gordon Research Conference in Environmental Bioinorganic
Chemistry, Andover NH.
Bräuer SL, Yashiro E, Yavitt JB, and
Zinder SH. 2005. Isolation of a Novel Methanogen from an Acidic Peat Bog,
Gordon Research Conference in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, New
London, CT.
Bräuer SL, Yashiro E, Yavitt JB, and
Zinder SH. 2005. A Novel Methanogen from an Acidic Peat Bog, American Society
for Microbiology 105th General Meeting, Atlanta, GA.
Bräuer SL, Yavitt JB, and Zinder SH.
2004. Methanogenesis in an Acidic Peat Bog, American Society for Microbiology
104rd General Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
Yavitt J, Zinder S, Bräuer S, Yashiro E, Cadillo Quiroz H, and Dettling M. 2003.
Anaerobic Bacteria and Methanogens in Northern Peatland Ecosystems, 2nd
Annual Microbial Observatories Principal Investigators’ Workshop, Arlington,
VA.
Bräuer SL, Yavitt JB, and Zinder SH.
2003. Factors Influencing Methanogenesis in an Acidic Peat Bog in Central New
York State, American Society for Microbiology 103rd General Meeting,
Washington, DC.
Bräuer SL, Zinder SH, Yavitt JB,
Thies JE, and Angert ER. 2002. Characterization of Microbial Community
Structure in Northern Peatlands near Tompkins County, NY. Society of Wetland
Scientists 23rd Annual Conference, Lake Placid, NY.
Invited Talks
Bräuer SL,
Yashiro E, Cadillo-Quiroz H, Yavitt JB, and Zinder. 2005. Isolation of a novel
acidiphilic methanogen from an acidic peat bog, 3rd Annual Symposium
in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences,
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
Lecture Abstracts
Bräuer SL, Yavitt JB, and Zinder SH.
2004. Methanogenesis in an Acidic Peat Bog, Annual Seminar of the Department of
Microbiology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
Bräuer S and Folsom M. 2000.
GS-MS/SIM Analysis of Trace Pesticide Residues in the Green Cove Creek in
Western Washington. American Chemical Society’s
Undergraduate Research Conference, Western Washington University, Bellingham,
WA.
Bräuer S and Folsom M. 2000.
Evaluating the Health of the Green Cove Creek in Olympia, Washington. Annual
Meeting of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Environmental
Toxicology and Chemistry, Department of Ecology, Olympia, WA.
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
American Society for Microbiology
Society of Wetland Scientists
Cornell University Field of Microbiology Students
Association
Cornell University Program in Biogeochemistry and
Environmental Biocomplexity
UNDERGRADUATES ADVISED
Seppo Aro, Analysing methanogenic rates in peat and culturing methanogens and acetogens. 2004-present.
Nori Ueno, Culturing acetogens and characterizing strain TR1. 2004-2005.
Criag Bierle, Analysing methanogenic rates, culturing cellulolytic bacteria in peat. 2002-2004.
Vikram Mathrani, Culturing N2
fixers. 2002-2003.