Curriculum Vitae

Erin Dimino
Phone: 201-874-2917
edimino@radford.edu

Permanent Address: School Address:

71 River Road 100 Sanford Circle
Stanhope, NJ 07874 Apt B
Radford, VA 24141
Education

University of New Haven│August 2019-Present│New Haven, CT

Master of Forensic Science

Radford University│August 2017-May 2019│Radford, VA

Bachelor of Science, Biology
Minor: Forensic Science

Sussex County Community College│August 2015-May 2017│Newton, NJ

Associate of Science, Biology

Relevant Coursework

FOSC 201: Innovations in Forensic BIOL 232: Organismal Biology

Science
FOSC 210: Introduction to Forensic
Anthropology
FOSC 401: Advanced Research in
Biomedical Forensic Science
BIOL 105: Biology of Cells &
Microorganisms
BIOL 231: Genetics, Evolution &
Development
BIOL 334: Microbiology
BIOL 409: Virology
BIOL 450: Molecular Biology
CHEM 301: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 302: Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 101: General Chemistry I
CHEM 102: General Chemistry II
STATS 200: Statistics for Biology

Research / Professional Experience

Undergraduate Researcher Department of Anthropological and Forensic Science,

Radford University | January 2019-May 2019 | Radford, VA
◆ Conducted individual research project titled the “Survivability of Fingerprints when
Submerged in Fresh Water and Bleach” which observed how river water and bleach
affected the duration of fingerprints.

Undergraduate Researcher Department of Anthropological and Forensic Science,

Radford University│August 2018-December 2018│Radford, VA
◆ Conducted a group research project titled “Adult and Juvenile Chimpanzee Activity in
Arboreal and Terrestrial Environments” which studied chimpanzee activity at the North
Carolina Zoo.

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 Internship with the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office | June 2018-August 2018 | Newton,
NJ
◆ Assisted detectives on ongoing cases by listening to video interviews and confirming the
typed-up reports were accurate and joined them on search warrants of those cases
◆ Completed an individual research project on insurance fraud and how it affects senior
citizens
◆ Assisted the Prosecutor and Public Defenders during meetings by copying paper evidence

Internship with the Byram Police Department | June 2018-August 2018 | Byram, NJ
◆ Learned how to properly collect and preserve evidence
◆ Participated in ride alongs with officers to learn what the day-to-day duties are

Undergraduate Researcher Department of Anthropological and Forensic Science,

Radford University │May 2018-October 2018 | Radford, VA
◆ Conducted an individual research project titled “Influence of Sharp Force Trauma on
Decomposition in Varied Environments” which observed the effect sharp force trauma
had on decomposition rates in an outdoor environment with fluctuating temperatures,
insect activity, and precipitation.
◆ Funded by the SURF research grant

Undergraduate Researcher Department of Biology, Radford University│January 2018-

May2018│Radford, VA
◆ Conducted a group research project titled “Using DNA Barcoding to Study the
Biodiversity of Invertebrates of Selu” which studied and identified new invertebrates at
Selu Conservancy in Radford, Virginia.

Undergraduate Researcher Department of Anthropological and Forensic Science,

Radford University│ December 2017-May 2018 | Radford, VA
◆ Conducted individual research project titled “The Influence of Sharp Force Trauma on
Decomposition Rates” which observed the effect sharp force trauma had on
decomposition rates in an indoor, controlled environment

Papers & Posters Presented

Independent Research Project for (FOSC 401) Advanced Research

Biomedical Forensic Science│April 2019│Student Engagement Forum,
Radford University
◆ Survivability of Fingerprints when Submerged in Fresh Water and Bleach

Group Research Project for (BIOL 330) Primatology│April 2019│Student

Engagement Forum, Radford University
◆ Adult and Juvenile Chimpanzee Activity in Arboreal and Terrestrial
Environments
Independent Research Project │October 2018│Summer Research
Celebration, Radford University
◆ Influence of Sharp Force Trauma on Decomposition in Varied
Environments

Independent Research Project│April 2018│Student Engagement Forum,

Radford University
◆ The Influence of Sharp Force Trauma on Decomposition Rates

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 Group Research Project for (BIOL 231) Genetics, Evolution and
Development│April 2018│Student Engagement Forum, Radford University
◆ Using DNA Barcoding to Study the Biodiversity of Invertebrates of Selu

Honors & Awards

NJ Stars Scholar│August 2015-May2017

◆ Community College scholarship awarded to students finishing in the top 15 percent of
their high school graduating class

2nd Team Academic All-American│May 2017

◆ Awarded to Community College student athletes earning a GPA between 3.80 and 3.99

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)│May 2018-August 2018

◆ Research grant awarded to expand “Influence of Sharp Force Trauma on Decomposition in Varied
Environments” project

Boyd Anthropological and Forensic Science Scholarship│August 2018-May 2019

◆ Awarded to one student for the academic year

Skills / Proficiencies

Lab Proficiencies
◆ Serial dilutions, Titrations, Vacuum filtration, Plaque Assays, Pipetting, Decomposition
Stage identification, Wildflower identification

Computer & Software

◆ Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher

Work Experience

Radford University Highlander Guide │August 2018 – Present│Radford, VA

◆ Give campus tours to prospective students and their families
◆ Assist the admissions office with Open Houses and Highlander Days

Camp Counselor Roxbury Day Camp | June 2018-August 2018 | Roxbury, NJ

◆ Supervised small groups of 6 to 11-year-old children on site and on three weekly field
trips
◆ Organized games and activities for children

Teacher’s Assistant Green Apple Academy | August 2015-August 2017 | Greendell, NJ

◆ Provided educational activities for children that teach basic mathematics,
spelling, Spanish, shapes, writing, art, and motor skills
◆ Assisted teaching staff during meal times, craft activities, and lesson preparation
◆ Ensured safety and comfort of students in the daycare’s infant through Pre-K age groups

Camp Counselor Roxbury Day Camp | June 2015-August 2015 | Roxbury, NJ

◆ Supervised small groups of 6 to 11-year-old children on site and on three weekly field

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◆ Organized games and activities for children

Cashier Stewarts Restaurant | January 2015-June 2015 | Mount Olive, NJ

◆ Providing customer service at register and cooking meals ordered
◆ Cleaned restaurant, washed dishes, took inventory, and prepped food for the following day

Cooking Specialist Jeff Lake Day Camp | June 2014-August 2014 | Byram, NJ
◆ Developed themed cooking activities for 6 to 14-year-old campers, made recipe
adjustments for students with allergies and tracked inventory
◆ Taught safe cooking techniques

Academic Activities

Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society Member│April 2019-Present

Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity Member│April 2018-Present

◆ Recruitment Chair Fall 2018
◆ Fundraising Chair Spring 2019

Relay for Life Planning Committee | September 2017-May 2018

◆ Luminaria Chair

Tutor Degree Up | January 2017-May 2017

Phi Theta Kappa | March 2016-May 2017

◆ Vice President

Student Ambassador for the Sussex County Community College Ambassador Program |
January 2016-December 2016
◆ Completed over 140 hours of community service over 2 semesters

References

Dr. Donna Boyd, PhD Dr. Justin Anderson

Forensic Anthropologist Chair of Department, Biology
Eminent Professor, Anthropology Associate Professor, Biology
Radford University Radford University
P.O. Box 6939 Box 6931
Radford, VA 24142 Radford, VA 24142
540-831-5856 540-831-5817
doboyd@radford.edu Janderson152@radford.edu