Santiago Timotei

1120 Clarion Heights Lane, Raleigh, NC, 27606 ◦ (954) 610-9169

Santiagotimo@gmail.com ◦ https://www.linkedin.com/in/santiago-timotei-student/

EDUCATION

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Expected May 2024

GPA: 3.471
● B.S. in Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems, Research & Product Concentration
● B.S. in Environmental Sciences, Entomology Focal Area
● Minors: Entomology, Applied Ecology, Biological Sciences

WORK EXPERIENCE

Forest Health Intern May 2023-August 2023

North Carolina Forest Service, Griffith Forestry Center, 2400 Old U.S. Hwy 70, Clayton, NC, 27520
● Treated invasive insects and plants across North Carolina to protect threatened species, restore diminishing
habitats, and prepare for timber harvests.
○ Utilized a Rainbow Quantum Micro Injector, Rainbow Q-Connect and soil drenching for
Mectinite and Imidacloprid application for treatment of Agrilus planipennis and Adelgis tsugae.
● Trained to identify various commercially damaging insects, insect-disease complexes, and plant stress
responses.
● Surveyed for the spread of Lycorma delicatula in Kernersville, North Carolina and reached out to
landowners and community members to track new sightings and map points of interest.
Undergraduate Research Assistant September 2021-May 2023
Precision Pest Ecology Lab, Research Annex West A, 3210 Ligon Street, Raleigh, 27606
● Ran greenhouse experiments on Bt cotton to test resistance to insect damage and oviposition
○ Reared insect colonies of species such as Frankliniella fusca and Drosophila hydei for two years.
○ Measured oviposition rates of Frankliniella fusca on Bt cotton to determine resistance to
oviposition in comparison to non-Bt cotton.
○ Utilized WinRHIZO software to scan hundreds of roots for assessing growth and damage.
● Advanced multiple projects regarding the trapping and identification of pest insects
○ Identified agricultural insect pests from farms across the Southeastern US under a microscope to
monitor presence of pests at those sites
○ Rated corn and sweet potatoes for Helicoverpa zea and Elateridae damage
○ Set up insect traps to monitor Helicoverpa zea and Elateridae populations around field sites.
○ Collected varied species of stink bugs from 5 sites across North Carolina for use in a project
studying effectivity of different pesticide application rates
Undergraduate Intern May 2021-August 2021
Sustainable and Organic Soil Fertility Lab, Williams Hall, 101 Deriex, Raleigh, NC 27607
● Aided in the maintenance and sample procession of varied soil fertility experiments across North Carolina
○ Maintained a high level of data and sample organization across thousands of samples measuring
different interconnected variables such as biomass nitrogen concentration, plant available nitrogen
in soil, soil bulk density, and concentration of weeds.
○ Collaborated with a team to maintain agricultural research sites in Kinston, Goldsboro, and Rocky
Mount, North Carolina to USDA Organic standards.
○ Assessed bulk density and performed KCL extractions on thousands of soil samples
● Collected gas samples for an experiment observing the effects of varied soil management practices on
nitrous oxide emissions
○ Prepared and used sampling equipment such as vacuum sealed vials and soil samplers
○ Oversaw the use of delicate equipment such as vacuum pumps and biomass grinders on a weekly
basis
SKILLS AND INTERESTS

● Personal Skills: Data Evaluation, Organized, Self-Driven

● Interpersonal Skills: Strong Verbal Communication, Team Player
● Software: WinRHIZO, ArcGIS Pro
● Language: Fluent in English and Spanish, Elementary proficiency in German (A1 Certification)
● Interests: Baking, Gardening, Collecting Insects, Hiking, Skiing, Ukulele