EDUCATION
University of Washington
Master of Marine and Environmental Affairs
Graduate Certificate in Climate Science
Graduation date: Spring 2019
Projects:
Thesis: Estimating relative sensitivities of zooplankton to ocean
acidification in the Pacific Northwest
Capstone: Understanding and Advancing Natural Resource
Management in the Context of Changing Ocean Conditions
Oklahoma State University
B.S. in Environmental Science
Honors College Degree
Graduation date: Spring 2014, summa cum laude honors
Projects:
Honors Thesis: Mapping Distribution in Oklahoma
and Raising Awareness: Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria),
Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora), and Japanese Honeysuckle
(Lonicera japonica)
Capstone: MS4 City-wide Water Quality Monitoring Plan for the City of Stillwater, Oklahoma
PUBLICATIONS
Keil, K. E., T. Klinger, J. Keister, and A. McLaskey. 2021. Estimating relative sensitivities of zooplankton to ocean acidification and comparing to observations in situ. Frontiers in Marine Science.
Keil, K. E., N. Russell, and K. Feifel. 2021. Understanding and advancing natural resource management in light of changing ocean conditions. Environmental Management.
Keil, K., E. Davis, and V. Castillo. 2017. Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) behavior and habitat use at haul out sites in the San Juan Islands, Washington. Friday Harbor Laboratories, Official Report.
Keil, K. E. and K. R. Hickman. 2014. Mapping Distribution in Oklahoma and Raising Awareness: Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora), and Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) Oklahoma Native Plant Record 14: 50-66.
submitted:
Zhao, L. Z., K. E. Keil, B. L. Flittner, S. Farquhar, and E. H. Allison. 2019. Mentoring youth in a structured skill-development program increases personal growth of college students studying abroad. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad.
CONTRIBUTIONS
Useful Science. Managing Editor. 2019-current.
Currents: Navigating Society and Sea, Managing Editor, University of Washington, 2016-2018.
CONFERENCES
Session Chair & Talk, Inter(connected) Academic Conference. Seattle, WA 2019.
Attendee, Bevan Symposium and SAFS Centennial. Seattle, WA 2019.
Talk, Western Society of Naturalists, Tacoma, WA 2018.
Talk, Graduate Climate Conference, Pack Forest, WA 2018.
Talk, PCC Spring Symposium, Seattle, WA 2018.
Puget Sound Institute Science Writing Fellowship, Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference, Seattle, WA 2018.
Attendee, Washington Ocean Acidification Center Ocean Acidification Science Symposium. Seattle, WA 2017.
Poster, Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, Austin, TX 2014.
Attendee. Oklahoma Creativity Forum, Oklahoma City, OK 2013 and 2014.
TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS
Gaining Traction with Stakeholders: Strategies for Success, Including Conflict Avoidance and Management. Veda Environmental. Redmond, WA 2020
ComSciCon-PNW Science Communication Workshop. Seattle, WA 2019.
Policy Training for Researchers. Sound Scholars Network. Seattle, WA 2018.
Advocating for science and engaging with local legislators workshop. The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) Science Network. Seattle, WA 2017.
Graduate Student Science Communication Workshop, College of the Environment at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA 2017.
CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
University of Washington
Runner-up in UW’s Research Derby Competition
CLUE Tutor
Oklahoma State University
Senior of Significance (Top 1% of university)
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Outstanding Senior Award
2 Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards
Green Chair Co-Founder EcoAward Recipient
General Honors Award
Departmental Honors Award
Honors College Degree
Women’s Mentorship Program Award
Certifications
WSDOT Biological Assessment Author
NMFS-Approved Protected Species Observer
Washington State Boaters License
Leave No Trace Trainer
Wilderness First Aid
CPR and AED
Open Universiteit Marine Litter Leadership and Expert Track
Shoreline Survival
PADI Open Water SCUBA
Defensive Driving
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Graduate Steering Committee, Program on Climate Change, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2017-2019.
Member, Sound Scholars, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2017-2019.
President, Environmental Science Club, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. 2012-2014.
Member, Advancing Women in Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 2010-2014.
