CV
The short version
I am currently a masters student at Western University in London, Ontario. I graduated from the University of Toronto in 2020, with a HBSc in Evolutionary Anthropology and Music. I have worked as a research assistant preparing 3D models from CT scans and have worked for the United States Forest Service as an archeological technician. I have also been a teaching assistant for a variety of anthropology courses. My research interests are largely in the realm of working to better human variation as it is related to activity and energy expenditure.
Download my CV as a pdf here
Education
Western University
2020 - 2022
MA in Bioarcheology
University of Toronto
2016 - 2020
HBSc in Evolutionary Anthropology and Music
-
Graduating GPA: 3.88 out of 4.0
-
Undergraduate Thesis
"Tibial Curvature in Later Stone Age southern Africans"
Supervised by Dr. Michelle Cameron
April 2020
Skills
Avizo
ArcMap
Agisoft Metashape
Rapidform XOR
Finale
SoundTrap
Languages
English - Native Proficiency
Spanish - Advanced Proficiency
Field & Research Experience
Archeological Technician
United States Forest Service
June - December 2020
-
Conducted cultural resource surveys of areas designated for ground disrupting activities including timber sale harvests, trail development, and road building.
-
Researched archival information such as National register files, historical documents, archeological reports, and maps to assist in report creation and documentation.
Virtual Paleoanthropology Assistant
University of Toronto Department of Anthropology
September 2018 - February 2020
-
Processed and helped analyzing CT and μCT data of fossil hominins.
-
Focused on 3D segmentation and landmarking the bony labyrinth, tarsals, and metatarsals from micro-CT and medical CT scans.
Field School Student
Huqoq Excavation Project
May - June 2019
-
Assisted in excavating a monumental Late Roman synagogue, including mosaics. Learned excavation techniques and applied archaeological theory.
-
Learned current practices in information recording, ceramic analysis, conservation, soil flotation.
US Forest Service Passport in Time Intern
Hudson Meng Education and Research Center
June - July 2018
-
Worked with US Forest Service Park Rangers to maintain zooarchaeological site. Gave guests tours of the site as well as information about ongoing research.
-
Examined fossilized remains alongside published research to develop new interpretive materials.
-
Created augmented reality experience for site visitors.
Instructional Experience
Teaching Assistantships
-
"Biological Anthropology" Western University January - April 2021
-
"Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archeology" Western University September - December 2020
-
"Stones and Bones: Archaeology and Anthropology"
Duke University Talent Identification Program
University of Georgia
July 2019
Hertz, M.P. (2019) Synthetic Superstar: Hatsune Miku and Her Quest for Humanity. Anthropology Undergraduate Journal. University of Toronto.
"Global Bony Labyrinth Shape Variation with Climate and Subsistence Strategy" Devin L. Ward, Lauren Schroeder, Jocelyn E. Roy, Madelyn Hertz, Alexandra Uhl, Emma Pomeroy, Jay T. Stock, Lynn E. Copes, Karen L. Baab, T. Bence Viola, and Mary T. Silcox
American Association of Physical Anthropologists Annual Meeting, April 2021
"Unpacking Dysphoria in Popular Music"
Madelyn Hertz
University of Toronto Faculty of Music Undergraduate Research Showcase
Poster Presentation, April 2020 (Affected by COVID-19)
"Of Fairies and Freakshows: Monstrosity and Freakery in Perceptions of Disease"
Madelyn Hertz
University of Toronto Arts and Sciences Student Union Undergraduate Research Conference
Podium Presentation, January 2020
"Synthetic Superstar: Hatsune Miku and Her Quest for Humanity"
Madelyn Hertz
University of Toronto Faculty of Music Undergraduate Research Showcase
Poster Presentation, April 2019
Awards
Dean of Social Science Entrance Scholarship
Western University
September 2020
Western Graduate Research Scholarship
Western University
September 2020-August 2021
Dean’s List
University of Toronto
2016-2020
Second Reuben Wells Leonard Fellowship
University of Toronto
June 2020
Anna and Alex Beverly Memorial Fellowship
University of Toronto
June 2020
T Holder’s Academic Excellence Award
University of Toronto
2017-2020
W.J. McAndrew Family Scholarship
University of Toronto
2018 & 2019
Canadian Friends of Hebrew University Fund Award
University of Toronto
May 2019
G. Gross Scholarship in Sport Media
University of Toronto
2019
Maude Charlton Gibson Scholarship
University of Toronto
2017 & 2018
Community Involvement
First-Year Representative
Western Anthropology Graduate Society
Western University
September 2020- April 2021
Athletics Deputy
University College Literature and Athletic Society
University of Toronto
September 2019- April 2020
Head of Administration
Anthropology Students Association
University of Toronto
September 2019- April 2020
Team Captain
University College Coed Innertube Water Polo
University of Toronto
January 2017- March 2020
Team Captain
University College Coed Table Tennis
University of Toronto
September 2019- March 2020
One to One Peer Mentor
Anthropology Students Association
University of Toronto
January- April 2019
Field Trip Coordinator
Undergraduate Earth Sciences Association
University of Toronto
September 2018- April 2019
Professional Memberships
Western Anthropology Graduate Society
The Canadian Association for Physical Anthropology
American Association of Physical Anthropologists
Miami Dade Heritage Trust
Florida Music Educators Association Florida Flute Association
National Flute Association
USA Water Polo
Water Polo Canada