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Hi, I’m Zoë C. Cristante, a biology and environmental science researcher currently pursuing a Master of Environmental Science at ETH Zürich with a focus on Ecology and Evolution. My work spans field ecology, insect behavior, and data-driven analyses, and I enjoy turning complex questions into testable hypotheses while communicating findings in approachable terms. Over the past several years I have conducted hands-on lab and field work across Canada and Switzerland, collaborated with researchers at EAWAG, and contributed to NSERC-funded projects. I thrive in interdisciplinary teams, love designing robust experiments, and am excited to apply my cross-disciplinary training to real-world environmental challenges.…Hi, I’m Zoë C. Cristante, a biology and environmental science researcher currently pursuing a Master of Environmental Science at ETH Zürich with a focus on Ecology and Evolution. My work spans field ecology, insect behavior, and data-driven analyses, and I enjoy turning complex questions into testable hypotheses while communicating findings in approachable terms. Over the past several years I have conducted hands-on lab and field work across Canada and Switzerland, collaborated with researchers at EAWAG, and contributed to NSERC-funded projects. I thrive in interdisciplinary teams, love designing robust experiments, and am excited to apply my cross-disciplinary training to real-world environmental challenges.

Zoë C. Cristante

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Hi, I’m Zoë C. Cristante, a biology and environmental science researcher currently pursuing a Master of Environmental Science at ETH Zürich with a focus on Ecology and Evolution. My work spans field ecology, insect behavior, and data-driven analyses, and I enjoy turning complex questions into testable hypotheses while communicating findings in approachable terms. Over the past several years I have conducted hands-on lab and field work across Canada and Switzerland, collaborated with researchers at EAWAG, and contributed to NSERC-funded projects. I thrive in interdisciplinary teams, love designing robust experiments, and am excited to apply my cross-disciplinary training to real-world environmental challenges.…Hi, I’m Zoë C. Cristante, a biology and environmental science researcher currently pursuing a Master of Environmental Science at ETH Zürich with a focus on Ecology and Evolution. My work spans field ecology, insect behavior, and data-driven analyses, and I enjoy turning complex questions into testable hypotheses while communicating findings in approachable terms. Over the past several years I have conducted hands-on lab and field work across Canada and Switzerland, collaborated with researchers at EAWAG, and contributed to NSERC-funded projects. I thrive in interdisciplinary teams, love designing robust experiments, and am excited to apply my cross-disciplinary training to real-world environmental challenges.

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Hi, I’m Zoë C. Cristante, a biology and environmental science researcher currently pursuing a Master of Environmental Science at ETH Zürich with a focus on Ecology and Evolution. My work spans field ecology, insect behavior, and data-driven analyses, and I enjoy turning complex questions into testable hypotheses while communicating findings in approachable terms.

Over the past several years I have conducted hands-on lab and field work across Canada and Switzerland, collaborated with researchers at EAWAG, and contributed to NSERC-funded projects. I thrive in interdisciplinary teams, love designing robust experiments, and am excited to apply my cross-disciplinary training to real-world environmental challenges.

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English

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Work Experience

Intern at Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EAWAG) – Seewandel Klima

October 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026

Part of the team collecting invasive quagga mussel samples from Swiss lakes; led data processing and analysis to provide updated monitoring data as part of a five-year initiative; mentored a Matura student on their final project.

Laboratory Assistant at Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EAWAG)

February 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

Aided principal researcher (Dr. Jukka Jokela) in foreign sample preparation, organization and processing; conducted preliminary experiments on snails with differing parasitic infections to investigate behaviour changes due to infection type and status.

USRA Researcher at Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson) – NSERC USRA

May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

USRA researcher exploring plant-to-plant communication under multiple stressors including herbivore damage and parasites; utilized new technology, data collection, experimental design and plant maintenance to address the research question. Publication in process.

Campus Tour & Recruitment Office Student at Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson) – Campus Tour & Recruitment Office

September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021

Engaged in campus tours and recruitment activities; developed presentation and communication skills while interacting with prospective students, teachers, guidance counselors and VIP members.

Ambassador and Tour Guide, later Hiring Manager at Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson) – Campus Tour & Recruitment Office

September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023

Enhanced presentation skills and led outreach efforts; co-led hiring and training for new student ambassadors, contributing to the design and implementation of a training program and additional tour/outreach ideas.

Student – Rabies Control Team at Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources

May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Worked in a team to set live traps, vaccinate, bait, vaccinate and tag rabies vector species in multiple locations; communicated scientific reasoning behind projections to the public to raise awareness and safety.

Junior Laboratory Technician at Activation Laboratories

September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Co-op role focusing on time-sensitive tasks; contributed to wet lab operations, flexibility to move between departments when needed; developed wet lab chemistry skills and improved storage and inventory of samples.

Volunteer Internship – Wildlife Rehabilitation at Toronto Wildlife Centre

May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Cared for sick and injured patients as part of a dependable team; gained experience handling, feeding, cleaning and administration of medicines, while helping train new interns.

Volunteer Assistant at Kingsdale Animal Hospital

August 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021

Supported veterinarians and technicians; assisted in vaccine preparation and other needs, applying listening and critical thinking skills in a fast-paced environment.

Koivisto Organic Chemistry Research Group Member at Toronto Metropolitan University – Koivisto Organic Chemistry Research Group

May 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020

Developed, quality tested and refined a unique laboratory experiment designed for remote completion using household ingredients; aligned with second-year Organic Chemistry course outcomes.