1. Tina Mills  Marine Biology major  Tennessee Technological University  Cookeville, TN

2. Statement of major concentration  I am a Marine Biology student because it is my heart’s desire and greatest dream to one day work with dolphins. I have great love and respect for all God’s creatures and I want to learn as much about then as I can.

3. Resume  Tina Mills  1520 Smithville Hwy Phone (931)738-2527 E-mail tem8258@tntech.edu  Education  2002 - presentTennessee Technological UniversityCookeville, TN  Biology Major  Courses in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Herpetology  2000 – 2002 Nashville State Technical Institute Cookeville, TN  Associate ’ s Degree in Computer Technology  · Courses in MS Office 2000, AUTOCAD, UNIX  1995 – 1996 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN  Presidential Scholarship Recipient  · Courses in sociology and philosophy  Work experience  2002 - presentStudent Book and SupplyCookeville, TN  Part – time clerk  Duties include: stock shelves, operate cash register and on-line book purchasing program, provide a courteous and friendly environment  2001 – 2002 H & R Block Sparta, TN  Tax Preparer/Receptionist  · Duties included: preparation of tax returns for the year 2001, answering phone, scheduling appointments  Volunteer experience   1994 The Lamb ’ s Mission New York, NY  Summer volunteer  · Helped with preparation and serving of meals and children ’ s programs in impoverished area of Manhattan  Extracurricular activities   2002 Student Environmental Action Coalition  Spokesperson / Coordinator

4. Code of Ethics  Research should never harm the ecosystem being studied.  Remember that animals have a right to live without threat of harm just as people do  Remember our God given divine role as caretakers for God’s creatures.  Openly and honestly approach all research endeavors with full disclosure of findings.  To treat all of nature with respect for its own intrinsic value

5. Summer Plans This summer I’m going to be a park naturalist at Natchez Trace state park.