Paul Kameen

EDUCATION

Bard College

B.A., Cognitive Science, 2021 - 2023

Bard College At Simons Rock

A.A., Cognitive Science, 2019 - 2021

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission

Fishery Biologist Aide

June 2023–December 2023

  • Conducted fish sampling with a variety of electrofishing methods .

  • Deployed and collected a variety of fish sampling devices, including seine nets, and trap nets.

  • Authored comprehensive biologist report on Francis E. Walter Reservoir (2023)

  • Performed otolith extraction, mounting, and analysis.

  • Data entry, validation, and analysis in population assessment workflows

Friends of the Upper Delaware River

Seasonal Field Technician

June 2024–August 2024

  • Conducted NAACC culvert assessments for stream connectivity

  • Macroinvertebrate collection + identification using kick-net sampling

  • Habitat and reach condition assessments

  • ArcGIS mapping & environmental data reporting

 Bard College at Simon’s Rock - Scientific Research Aide

January 2020–May 2023

  • Co-authored study on COVID presence in EMS response vehicles

  • Assisted in research in virology, neurophysics, magnetic resonance theory, concussions, PTSD under Dr.Kasevich and Dr.O’Dwyer.

  • Performed basic cranial electroencephalogram imaging.

  • Raised funds for research through grass roots outreach efforts.


OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Housefly Fishing, Hawley - Retail Manager

APRIL 2024 - PRESENT

  • Responsible for daily store operations, inventory management, online sales.

  • Assisted in brand partnerships and customer outfitting.

Cita Marketplace, NYC - Social Media Manager 

MARCH 2023 - MARCH 2024

  • Helped secure feature in The New York Times

  • Built restaurant partnerships including Carbone NYC

  • Multi-channel marketing & brand strategy execution

Avenue Man, NYC - Director of Social Media

2019 - 2020

  • Increased subscriber base 57% in six months

  • Monetized channel & produced branded media

SEMINARS/Appearances

Bard College at Simon’s Rock - May 2025 

Keeping It Wild—or Keeping It Alive? The Case for Active Fishery Management

Hunt quietly podcast

Febuary 2026

PUBLICATIONS

Technical Report  

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission

Kameen, P, Pierce, D (2023). Francis E. Walter Reservoir Biologist Report. Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission

Undergraduate Thesis

Bard College

Kameen, P. (2023). Migratory behavior and population dynamics of striped bass. High Honors.

Research Publication 

Ventura, C., Gibson, C. V., Denton, E., Kameen, P., et al. (2020). An overview of Emergency Medical Services pandemic response in the United States and its implications during the era of COVID-19. https://doi.org/10.13140/rg.2.2.20667.64807

Professional Publications

Kameen, P. (2025) Crude Water on Curacao, The Drake, Winter 25-26 edition.

Kameen, P. (2025) , Surfcasters Journal, Edition 92.

AWARDS

Cum Laude — 2023

Deans List — 2023

High Honors Bachelor’s Thesis — 2023

Bard Presidential Scholarship — 2023

Bard Presidential Scholarship — 2022

Bard Presidential Scholarship — 2021

Bard Presidential Scholarship — 2020

Jane Calmes ALS Scholarship — 2020

Bard Presidential Scholarship — 2019

SKILLS

Fish sampling:  Including, electrofishing, seine nets, trap nets, gill nets, dip nets

Sclerochronology: Otolith extraction, mounting, and aging

Culvert assessment

Population estimation & demography: Mark–recapture methods, sampling in closed and open systems, detection probability considerations, population size estimation

Macroinvertebrate sampling: dip nets, kick nets, surber/hess sampling

Aquatic Macroinvertebrate identification

Acoustic Telemetry

Habitat & reach surveys, culvert assessments

ArcGIS mapping

Data entry & analysis (R + Excel)


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