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)