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Lexington, Virginia

Edit manuscripts for spelling, grammar, and clarity. Polish language to improve flow and consistency.

West Lafayette, IN

Construct and interpret models of surface deformation in the Pamir (Central Asia) and Ethiopia. Coordinate fieldwork logistics for GPS data collection. Compile, organize, and reformat GPS, fault, and earthquake data. Present results at national conferences. Write and troubleshoot code in Fortran and C. Plot results using Generic Mapping Tools (GMT) and.

West Lafayette, IN

Lab instructor for Physical Geology. Taught principals of geoscience through active, engaging activities and demonstrations. Designed new activities to illustrate complex topics and connect to students' everyday lives. Provided constructive written and verbal feedback. Honors: TA Honor Roll, Teaching Academy Graduate Teaching Award.

Houston, TX

Collaborated with team members to construct geodynamic models. Interpreted and synthesized 3D and 2D seismic data. Produced conceptual model of basin history based on model results. Presented results at group meetings, intern presentation session, and company-wide "Tech Talk" series.

Boulder, CO

Performed quality control and data flow checks for GPS data archive with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Acted as point of contact for principal investigators, data requestors, and data depositors. Developed ordering and record keeping procedures for satellite imagery from German and European space agencies.

Aided language students with a variety of computer software. Quickly learned and implemented new software and procedures. Maintained an organized working environment in lab. Assisted language professors with administrative duties.

Clinton, NY

Collected groundwater and surface water samples. Analyzed water chemistry for temporal and spatial variations. Coordinated with town water authority to coordinate well pumping and sample collection. Performed statistical analysis on water chemistry variations, land use, and precipitation data for local watershed.

Researched temporal and spatial variations of major ions in the Oriskany Creek watershed. Sampled 55 stream locations and mapped stream chemistry using ArcGIS. Wrote procedure guide for Metrohm Ion Chromatograph. Sampled monitoring wells daily.

Well sampling, stream and well head monitoring, measuring stream discharge, analyzing samples with ion chromatograph. Researched effects of pumping municipal wells located close to a stream in order to determine if surface water was contaminating aquifer. Presented results at annual GSA conference.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Geophysics

Activities and Societies: Women in Science Program, Toastmasters, Innovation to Reality (I2R)

Bachelor Of Arts, Geology, Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Nordic Ski Team, Hamilton Outing Club, Hamilton College Emergency Medical Service, Study Buddies, Adirondack.

Education record

Study abroad year in Dunedin, New Zealand with focus on Geosciences.