Lacey Pyle Email & Phone Number

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

• Lead soil researcher, responsible for scientific proposals and sound experimental design• Perform data analytics and predictions for agricultural client trials• Designed python programs for data engineering and exploratory analysis • Implemented machine learning models for geospatial data sets designed for optimizing both profitability and sustainability

• Independently managed multiple ongoing research projects involving a variety of collaborators and assistants• Designed field sampling schemes and used statistical analyses to answer research questions regarding collected samples from a variety of environments, resulting in 4 conference presentations and 2 publications• Used handheld GPS and ArcGIS software to archive chemical analyses of environmental samples• Defended findings to a panel of experts and gained extensive experience presenting to broad audiences• Taught 3 undergraduates how to chemically analyze samples and present findings• Led seminar and laboratory courses for K-12 educators• Frequently presented materials to a variety of audiences ranging from students and laymen to experts in the field using a variety of techniques, including powerpoint, chalkboard talks, and hands-on demonstrations

Austin, Texas

• Initiated an experimental environmental study investigating soil carbon respiration • Maintained operation of an IRMS, including troubleshooting and standard gas calibration• Analyzed gas and soil water samples from experiments using IRMS and a LI-COR CO2 analyzer

Houston, Texas Area

Gained experience at operator level running NMR and EA analyses as well as investigating independent research topics.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Geological And Earth Sciences/Geosciences

M.S., Geological Sciences

B.S., Earth Sciences

Activities and Societies: Environmental Club, Board of Directors at student radio station, staff of student-run non-profit business