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EDUCATION
2013: PhD, Geology, Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark
"Geomagnetic reversal boundaries of the last 3 myr: what are their real ages?"
2008: MSc, Geology, Boise State University, Boise, ID
"A geochemical and multi-isotopic approach to determine mantle source and petrogenesis of Late Cenozoic basalts in the Western Snake River Plain, Idaho"
2005: BSc Cum Laude, Earth Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
2002: ASc, General Studies, Northern Virginia Community College, Sterling, VA
EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER SERVICE*
2019-present: Associate Professor, Westminster College
2014-2019: Assistant Professor, Westminster College
2013-2014: Post-doctoral researcher, Isotope Geology Lab, Boise State University
2012-2014: Adjunct Faculty, College of Western Idaho
2009-2014: Senior Research Staff Assistant, Geoinformatics for Geochemistry
2009-2012: Early Stage Researcher, Marie Curie Initial Training Network: GTSnext
2008-2009: Park Ranger, National Park Service (CRMO and ZION)
2008: Wellsight Geologist, King Canyon Buffalo, INC.
2007-2008: *Big Sister, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho
2007: Geologist in the Park Intern, Geocorps America
2004-2005: Geology Apprentice, George Mason University
2002-2005: *Docent, Naturalist Center, Smithsonian Institute
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Westminster College
GEOL 110 - Introduction to Geology
GEOL 111 - National Parks Geology
GEOL 201 - Mineralogy with Lab
GEOL 260 - Geoliteracy
GEOL300 - Geologic Maps
GEOL 300A - Field Study: Beyond Yellowstone
GEOL 300C - Natural Sciences of Hawaii
GEOL 300D - Natural Hazards
GEOL 301 - Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology with Lab
GEOL 320 - Volcanology
GEOL 350A - Geo-methods (Antelope Island, UT)
GEOL 350D - Eclipse in Yellowstone Country
GEOL 360 - Applied Geologic Methods
GEOL 405 - Geochemistry
GEOL 430 - Undergraduate Research
GEOL 440 - Internship
WCSAM201 - Geobiology of the Universe
Northern Virginia Community College
GOL 295 - Field Geology of the Northern Rockies
Boise State University
GEOL 494 (cross listed with ANTH 494/594) - Depositional Environments of Lake Idaho
College of Western Idaho
GEOG 100 - Physical Geography with Lab
GEOL 101 - Physical Geology (lab only)
GEOL 102 - Historical Geology with Lab
GEOL 104 - Natural Disasters and Environmental Geology with Lab
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE & SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES
2013-present: Geological Society of America Campus Rep
2020-present: Geological Society of America Annual Program Committee
2018, 2019, 2021, 2022-: Session Convener, Geological Society of America Annual Meeting
2018: Membership Ad Hoc Committee, Geological Society of America
2015-2017: InTeGrate Research Team member
2015-2018: Association for Women Geoscientists Utah State Science Fair judge; Organizer for annual scholarship fundraiser
2011-2014: Member, Membership Committee, Geological Society of America (Chair 2013-2014)
2011-2015: Secretary & Treasurer, Geoinformatics Division, Geological Society of America
2010-2012: YES Network - Newsletter Team, Communications Team, Denmark National Chapter Founder and Representative, Blogger, Event coordinator for EGU 2011, GSA 2011, AGU 2011, IGC 2012, Bulletin editor
2010-2012: Mentor, MentorNet online mentoring services
Reviewer for Chemical Geology, Earth and Planetary Science Letters, Geology, Geosphere, Gondwana Research, Journal of Geophysical Research, Journal of Petrology, National Science Foundation, and Nature
SELECTED AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
2021: Award: National Science Foundation: Collaborative Research: Moving Mountains: timing and emplacement of the Marysvale Gravity Slide Complex
2021: Award: NASA Space Grant Consortium (Utah): Geobiology of the Universe: Curriculum to Enhance Digital Fluency in STEM Student Learning
2020: Award: National Science Foundation - RUI: Collaborative Research: Beyond the big ones – Petrochronologic investigation of Quaternary small-volume volcanism in the Black Rock Desert, Utah
2019: Award: AGU Centennial Award
2019: Award: Dr. M. Lee Allison Memorial Professional Development Award, Association for Women Geoscientist Salt Lake Chapter
2019: Award: Manford A. and June Shaw Faculty Publication Prize, Westminster College
2019: Award: Carl Storm Underrepresented Minority Fellowship, Gordon Research Conference
2018: Award: Gore Math and Science Award, Westminster College
2018: Award: Thomas Hawk Course Release (Fall 2019, four credit hours), Westminster College
2018: Award: COMPRES: Host for Distinguished Lecturer Series, Anne Pommier
2018: Award: Marie Curie Alumni Association Micro One World Grant
2017: Award: Myriad Excellence in Learning Leadership Award
2017: Award: Gore Math and Science Award, Westminster College
2016: Certification: Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED
2015: Award: National Science Foundation - RUI: Collaborative Research: Linking Small-volume Silicic Magmas to a Yellowstone Super-eruption Using a Petrochronologic Approach
2015: Award: Association for Women Geoscientists Distinguished Lecturer grant
2013: Certification: Responsible (qualified) person for Erosion Control Management, City of Boise and Ada County, Idaho
2013: Certification: AmericanHeart Association First Aid/CPR/AED
2012: Award: Hutchison Young Scientist Award, awarded by IUGS
2012: Award: Early Career Scientist Travel Fellowship (34th International Geological Congress), awarded by GSA-USNC/GS (IUGS and NAS)
2012: Award: Outstanding Student Paper Award, awarded by AGU
2011: Award: Sponsorship for the 34th IGC, awarded by GSA
2011: Certification: American Red Cross First Aid-When Help is Delayed
2011: Award: Travel grant for GSA Annual Meeting, awarded by GSA GeoCorps America Program
2011: Award: Travel grant for GSA Annual Meeting, awarded by GSA International Section
2011: Award: Honorable Mention Abstract Images, GSA's 3rd Annual Photo Contest and Exhibition
2010: Award: Travel grant for GSA Annual Meeting, awarded by GSA International Section
2010: Award: Third Place Abstract Images, GSA’s 2nd Annual Photo Contest and Exhibition
2009: Certification: American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
2007: Award: Travel Grant for GSA Annual Meeting, awarded by GSA Student Travel Grant for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities
2007: Certification: American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
2007: Award: Burnham Grant, Boise State University, Department of Geosciences
2006: Award: Burnham Grant, Boise State University, Department of Geosciences
2006: Award: Outstanding Teaching Assistant of the Year, Boise State University, Department of Geosciences
2006: Award: Travel Grant for Laboratory Work, awarded by Boise State University, Department of Geosciences
2005: Award: W.A. Tarr Award, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, George Mason University
MEMBERSHIPS
Member of: Geological Society of America, American Geophysical Union, Association for Women Geoscientists, National Association for Geoscience Teachers, American Institute of Professional Geologists, Geochemical Society, YES Network, Alpha Chi, Sigma Gamma Epsilon (President Epsilon Omicron chapter 2004-2005), Boise State Alumni Association (Lifetime member)
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2013: PhD, Geology, Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark
"Geomagnetic reversal boundaries of the last 3 myr: what are their real ages?"
2008: MSc, Geology, Boise State University, Boise, ID
"A geochemical and multi-isotopic approach to determine mantle source and petrogenesis of Late Cenozoic basalts in the Western Snake River Plain, Idaho"
2005: BSc Cum Laude, Earth Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
2002: ASc, General Studies, Northern Virginia Community College, Sterling, VA
EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER SERVICE*
2019-present: Associate Professor, Westminster College
2014-2019: Assistant Professor, Westminster College
2013-2014: Post-doctoral researcher, Isotope Geology Lab, Boise State University
2012-2014: Adjunct Faculty, College of Western Idaho
2009-2014: Senior Research Staff Assistant, Geoinformatics for Geochemistry
2009-2012: Early Stage Researcher, Marie Curie Initial Training Network: GTSnext
2008-2009: Park Ranger, National Park Service (CRMO and ZION)
2008: Wellsight Geologist, King Canyon Buffalo, INC.
2007-2008: *Big Sister, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho
2007: Geologist in the Park Intern, Geocorps America
2004-2005: Geology Apprentice, George Mason University
2002-2005: *Docent, Naturalist Center, Smithsonian Institute
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Westminster College
GEOL 110 - Introduction to Geology
GEOL 111 - National Parks Geology
GEOL 201 - Mineralogy with Lab
GEOL 260 - Geoliteracy
GEOL300 - Geologic Maps
GEOL 300A - Field Study: Beyond Yellowstone
GEOL 300C - Natural Sciences of Hawaii
GEOL 300D - Natural Hazards
GEOL 301 - Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology with Lab
GEOL 320 - Volcanology
GEOL 350A - Geo-methods (Antelope Island, UT)
GEOL 350D - Eclipse in Yellowstone Country
GEOL 360 - Applied Geologic Methods
GEOL 405 - Geochemistry
GEOL 430 - Undergraduate Research
GEOL 440 - Internship
WCSAM201 - Geobiology of the Universe
Northern Virginia Community College
GOL 295 - Field Geology of the Northern Rockies
Boise State University
GEOL 494 (cross listed with ANTH 494/594) - Depositional Environments of Lake Idaho
College of Western Idaho
GEOG 100 - Physical Geography with Lab
GEOL 101 - Physical Geology (lab only)
GEOL 102 - Historical Geology with Lab
GEOL 104 - Natural Disasters and Environmental Geology with Lab
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE & SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES
2013-present: Geological Society of America Campus Rep
2020-present: Geological Society of America Annual Program Committee
2018, 2019, 2021, 2022-: Session Convener, Geological Society of America Annual Meeting
2018: Membership Ad Hoc Committee, Geological Society of America
2015-2017: InTeGrate Research Team member
2015-2018: Association for Women Geoscientists Utah State Science Fair judge; Organizer for annual scholarship fundraiser
2011-2014: Member, Membership Committee, Geological Society of America (Chair 2013-2014)
2011-2015: Secretary & Treasurer, Geoinformatics Division, Geological Society of America
2010-2012: YES Network - Newsletter Team, Communications Team, Denmark National Chapter Founder and Representative, Blogger, Event coordinator for EGU 2011, GSA 2011, AGU 2011, IGC 2012, Bulletin editor
2010-2012: Mentor, MentorNet online mentoring services
Reviewer for Chemical Geology, Earth and Planetary Science Letters, Geology, Geosphere, Gondwana Research, Journal of Geophysical Research, Journal of Petrology, National Science Foundation, and Nature
SELECTED AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
2021: Award: National Science Foundation: Collaborative Research: Moving Mountains: timing and emplacement of the Marysvale Gravity Slide Complex
2021: Award: NASA Space Grant Consortium (Utah): Geobiology of the Universe: Curriculum to Enhance Digital Fluency in STEM Student Learning
2020: Award: National Science Foundation - RUI: Collaborative Research: Beyond the big ones – Petrochronologic investigation of Quaternary small-volume volcanism in the Black Rock Desert, Utah
2019: Award: AGU Centennial Award
2019: Award: Dr. M. Lee Allison Memorial Professional Development Award, Association for Women Geoscientist Salt Lake Chapter
2019: Award: Manford A. and June Shaw Faculty Publication Prize, Westminster College
2019: Award: Carl Storm Underrepresented Minority Fellowship, Gordon Research Conference
2018: Award: Gore Math and Science Award, Westminster College
2018: Award: Thomas Hawk Course Release (Fall 2019, four credit hours), Westminster College
2018: Award: COMPRES: Host for Distinguished Lecturer Series, Anne Pommier
2018: Award: Marie Curie Alumni Association Micro One World Grant
2017: Award: Myriad Excellence in Learning Leadership Award
2017: Award: Gore Math and Science Award, Westminster College
2016: Certification: Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED
2015: Award: National Science Foundation - RUI: Collaborative Research: Linking Small-volume Silicic Magmas to a Yellowstone Super-eruption Using a Petrochronologic Approach
2015: Award: Association for Women Geoscientists Distinguished Lecturer grant
2013: Certification: Responsible (qualified) person for Erosion Control Management, City of Boise and Ada County, Idaho
2013: Certification: AmericanHeart Association First Aid/CPR/AED
2012: Award: Hutchison Young Scientist Award, awarded by IUGS
2012: Award: Early Career Scientist Travel Fellowship (34th International Geological Congress), awarded by GSA-USNC/GS (IUGS and NAS)
2012: Award: Outstanding Student Paper Award, awarded by AGU
2011: Award: Sponsorship for the 34th IGC, awarded by GSA
2011: Certification: American Red Cross First Aid-When Help is Delayed
2011: Award: Travel grant for GSA Annual Meeting, awarded by GSA GeoCorps America Program
2011: Award: Travel grant for GSA Annual Meeting, awarded by GSA International Section
2011: Award: Honorable Mention Abstract Images, GSA's 3rd Annual Photo Contest and Exhibition
2010: Award: Travel grant for GSA Annual Meeting, awarded by GSA International Section
2010: Award: Third Place Abstract Images, GSA’s 2nd Annual Photo Contest and Exhibition
2009: Certification: American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
2007: Award: Travel Grant for GSA Annual Meeting, awarded by GSA Student Travel Grant for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities
2007: Certification: American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
2007: Award: Burnham Grant, Boise State University, Department of Geosciences
2006: Award: Burnham Grant, Boise State University, Department of Geosciences
2006: Award: Outstanding Teaching Assistant of the Year, Boise State University, Department of Geosciences
2006: Award: Travel Grant for Laboratory Work, awarded by Boise State University, Department of Geosciences
2005: Award: W.A. Tarr Award, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, George Mason University
MEMBERSHIPS
Member of: Geological Society of America, American Geophysical Union, Association for Women Geoscientists, National Association for Geoscience Teachers, American Institute of Professional Geologists, Geochemical Society, YES Network, Alpha Chi, Sigma Gamma Epsilon (President Epsilon Omicron chapter 2004-2005), Boise State Alumni Association (Lifetime member)
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