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University of Nevada, Reno
Thanks for looking at my webpage. Below you will find my past experiences, project, and awards. Feel free to check out the other links located to the left.
Experience
2008-Current- Lecturer at Truckee Junior Community College
Physical Geography Lecture and lab instructor
Spring semester, will be teaching Physical Geography and Intro to G.I.S.
Supervisor: Daniel Loranz
Caltrout 2007-2008- Mt. Shasta, California (Independent Contractor)
Graphic/ GIS Designer
Worked on the Citizen's Guide to Water Management
Summer 2007- Research Assistant Reno, Nevada
Urban Clear Island Formations near Fresno, California
NCDC images, GIS and Mcidas
Supervisor: S. Jeffrey Underwood, Ph.D.
Fall 2006-Current Teaching Assistant Reno, Nevada
Physical Geography Lab Instructor
Teach lab 6 times a week for two hours
Topics very from Climatology to Geomorphology
Supervisor: Scott Mensing, Ph.D
Summer 2005- Current Pacific Municipal Consultants Mt. Shasta, CA
Assistant Planner
Make standardize planning maps for various California communities
Graphic design/ GIS
Supervisor: Mark Teague (530) 926-4059
Fall 2005- Spring 2006 CGA After School Geography Enrichment Program
Student Geography Teacher
Teach 1st- 3rd graders USA geography and 4th- 6th Graders World Geography
Organization and lesson plans required
Supervisor: Stephen Cunha sc10@humboldt.edu
Fall 2004 and Fall 2005 Humboldt State University Arcata, CA
Mapping Science Lab Instructor
Teach lab twice a week in a computer lab setting
Topics covered are GPS, Arc Map, surveying and basic cartography
Supervisor: Mary Beth Cunha mbc7001@humboldt.edu
Summer 2003 and 2004 Bureau of Land Management Anchorage, AK
Cadastral Survey Technician
Original surveying in remote regions of Alask
Measured and placed monuments with Tremble and Garmin GPS
Recorded accurate field information: bearings, slope, aspect, vegetation,and soil types.
Supervisor: Mike Wilson (907) 267-1312
Summer 2002 Devils Postpile National Park Mammoth Lakes, CA
Emergency Medical Technician Ranger
Back country medical responder
Trail maintenance and patrol
Interpretive Ranger walks and campfire presentations
Supervisor: Deanna Dulen (790) 934-2289
EDUCATION
2008-Present University of Nevada, Reno
P.h.D in Physical Geography
Atmospheric Science and Climatology emphasis
2006-2008 University of Nevada, Reno
MS in Physical Geography
Emphasis in Climatology
GPA: 4.0
Adviser Jeff Underwood, Nevada State Climatologist
2006 Humboldt State University Arcata, CA
Geographic Information System Certificate
Remote Sensing
2000-2005 Humboldt State University Arcata, CA
BA in Physical Geography
Minors: Geology and GIS
Major GPA 3.78
1999-2000 Skiringssal Folkhoyskole Junior College Sandjeford, Norway
Majored in Outdoor Survival
Graduated with honors
PROGRAM COURSES COMPLETED
Geology: Physical Geography:
Mineralogy Mountain Geography
Petrography Climatology
Volcanology Environmental Conservation
Earth Resources Avalanche and Debris Flow
Geomorphology Advanced Climatology
Geostatistics Advanced Field Methods
Advanced Geophysics
GIS: Cartography:
Advanced GIS Advanced Cartography
Remote Sensing Cartography Practicum
Raster Analysis Mapping Science
Vector Analysis Interactive Mapping
Data Base Management
Computer Programming
Visual Basic
Advanced Remote Sensing
Atmospheric Science:
Weather Dynamics
Synoptic Weather Forecasting (currently enrolled)
JOB RELATED SKILLS
Computer Skills: EMT Experience:
PC and Mac Back country injuries/Transportation
ArcView CPR/EMT Certificate
GPS Tremble/Garmin
Adobe Illustrator Lecturer/ Teaching Assistant Experience:
Power Point UNR/HSU Physical Geography TA
ArcScene HSU mapping science lab instructor
Natural Scene Designer TMCC Physical Geography Instructor/ lab instructor
Endnote HSU Cultural Geography TA
HSU Cartography TA
TMCC Intro to GIS lecturer/ lab instructor (Spring 2009)
Languages Spoken: Other Certifications:
Norwegian, Swedish Helicopter Safety
and Danish Firearm Safety
Bear Safety
AWARDS and PUBLICATIONS
Awards:
AWARDS AT UNR:
- California Geographic Society First Place Award, Tom McKnight Paper, 2008
http://www.csun.edu/~calgeosoc/meetings/chico/awards/pages/award_3_jpg.htm
- UNR Geography Department Outstanding Student Award, 2008
-UNR Department of Geography Scholarship, 2007
-The National Geographic Society Award, 2007. Award winning map, Trails of the Mt. Shasta Region
-Mackay School of Earth Sciences Award, 2007.
-Nevada Geographic Information System Conference, 1st place poster, 2007. They Just Don’t Make Storms Like This One Anymore, The Analysis of the Anomalous storm event of 1959
-Graduate Student Association Poster, 3rd place poster, 2007. They Just Don’t Make Storms Like This One Anymore, The Analysis of the Anomalous storm event of 1959
AWARDS AT HSU:
-Webb Bauer Graduate Award, HSU,given for academic and personal excellence in the field of geography, 2006
-California Geographic Society , 2005 and 2006
*First place poster: Are Rising Temperature Threatening California’s Snow-pack?
*Second place, Taku Glacier GIS project, 2006
*Geo-Systems paper award: The Correlation between rising temperature and snow water equivalence in the Sierra snow-pack, 2005
-John Harper Geography Scholarship, 2003
-Squire Geography Scholarship, 2003
Published Work:
Underwood, S.J. and Hansen, C. (2008) Investigating Urban Clear Islands in Fog and Low Stratus Clouds in the San Joaquin Valley of California, Physical Geography, Vol. 29, No. 5, 1-13.
Western Snow Conference: The Correlation between rising temperature and snow water equivalence in the Sierra snow-pack, Fall 2006
The Professional Geographer
Annals of the Association of American Geographer
Book Map Editing For Textbooks:
The Borderlands of the American and Canadian Wests: Essays on the Regional History of the 49th Parallel (Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2004)
Redwood Coast Rural Action, Regional and County Data, Brian Ludy and Cassie Hansen, 2003