Other Information



University and Professional Service:

Angelo State University
  • Advisor, Theta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, student geoscience honors society (2016-present).
  • Chair of Field Camp Scholarship award committee (2016-present)
  • Campus Advisor, Geological Society of America (2016- present)
  • Co-advisor, for the Geological Exhibition Organization (GEO)- student AAPG Chapter (2015-present).
  • Marshall for Angelo State University Commencement ceremonies (2015-2016)
  • New faculty orientation, Angelo State University “I wish I had have known” panel member (2016)
  • Search committee for Planetarium Director, Physics and Geosciences, Angelo State University.
  • Americans with Disabilities committee, Angelo State University (2015-present).
University of Manitoba
  • Clayton H Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources Focus group “Building our Brand” to develop a brand identity for the Faculty (2008)
  • Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources Faculty Council Student Representative (2007-2009)
  • Geological Sciences Department, University of Manitoba, Department Council Research Associate Representative (2013-2014)
  • Geological Sciences Department Council Student Representative (2007-2009)
  • Geological Sciences Head Search Committee (2007-2008)
  • Geological Sciences Graduate Student Association President (2007-2008)
  • Geological Sciences Centenary Committee (2007-2013)
  • Geological Sciences Rock Garden committee (2007-2013)
  • Geological Sciences GSGSA Web coordinator (2006-2013)


Awards, Certificates and Accomplishments:
  • 2013 University of Manitoba Employees Scholarship
  • 2007-2010: NSERC Post-graduate Research Scholarship
  • 2006-2010: Manitoba Graduate Fellowship
  • 2008 Dr. George M. Brownell Memorial Prize
  • 2008 RA/TA travel Funding, University of Manitoba, Geological Sciences
  • 2007: RA/TA Travel Funding, University of Manitoba, Geological Sciences
  • 2007: University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (declined)
  • 2006-2007: University of Manitoba Student Union Graduate Award
  • 2006: University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship
  • 2006: RA/TA Travel Funding, University of Manitoba, Geological Sciences
  • 1994-1996: University of New Brunswick: Graduate Fellowship
  • 1989-1990: IODE Bursary
  • Safety training including WHMIS, Radiation Safety, Safe Boating course (Canadian Coast Guard Pleasure craft operators card), Standard First Aid, and CPR
  • International Baccalaureate Certificates in French and Biology

Other Relevant Work Experience:


2005- 2007 Journal of Paleolimnology and Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research Book Series (office based at University of Manitoba)
Editorial Assistant

2004-2005 National Research Council of Canada Press Journal, Environmental
Reviews (office based at Queen’s University)
Editorial Assistant

2001-2005 Queen’s University Department of Biology; Paleoecological
Environmental Assessment and research Lab (PEARL)
Laboratory manager and research technician

1994 Freeman Patterson
(Summer) Ecologist
Identified and photographed species and ecological communities for
establishment of Shamper’s Bluff, N.B. as a protected area for the Nature
Conservancy of Canada.




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