Assistant University
Resume:
Jacob Carnes
Department of Geology and Geophysics
Dept. 3006
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University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 82071
Education
University of Wyoming
Master s of Science
Advisor: Michael J. Cheadle
Major: Geology
Expected graduation: Summer 2012
Thesis topic: The origin of sharp based, modally graded pyroxenites in the Dufek layered
igneous intrusion, Antarctica.
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Bachelor s of Science
Major: Geology
May 2008
Relevant Work Experience
Teaching Assistant, University of Wyoming; August 2010 Present
Teaching three lab sections for Earth and Mineral Resources
Instruct students from a variety of scientific backgrounds
Staff Geologist, Cameco Resources; July 2008 July 2010
Collaborated as part of team conducting the exploration phase of sandstone-hosted
uranium deposits
Planned drill-holes based on geophysical log interpretations
Coordinated field activities with contractors
Used a wide range of technology to utilize and display field data, including: AutoCAD,
differential GPS, and digitizing software
Teaching Assistant, Department of Geosciences, University of Nebraska Lincoln; May 2008
- July 2008
Teaching assistant for Geology Field Camp in the Bighorn Basin, near Shell, Wyoming
Field Assistant, Antarctic Geological Drilling Program; October 2007 - December 2007
Assisted in seismic data acquisition on an over-ice survey
Skills
Proficient in the following software: AutoCAD and Adobe Illustrator
Proficient with the following equipment: Brunton compass, and Differential GPS,
petrographic and stereo microscopesCertified in adult CPR, AED and Standard First Aid by the American Red Cross
Certified in Wilderness First Aid by the Wilderness Medicine Institute of the National
Outdoor Leadership School
Relevant Coursework
Geodynamics
Geological Thermodynamics
Fundamentals of Research Physical Geology
Structural Seminar
Physical Geology
Historical Geology
Mineralogy
Petrology
Statigraphy
Structural Geology
Geochemistry
Micropaleontology
Fossil Fuel Geology
Summer Field Course
Economic and Exploration Geology
Quantitative Methods in Paleontology
Principles of Ground Water
General Physics I & II
Honors Calculus II
Introduction to Statistics
Fundamental Chemistry I & II
Quantitative Chemistry
Natural Resource Policy
Technical Communications
Bold denotes graduate course
Membership and Honors
Member of the National Honor Society
Member of Geological Society of America
Member of The Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Engineering
Named one of Nebraska Life Magazine s top ten collegians of 2007
Awarded the rank of Eagle Scout as a member of the Boy Scouts of America
References
Dr. Michael Cheadle,
University of WyomingAdvisor, August 2010-present
Associate Professor
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Dr. David Harwood, University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Research Director of the Antarctic Geological Drilling Program
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Dr. David Watkins, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Chair of Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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Bob Blackstone, Cameco Resources
Senior Geologist
Immediate supervisor, July 2008July 2010
Robert_Blackstone@
Cameco.com
Matthew Bowman, Cameco Resources
Staff Geologist
Co-worker, July 2008July 2010
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