Geologist
Resume:
Michaela R. Adler
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California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, CA May 2016 Bachelor of Science, Geology
California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, CA (Expected) M ar 2019 Master of Science, Geology
SKILLS
● Knowledgeable in sampling protocols for water, soil, and air
● Familiar with groundwater monitoring procedures
● Capable of mapping geology
● Well versed collecting clean samples
● Proficient in taking good field notes
● Practiced in using basic hand tools
● Familiar with properly storing and transporting field samples
● Skilled in GIS utilities
● Able to lift 50 pounds
● Proficient in using Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint WORK EXPERIENCE
The John D. Cooper Center Santa Ana, CA October 2014-present Senior Curatorial Technician
● Hired to be a pivotal member of the Natural History Collections: Protecting and Improving Orange County's (California) Paleontological Collection project (Program Reference Code 9179).
● Curates paleontological mitigation collections in the Cooper Center collection, assists in managing localities, teaches incoming employees how to use the Specify software.
● Created a GIS map that demonstrates the geology, major and minor roads, geologic quadrangles, and city boundaries of Orange county for all interns to use. Created to more accurately pinpoint localities.
● Promoted from Curatorial Assistant to Senior Curatorial Technician.
● Acted as interim collections manager while current collections manager was on maternity leave. RESEARCH/FIELD WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research 2017-2018
Advisor: Dr. Joseph Carlin (CSUF)
● Quantifying Coseismic Subsidence of the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone in the Seal Beach Wetlands
● Testing hypotheses, Coseismic subsidence contacts will be correlatable spatially across the wetlands, Facies changes due to coseismic subsidence such as abrupt shifts from marsh to lower elevation facies requires at least 0.5 m of coseismic subsidence.
● To test these hypotheses, sedimentological and microfossil analyses are conducted on cores. Research course- Well Hydraulics and Advanced Aquifer Analysis 2018 Instructor: Dr. Richard Laton (CSUF)
● Studying methods of well installation, testing, and the design, construction and maintenance of well systems.
● Analysis of single and multiple well aquifer tests in a range of hydrogeologic environments (confined, unconfined, leaky-confined, and fractured aquifers).
● Created a well development plan by the end of the course. Research course- Environmental Sampling and Protocols 2017 Instructor: Dr. Richard Laton (CSUF)
● Investigated various methods of water, soil, and gas sampling.
● Evaluated sampling methodologies for shortcomings and the potential for advances in sampling.
● Created an extensive and unique soil sampling plan. Research course- Groundwater Modeling 2015
Instructor: Dr. Richard Laton (CSUF)
● Studies the mathematics and the formulation of analytical and numerical models of steady-state and transient groundwater flow.
● Analyzed physical models, flownets, spreadsheets, analytical solutions, finite-difference, and finite-element models.
● Created flow models using analytical programs HAZUS and MODFLOW. Research course- Introduction to Hydrogeology 2014 Instructor: Dr. Richard Laton (CSUF)
● Studied occurrence, movement and utilization of groundwater resources; geological, geophysical and hydrological methods for groundwater exploration and development to well hydraulics and groundwater contamination.
● Analyzed different types of soils and how they would impact groundwater flow. Research cruise
Advisor: Dr. Joseph Carlin (CSUF) 2017
● Spent a week at sea with Dr. Carlin, two USGS staff members, and three other students at CSUF to collect sediment samples on the open ocean near Monterey, CA.
● Used a multi core to collect samples up to 100m deep. Research course- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 2017 Instructor: Dr. John Carroll (CSUF)
● Studied converting maps and spatial data to digital form, database mapping, computer-assisted analysis of spatial data, computer-aided map design, and the production of computer-generated maps.
● Designed interactive map comparing historic channels in the Seal Beach Wetlands to modern channels, in order to monitor channel migration.
Research course- Directed Studies 2016
Instructor: Dr. Sean Loyd (CSUF)
● Measured and analyzed samples from the Louann Salt formation to determine carbon isotope values.
● Used a Picarro analyzer to derive these values.
Undergraduate Thesis 2015-2016
Advisor: Dr. James Parham (CSUF)
● Worked with Dr. James Parham and Gabriel Santos on undergraduate thesis research and paper.
● Thesis is titled “Constraining the Age of the Eocene Talega Bonebed Through Microfossil Vertebrate Index Taxa”. Field course- Geology Field Camp 2015
Instructor: Dr. Brady Rhodes (CSUF)
● Spent 5 1 2 weeks out in Dillon, Montana conducting field work.
● Created several maps, cross sections, stratigraphic columns, and research papers. Field course- Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 2015
Instructor: Dr. Adam Woods (CSUF)
● Examined many sedimentary rock samples to determine provenance and depositional environment.
● Wrote a research paper about the depositional environment of the Talega bonebed. Field course- Structural Geology 2015
Instructor: Dr. Phil Armstrong (CSUF)
● Collected strike and dip data to analyze the syncline in Rainbow Basin.
● Input collected data into an online stereonet program to derive structural information about the fold. Research course- Geochemistry 2015
Instructor: Dr. Sean Loyd (CSUF)
● Basic chemical and thermodynamic principles applied to the origin and alteration of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and economic mineral deposits.
● Conducted geochemical analysis on natural sediments collected from a local pond. Field course- Hydrology and Surface Processes 2014 Instructor: Dr. Jeff Knott (CSUF)
● Studied the impact of surface water on the formation of soils, weathering, surface features, and groundwater.
● Established skills in identifying soil types.
Supplemental instructional course 2014
Instructor: Dr. James Parham (CSUF)
● During the course, I built an online assignment the lecture class used to learn more about volcanoes.
● Also assisted in administering and proctoring exams. Research course- Igneous Petrology 2014
Instructor: Dr. Emily Hamecher (CSUF)
● Collected data on various thin sections of certain rocks and minerals throughout the semester.
● Made a full portfolio for all identified igneous rocks. Research course- Mineralogy and Introduction to Petrology 2013 Instructor: Dr. Emily Hamecher (CSUF)
● Required to write a research paper on a particular mineral and how the existence of the mineral affects the Earth.
● Specifically, my paper was written about pyrite and acid mine drainage. Field course- Field Techniques 2013
Instructor: Dr. Adam Woods (CSUF)
● Collected data in Rainbow Basin- determined strike and dip and differentiated between the separate contacts in the Middle Barstow Formation and the Upper Barstow formation.
● Mapped and drew a cross section of over a mile’s worth of Rainbow Basin.
● Other areas in southern California were visited throughout the course and were mapped/analyzed. GRANTS AND AWARDS
Recipient of the 2017 Geological Society of America Graduate Student Research Grant.
● Grant money was used to carbon date sediment samples to aid in determining if subsidence in the Seal Beach Wetlands is laterally extensive.
CONFERENCE POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Adler, M., Carlin, J., Leeper R., Aranda A., Avnaim-Katav S., Kirby, M., Rhodes B. December 2017. Quantifying Coseismic Subsidence of the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone in the Seal Beach Wetlands. South Coast Geological Society 23rd Annual Poster Session, Orange, CA, USA.
Adler, M., Carlin, J., Leeper R., Aranda A., Avnaim-Katav S., Kirby, M., Rhodes B. November 2017. Utilizing Wetland Stratigraphy to Reconstruct the Paleoseismic History of the Newport- Inglewood Fault Zone. 24th Biennial Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation, Providence, RI, USA. Adler, M., Carlin, J. April 2017. Reconstructing the Paleoseismic History of the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone Using Marsh Stratigraphy. Student Geology Research Day, Fullerton, CA, USA. Adler, M., Parham, J., Santos, G. May 2016. Constraining the Age of the Eocene Talega Bonebed Through Microfossil Vertebrate Index Taxa. 112th Annual Geological Society of America Meeting, Cordilleran Section, 2016, Ontario, CA, USA. Adler, M., Parham, J., Santos, G. April 2016. Constraining the Age of the Eocene Talega Bonebed Through Microfossil Vertebrate
Index Taxa. Student Creative Activities and Research Day, Fullerton, CA, USA. Adler, M., Parham, J., Santos, G. April 2016. Constraining the Age of the Eocene Talega Bonebed Through Microfossil Vertebrate
Index Taxa. Student Geology Research Day, Fullerton, CA, USA. VOLUNTEER AND PUBLIC OUTREACH EXPERIENCE
Science Communicator Team Member Oct 2015, 2016, 2017 Prehistoric OC, Ralph B. Clark Regional Park Fullerton, CA
● Presented vertebrate fossil specimens to over 300 event goers.
● Answered questions about vertebrate specimens and their relevance in the fossil record through the goals of the natural history museums like the Cooper Center.
● Educated the public on the animals that were alive in Orange County during the Miocene.
● Refurbished a display that would peak the curiosity of the younger visitors by allowing them to get into close contact with fossil specimens.
Science Communicator Team Member April 2015
Raymond Elementary Fullerton, CA
● Presented various geological topics to approximately one hundred first through sixth graders.
● Focused lesson on the concepts of well building and wastewater treatment.
● Fielded questions from eager and inquisitive students. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Coastal Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) 2017-present Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) 2016-present Geological Society of America (GSA) 2014-present
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) 2014-present South Coast Geological Society (SCGS) 2014-present REFERENCES
Dr. Richard Laton, Ph.D.
California State University, Fullerton, Department of Geology
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Dr. James Parham, Ph.D.
California State University, Fullerton, Department of Geology
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Dr. Joseph Carlin, Ph.D.
California State University, Fullerton, Department of Geology
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Dr. John Foster, Ph.D.
John D. Cooper Center
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Crystal Cortez
John D. Cooper Center
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