ABIGAIL BUFKIN
RICHARDSON, TEXAS, 75080
*************@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON HOUSTON TX
Research Staff June 2013 - September 2014
• Prepare and test samples to determine their content and characteristics, using
columnar separation techniques to be analyzed on ICPMS.
• Assist in the running of a clean lab environment.
Instructional Assistant September 2012 - May 2014
• Led laboratory sections in mineralogy, petrography, and structural geology.
• Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades.
• Proctor examinations.
• Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
• Copy and distribute classroom materials.
• Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed
modifications can be made.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON HOUSTON TX
Completed coursework towards Master of Science Geology, Dec 2014
• Thesis research on neutron fluence effects on meteorites
• Graduate Student Tuition Fellowship
• 3.625 GPA
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON HOUSTON TX
Bachelor of Science Geology, Dec 2012
• President of University of Houston GeoSociety 2011-2012
• 3.283 GPA
• YBRA filed camp in Montana
• Extensive field work in Big Bend National Park
SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE PASADENA TX
Associate of Arts Geology, May 2010
• Phi Theta Kappa
• Dean's Honor List 2009, 2010
• 3.65 GPA
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• ESRI Software including ArcGIS
• ENVI Software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in a clean lab environment.
• Computer building (PCs).