Leandra Marshall Resume September 2016 Resume
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Education
• , M.A. and P.S.M. (Professional Science Masters), Geological Sciences and Geohazards, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, MA Project Advisor: Dr. Marcus Bursik (GPA .)
• , B.S., Geology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (GPA .)
• , High School Diploma, Salpointe Catholic High School, Tucson, AZ
Work and Research Experience
June to September , Staff Hydrologist, Clear Creek Associates
Greg Hess, Senior Hydrogeologist, Clear Creek Associates, (, )
Alison Jones, Senior Hydrogeologist, Clear Creek Associates (, )
Jim Norris, Senior Associate, Clear Creek Associates (, )
Description of Duties:
• Monitoring well drilling operations to document compliance with project specifications
• Preparing detailed descriptions of the lithology encountered during drilling
• Monitoring aquifer tests (measuring water levels, monitoring pumping rates, measuring pH, temperature, etc.)
• Collecting water quality samples from private wells, monitor wells, and large supply wells
• Measuring water levels in wells
• Generating maps using ArcGIS, assembling and managing data in spreadsheets and databases, tabulating water quality data and comparing the data to applicable standards
• Preparing reports, including writing the text and generating tables and graphics
August to May , Post-Graduate Intern, Arizona Geological Survey
Michael Conway, Geologic Extension Service Chief, Arizona Geological Survey, (, )
Description of Duties:
• Processing water and sediment sample datasheets from federal (EPA, USGS) and state (CPDHE, NMED, UDEQ, ADEQ, etc.) agencies and uploading the into an interactive map regarding the Gold King Mine spill and its contamination of waterways in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona; map can be viewed at http://maps.azgs.az.gov/gold-king-mine-spill/
• Cataloging and labeling rock core samples for System for Earth Sample Registration (SESAR)
• American Association of Petroleum Geologists grant-funded project; creating geologic story maps and archives with photos and data via Flickr and ArcGIS for educational use at schools and teaching conferences
Summer , Geology Educator and GeoCorps Intern, GSA GeoCorps and NPS Geoscientists-in-the-Parks Program Ted Stout, Chief of Interpretation and Education, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (, ) Sandra Gladish, Acting Chief of Interpretation, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (, )
Description of Duties:
• Geology education; presenting about geology or geologic processes found in Craters of the Moon National Monument and the surrounding region of Idaho
• Providing geologic information about the park to diverse audiences through formal and informal presentations, including illustrated presentations and guided walks
• Developing new educational talks and programs for the monument
• Mentoring staff regarding the volcanism found at Craters of the Moon
• Manning the register at the Visitor Center and selling Craters of the Moon Natural History Association merchandise to visitors
-, Graduate Student, State University of New York at Buffalo M.A. And P.S.M. Capstone Project Dr. Marcus Bursik, Department Chair of Geological Sciences and M.A. Project Advisor, SUNY at Buffalo (, )
Description of Duties:
• Morphologic, geomorphic and geologic mapping of Crater Peak, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Northern California using ArcGIS, aerial photography, and fieldwork
• Experimental volcanology and neotectonics; analogue laboratory experiments according to deadlines regarding volcanoes subjected to extension, the formation of tectonic structures in volcanoes, and debris avalanches/debris flows (see Research Aide description in the Awards section for more details)
Summer , COAS (College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences) REU Frank J. Tepley III, Professor of Petrology, Oregon State University, (, ) Shanaka de Silva, Professor of Volcanology, Oregon State University, (, ) Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu/index.cfm?fuseacti>
Description of Research:
• Worked with faculty mentors Frank J. Tepley III and Shanaka de Silva
• Used Electron Microprobe detailed X-Ray scans to determine composition and Crystal Size Distribution plots of tephra samples from the El Misti volcano's BP eruption
• Inferred future eruptive behavior and volcanic hazards from the volcano based on the results of the CSDs and compositional analyses
-, Lab Assistant, University of Arizona Geosciences Department Dr. Peter Reiners, Department Chair of Geological Sciences and Professor of Geology, Helium Extraction Thermochronology Lab (http://www.geo.arizona.edu/~reiners/arhdl/arhdl.htm), University of Arizona (, )
Description of Duties:
• Trained in chemical, laser, and radioactive material safety before beginning work
• Picking and preparing zircon and apatite samples under a microscope according to deadlines for thermochronology/geochronology via Helium extraction and ICP-MS, Uranium-Thorium geochemical dating
• Running the laser lines to extract Helium from zircon and apatite samples
• Cleaning and preparing labware/microvials using hydrochloric and nitric acids
• Multitasking by completing labwork while simultaneously running samples on the laser line
• ArcGIS mapping projects and construction of figures for publication
• Compilation and organization of data in Microsoft Office programs
-, Lab Assistant, University of Arizona Geosciences Department Dr. Barbara Carrapa, Professor of Geology, University of Arizona (, )
Description of Duties:
• ArcGIS mapping projects
• Mounting and polishing zircon samples
• Processing samples according to deadlines at University of Arizona LaserChron Center (https://sites.google.com/a/laserchron.org/laserchron/) for U-Pb geochronology
•Conducting various stages of mineral separation (rock-crushing, water table, acid wash, franzing, and other techniques)
-, Intern, SAGUARO Internship at University of Arizona Dr. Phil Stokes, SAGUARO Program Coordinator (http://saguaro.arizona.edu/internships.htm) and Educational Director at Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education Center (, )
Description of Duties:
• Creating and demonstrating Geoscience outreach modules/presentations for educational groups of varying ages
• Attending educational Geoscience field trips
• Conducting research on the Tucson Mountains Caldera using gravity and magnetic anomaly data
-, Volunteer, US Geological Survey, Tucson Branch Office Karen Sue Bolm (deceased), Physical Scientist and Supervisor, U.S. Geological Survey, Tucson Branch Description of Duties:
• Scanning and cataloguing maps for Latin American archive
• Cataloguing/organizing journals, books, and articles for Latin American archive
• Preparing educational PowerPoints and materials for use at schools and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
• ArcGIS mapping projects and web development, (including a fun restaurant map and database for visiting scientists)
• Compilation/organization of data in Microsoft Excel
Research Conference Presentations
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Spring , Marshall, Leandra et al (). The Tucson Mountains Caldera: Using Gravity and Magnetic Anomalies to Test Trapdoor Subsidence and Locate Subsurface Plutonic Bodies. Poster presented at the SAGEEP (Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems), Conference in Tucson, AZ.
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Fall , Marshall, Leandra et al (). Compositional Characteristics of Plagioclase Crystal Size Distributions (CSDs) from the B.P. Eruption of El Misti Volcano, Southern Peru. Poster presented at the AGU (American Geophysical Union), Conference in San Francisco, CA.
Research Skills
• Labwork, tasks associated with zircon/apatite thermochronology
• Data entry and data management, organization, and archiving
• Writing about and presenting research topics and projects
Other Skills and Qualifications
• Adept with both Windows and Mac operating systems and computers
• Experience with IBM-compatible PCs
• Experience with Mac, Microsoft, and Linux operating systems
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiar with several programs used for data management, such as Excel, Google Docs, Google Fusion Tables, SESAR, and some SQL
• Internet and computer-savvy, and excellent at figuring out new computer programs for research
• Extensive knowledge of blogging, social media, and website-building
• Several years’ experience with ArcGIS; ArcMap and ArcScene
• Experience with stereographic mapping
• Can perform statistical analyses and modeling with the statistical program R
• Proficient with Adobe programs for figures, posters, and graphic design
• Proficient in Spanish language
• Some skill in French, Italian, and Japanese languages
Professional References
.) Elysse Hernandez, Technician, Haley & Aldrich (, )
.) Marisa Lerew, Mine Geologist, ASARCO Silver Bell Mine (, )
.) Dr. Michael Conway, Geologic Extension Service Chief, Arizona Geological Survey (, )
.) Sandra Gladish, Acting Chief of Interpretation, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (, )
.) Dr. Marcus Bursik, Department Chair of Geological Sciences and M.A. Project Advisor, SUNY Buffalo (, )
.) Dr. Engielle Paguican, Post-Doctoral Researcher, SUNY Buffalo (, )
.) Dr. Peter Reiners, Department Chair of Geological Sciences and Professor of Geology, Helium Extraction Thermochronology Lab (http://www.geo.arizona.edu/~reiners/arhdl/arhdl.htm), University of Arizona (, )
.) Dr. Frank J. Tepley III, Professor of Petrology, Oregon State University (, )
.) Dr. Shanaka de Silva, Professor of Volcanology, Oregon State University (, )
.) Dr. Phil Stokes, previously the SAGUARO Program Coordinator (http://saguaro.arizona.edu/internships.htm) and currently the Educational Director at Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education Center (, )
