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PHOEBE NICHOLLS (609) 468-8582 [email protected] EDUCATION New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, NM 87801 Graduation Date: May 2016 Masters of Science Hydrology GPA: 3.650 Susquehanna University Bachelors of Science Earth and Environmental Science 514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 Minor: Biochemistry Graduated: May 2013 GPA: 3.643 Graduated with Research Honors Recipient of the P. Lynn Mangle Award for an Outstanding Student in Earth and Environmental Science University of Wollongong Northfields Ave, Wollongong NSW 2522, Australia Semester Abroad Spring 2012 EMPLOYMENT Research Assistant Fall 2013 to Spring 2016 Project: Sorption characterization of arsenic and chromium to soils containing pyrogenic black carbon in watersheds affected by wildfires New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Research Assistant to Dr. Daniel Cadol The project’s purpose was to study the sorption properties of pyrogenic black carbon (PyC), formed during forest fires in the Valles Caldera National Preserve, NM. We also looked at the sorption properties of soils containing PyC and how they can sequester naturally occurring metal contaminants. Batch equilibrium analysis paired with ICP-MS was used to determine the sorption capacity of black carbon found in recently burned soils. It was found that PyC in soils had a relatively high sorption capacity for chromium, but not arsenic. We fit a linear isotherm to arsenic and chromium sorption to our soils. Laboratory Technician Winter 2015/2016 Project: Sulfide Reaction Rates in Seawater: Implications to Submarine and Intertidal Zone Tailings Disposal New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Supervisor: Dr. Ingar Walder Performed laboratory experiments for a geochemistry PhD student during the winter break. Measured pH, Eh, conductivity, and TDS. Performed titrations on samples to measure alkalinity. Laboratory Technician Fall 2015 Project: Aeolian Transport of Dust Born Uranium Project New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology & New Mexico Bureau of Geology Supervisor: Bonnie Frey Used microwave soil digestion coupled with ICP-MS analysis to determine the Uranium content in soils. Set up lab experiments for soil digestions, which included sieving and grinding soil samples. Instructed lead graduate student on the use of ICP-MS for project. Laboratory Technician Fall 2015 Project: Determining Temperature Profiles of Snow Pack Using DTS Cable New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Supervisor: Dr. Jesus Gomez-Velez Helped design DTS cable configuration to determine temperature profiles of snow pack. Set up DTS cable design and helped with troubleshooting and cable maintenance. PHOEBE NICHOLLS’ CURRICULUM VITAE PAGE 1 of 3 Teaching Assistant Project: ERTH 440 Hydrological Theory and Field Methods New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Set up hydrology laboratory experiments and field experiments. Graded laboratory reports. Lead lab discussions and help students with lab materials. Fall 2015 Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Cadol STEM Communication Fellow Fall 2013 to Spring 2014 & Summer 2015 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology - Writing Center Supervisor: Dr. Steve Simpson Review of student papers, theses, dissertations, statements of purpose, and resumes. Providing feedback on oral presentations, such as thesis or dissertation defenses or conference talks. Present writing and oral presentation workshops. Research Assistant Summer 2011 to Fall 2012 Project: Middle Creek Water Quality Using Physical and Chemical Approaches Susquehanna University Research Assistant to Dr. Ahmed Lachhab Prepared and analyzed water samples from the Susquehanna River and Middle Creek using a Dionex 2000 Ion Chromatography System. Fieldwork included sample taking and assessment in the Susquehanna River Watershed. Performed additional fieldwork to research acid mine drainage. Prepared presentation and presentation materials based on research for the Landmark Summer Research Conference Symposiums 2011 and 2012, as well as for the Pennsylvania Academy of Science Research Conference 2012. INTERNSHIPS National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) June to August 2010 1617 Cole Blvd., Golden, CO 80401 Title: Visitor Center Docent Provided tours for the public and VIPs, including state governors and other officials. Prepared a training presentation on “Water Scarcity in the Western Region”. Coordinated and setup educational displays, staffed the Visitor’s Center Book Store, and answered visitors’ questions. SKILLS Knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques: performed experiments as a lab technician for multiple projects. Advanced knowledge of an Agilent 7900 ICP MS and Dionex 2000 Ion Chromatography System. Knowledge of MATLAB, ArcGIS, MODFLOW, HYDRUS 1D and HYDRUS 3D Basic knowledge of HECRAS and HECHMS Excellent technical writing skills: As a NMT Writing Center Tutor and wrote grant proposals for GSA and NMGS, which were both accepted. VOLUNTEER WORK ProWorld June 2010 Urubamba, Peru Many of the homes have wood burning stoves that emit smoke into the houses, which is detrimental to health. This project built stoves with chimneys to direct smoke outside the home. My tasks included installation of clean burning stoves to promote healthier living in various small Peruvian villages. GRANTS Geological Society of America (GSA) New Mexico Geological Society (NMGS) PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES Presenter at American Geophysical Union Conference Sorption Properties of Black Carbon in Post Fire Watersheds PHOEBE NICHOLLS’ CURRICULUM VITAE Awarded Spring 2014 Awarded Spring 2014 Fall 2014 Poster Presentation PAGE 2 of 3 RELEVANT COURSEWORK New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Master’s Courses ERTH 412 Intro to Geographic Information Systems HYD 532 Vadose Zone Dynamics ERTH 440 Hydrological Theory and Field Methods HYD 533 Runoff and Flood Processes ERTH 441 Hydrogeology HYD 542 Hillslope Hydrology ERTH 442 Vadose Zone Processes HYD 544 Groundwater Remediation HYD 507 Hydrogeochemistry HYD 547 Hydrological Modeling HYD 508 Flow and Transport in Hydrological Systems HYD 558 Environmental Tracers in Hydrology HYD 510 Quantitative Methods in Hydrology PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Geological Society of America Member New Mexico Geological Society Member American Geophysical Union Member Sigma Gamma Epsilon National Honor Society for Earth Sciences PHOEBE NICHOLLS’ CURRICULUM VITAE 2014-Present 2014 2014 2010 to 2013 PAGE 3 of 3
