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Overview
Work History
Education
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Professional Mentorship
Certification
References
Conference Presentations
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Ella Hall

Bellingham,WA

Summary

A graduate researcher with expertise in GIS and data analysis. Strong background in utilizing GIS programs and employing statistical methods for effective data analysis. Excels in technical writing, ensuring clear and concise communication of complex findings. Known for successful team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic research environments. Reliable and results-driven approach, always focused on making impactful contributions to any project involved in.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

WWU Cryospheric Sciences Research Group
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Process satellite imagery in ArcGIS Pro to identify snow algae and snow-covered areas using spectral indices developed by WWU Cryospheric Sciences Lab.
  • Contributed to scientific paper for publication.
  • Modified Matlab scripts to extract data from global aerosol model.
  • Utilized the statistical software, R, to analyze large datasets.

Field Assistant

North Cascade Glacier Climate Project
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Measure mass balance, runoff, terminus behavior on 10 glaciers
  • Learn field research techniques
  • Practice glacier travel, mountaineering skills

Intern – ‘ABoVE Campaign’

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Collaborate with team of scientists on Arctic Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE) to improve understanding of tundra fires
  • Create database of remotely sensed and in-situ ABoVE vegetation datasets
  • Compare data from burned and unburned areas in ArcGIS

Intern – ‘Arctic Rivers Project’

Institute for Arctic and Alpine Research
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Combine Indigenous Knowledges, monitoring and modeling to improve understanding of how climate change impacts Arctic Rivers
  • Create maps and analyze data using ArcGIS
  • Write report for Indigenous Advisory Council

Education

MS - Environmental Science

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
05.2025

BA - Environmental Studies

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.2021

Skills

  • Research and analysis
  • Technical writing
  • Scientific communication
  • Data analysis
  • Fieldwork experience

Technical Skills

R, Matlab, Excel, ENVI, Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS Pro

Professional Mentorship

  • AIARE Women’s Mentorship Program, Collaborate with group of women in snow and avalanche industry to discuss career pathways and network with professionals.
  • NWAC Women’s Mentorship Program, One of four women chosen to learn from professionals in snow and avalanche industry, discuss avalanche forecasting, AIARE course instruction, snow science research, and assist in teaching AIARE 1 course at Mt. Baker, WA.

Certification

  • Crevasse Rescue, Cascade Mountain Ascents, Bellingham, WA, 02/23
  • AIARE 2, Irwin Guides X SheJumps, Crested Butte, CO, 01/21
  • AIARE Avalanche Rescue, Bondi Outdoor Leadership, Boulder, CO, 01/20
  • AIARE 1, Bondi Outdoor Leadership, Boulder, CO, 12/19

References

  • Mauri Pelto, Professor of Environmental Science, Director of North Cascade Glacier Climate Project, Nichols College, Dudley, MA, (724) 261-0833, mauri.pelto@nichols.edu
  • Mark Serreze, Distinguished Professor of Geography, Director of National Snow and Ice Data Center, University of Colorado Boulder, NSIDC, Boulder, CO, (303) 492-2953, serreze@kryos.colorado.edu
  • Elizabeth Hoy, Senior Support Scientist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, (410) 279-8623, elizabth.hoy@nasa.gov
  • Cassandra Brooks, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, (603) 325-0988, Cassandra.brooks@colorado.edu

Conference Presentations

Changing Avalanche Dynamics on Columbia and Lower Curtis Glaciers, Northwest Glaciologists Conference, Moscow, ID, 10/22

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

WWU Cryospheric Sciences Research Group
09.2023 - 12.2023

Field Assistant

North Cascade Glacier Climate Project
07.2022 - 08.2022

Intern – ‘ABoVE Campaign’

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
05.2021 - 08.2021

Intern – ‘Arctic Rivers Project’

Institute for Arctic and Alpine Research
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Crevasse Rescue, Cascade Mountain Ascents, Bellingham, WA, 02/23
  • AIARE 2, Irwin Guides X SheJumps, Crested Butte, CO, 01/21
  • AIARE Avalanche Rescue, Bondi Outdoor Leadership, Boulder, CO, 01/20
  • AIARE 1, Bondi Outdoor Leadership, Boulder, CO, 12/19

MS - Environmental Science

Western Washington University

BA - Environmental Studies

University of Colorado Boulder
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