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Ellora Dey

Tupelo,MS

Summary

Motivated geology undergraduate with an interest in petroleum geology and geophysics. Experienced in fieldwork and laboratory settings, providing a solid foundation in geological disciplines. Advanced mapping skills in GIS software, with a proficiency in GIS programming. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Deepwater Horizon Intern

Mississippi State Univeristy
Starkville, Mississippi
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Internship through Mississippi Based RESTORE Act Center of Excellence at Mississippi State University in the Geosystems Research Institute.
  • Evaluated phytoplankton species in the western Mississippi Sound and operated the Imaging Flow Cytobot.
  • Identified species to analyze what is causing harmful algae blooms in the MS
  • Filtered water samples to measure key environmental parameters, including CO2, Chla, CDOM, dissolved oxygen, and pH.

Geology Field Camp

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Began in Northwest Arkansas learning various environmental field methods
  • Conducted tests involving karst hydrogeology, water quality, geophysics, and geomorphology to create scientific reports in two field sites
  • Camped from Arkansas to Montana to study structural geology
  • Worked in two field sites to produce field maps, cross sections, stratigraphic columns, and scientific reports

Data Discovery Analysis Program

Mississippi State University
Starkville, Mississippi
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Mapped Mercury tectonic structures using ArcGIS to produce a global structural map of ancient tectonics on Mercury.
  • Learned how to strategically use various basemaps and DEMs to produce improved map products.
  • Funded by NASA DDAP and used Open Science Framework to work collaboratively

Education

Bachelor of Science - Professional Geology With GIS Concentration

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
12-2025

Skills

  • ArcGIS products
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Field research
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Instrument handling and upkeep
  • Interpersonal communication

Timeline

Geology Field Camp

University of Arkansas
05.2025 - 06.2025

Deepwater Horizon Intern

Mississippi State Univeristy
05.2024 - 08.2025

Data Discovery Analysis Program

Mississippi State University
08.2023 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Professional Geology With GIS Concentration

Mississippi State University