Jonathan DeSantiago
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed grain size distribution analysis on 86 glacial sediment core samples via sieving and weighing
- Recorded descriptions of core samples at 5 ft intervals of 100 ft drill cores with sediment size, color, and sorting as parameters
- Precisely measured and mixed decoagulant solution as part of the fine-grained sieve procedure for samples containing clay- and silt-sized particles.
Student Researcher
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Project 1: Compared geochemical results of two samples of an unnamed tuff unit to EarthChem online geochemical database of volcanic rocks from East-Central Idaho
- Used petrographic analysis to characterize mineralogy, textures, and inclusions of a thin section from the studied unnamed tuff
- The project culminated in a written report on results of preliminary characterizations of the tuff unit as well as an oral presentation for a student research event
- Project 2: Recorded gamma-ray log readings, took magnetic susceptibility measurements and described sediment types of six glacial sediment cores.
- Identified that there was no correlation between sediment types and magnetic susceptibility readings from any of the cores.
Geology Interpreter
United States Forestry Service (GeoCorps)
Cameron, MT
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Served as a GeoCorps America intern, supporting interpretative material while also performing daily recalibration of an augmented reality sand box and maintaining seismograph paper.
- Developed three oral programs by researching earthquake processes, local geology, landslide mechanics, and interpretation techniques.
- Presented these programs several times daily to crowds of 2-30 visitor center guests and assisting visitors with questions pertaining to geology and local recreation amenities.
Education
B.S. Geology -
Grand Valley State University
06.2024
Skills
Adaptable
ArcGIS
Self-sufficiency
Analytical Thinking
Science Communication
R Programming
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Grand Valley State University
09.2023 - 04.2024
Student Researcher
Grand Valley State University
08.2023 - 04.2024
Geology Interpreter
United States Forestry Service (GeoCorps)
05.2022 - 08.2022
B.S. Geology -
Grand Valley State University