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ResearchAssistant

Sarah Engel

Jamul,CA

Summary

Highly motivated recent graduate, enthusiastic about achieving a M.S in geology focused on geochemistry or structural geology. Excellent field skills and willingness to work hard. Skilled in research and confident presenter.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

(Adviser: Dr. Jillian Maloney)
01.2023 - Current
  • Participated in dredging operations and high-resolution geophysical surveys aboard the R/V Sally Ride on a two week research cruise offshore San Diego, California
  • Processed and interpreted bathymetric and subbottom data
  • Compared subbottom data with ODP drill site data to interpret regional sedimentary history
  • Results to be presented in a written senior thesis and oral defense, expected December 2023

Geocorps Intern

Geological Society Of America, USDA Forest Service
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Used LIDAR to partake in a groundtruthing project for cave/karst features throughout the White River National Forest
  • Provided education and interpretation on site for cave and campground visitors related to bat conservation and biology, geology of caves, and cave conservation
  • Caved with local caving grottos to maintain relationship between Forest Service and caving communities
  • Participated in various workshops including Wilderness First Aid, Leave No Trace ethics, and general safety workshops

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geology

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
12.2023

Skills

  • ArcGis Pro (Intermediate)
  • Kingdom Suite (Intermediate)
  • Microsoft excel (Advanced)
  • Adobe Illustrator(Advanced)
  • Educational Outreach (Advanced)
  • Caving, Hiking, Climbing etc (advanced)
  • Field Methods(Intermediate)
  • Wilderness First Aid Certified

Timeline

Geocorps Intern

Geological Society Of America, USDA Forest Service
05.2023 - 08.2023

Research Assistant

(Adviser: Dr. Jillian Maloney)
01.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Geology

San Diego State University
Sarah Engel