Desert Research Institute

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Desert Research Institute is the nonprofit research campus of the Nevada System of Higher Education, the organization that oversees all publicly supported higher education in the U.S. state of Nevada. Address: 755 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Mon SaturdayClosedSundayClosedMonday(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)9AM–5PMHours might differTuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Founded: 1988 Phone: (702) 862-5400Website: : : Place name: : : : : Category: Website: http://www.dri.edu/ Category: Research Foundation Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Add a photoThanks for sharing!Your photo will be posted publicly on Google.Contribute MoreDoneUpload public photos of Desert Research Institute Posting publicly on the Web Write a review Reviews 2 Google reviews

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Samuel Hokett Samuel Hokett Fort Collins, Colorado Area Details
Samuel Hokett's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2013 - August 2013
Job
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
FTN Associates, Ltd.   June 2015 - Present
Desert Research Institute   July 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Windows, Hydrogeology, Microsoft Office, Research, Environmental Geology, Groundwater Modeling, GIS

Education
Colorado State University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Geology

Eric Hughes Eric Hughes Phoenix, Arizona Details
Eric Hughes's Desert Research Institute Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Business Analyst at US Script | Open to Career Possibilities
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
US Script  May 2015 - Present
Caris Life Sciences  January 2014 - October 2014
Caris Life Sciences  January 2013 - December 2013
Caris Life Sciences  May 2012 - January 2013
Arizona State University  June 2010 - May 2011
Arizona State University  December 2009 - June 2010
University of Nevada Las Vegas  July 2009 - August 2009
Desert Research Institute   June 2009 - August 2009
PetSmart  October 2004 - April 2007
Barrow Neurological Institute  January 2005 - October 2006

Skills
Quality Assurance, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Validation, Molecular Biology, PCR, Genetics, SOP, Business Analysis, DNA Extraction, RNA Isolation, Cancer Research, qPCR, Document Management, Laboratory Safety, SDLC, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Business Requirements, Functional Requirements, Radiation Safety, Radioactive Materials, Tissue Culture, Manual Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Agarose Gel..., Cell Culture, Astrobiology, Geology, Inventory Management, Research, Process Improvement

Education
Arizona State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Arizona State University   2007 — 2011
Minor, Geological Sciences

Andrew Karlson Andrew Karlson Boise, Idaho Area Details
Andrew Karlson's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Undergraduate Research Assistant at Boise State University
Industry Research
Experience
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)   January 2015 - Present
Boise State University  August 2012 - Present
Desert Research Institute   January 2012 - May 2012
Remington Construction   June 2010 - November 2010
Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc  October 2006 - September 2009
R.A.M. Enterprise   August 2003 - March 2004

Skills
AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office Suite, Welding, Brazing, MIG welding, TIG welding, SMAW, Windows, Operating Systems, Machining, Microsoft Office, Preventive Maintenance, Gold, Microsoft Excel, Hydrology, Field Work, Water Quality, Leadership, Construction, Geology

Education
Boise State University   2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Geology, 3.0

Truckee Meadows Community College   2010 — 2013
a dual, Mechanical Engineering and Geology

Great Basin College   2009 — 2010
Pursued, Mechanical Engineering and Geology

feroze khan feroze khan Youngstown, Ohio Details
feroze khan's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2012 - August 2012
Job Graduate Research Assistant at Young
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Youngstown State University  August 2012 - Present
LG FUEL Cell Systems  August 2013 - May 2014
Desert Research Institute   January 2012 - August 2012
Youngstown State University  August 2009 - December 2011
Youngstown State University  August 2009 - December 2011
Nusil Technology  July 2008 - December 2008
Saginaw Valley State University  August 2006 - May 2008

Skills
GC-MS, HPLC, Data Analysis, Research, XPS, XRF, XRD, DSC, TGA, SOFC, DOCTOR BLADING, Powder Processing, SEM, Conductivity, Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Fuel Cells, Materials Science, Materials Testing, Chemical Synthesis, Chemistry, ICP-MS, Porosity, Sintering, Thin Films, Alternative Fuels, Fuel, Renewable Energy, Laboratory

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2012 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Environmental science and health

Youngstown State University   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Material Science and Engineering

Youngstown State University   2009 — 2011
masters, chemistry

Saginaw Valley State University   2003 — 2008
bs, chemistry

Karen LeFebre Karen LeFebre Reno, Nevada Area Details
Karen LeFebre's Desert Research Institute Experience December 2010 - January 2012
Job Hydrogeologist, loves isotope chemistry
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Big Sky Endurance Sports Timing & Event Management   March 2005 - Present
California Department of Conservation, Division of Oil, Gas & Geothermal Resources   September 2012 - 2013
Desert Research Institute   December 2010 - January 2012
Washoe County School District  August 2006 - January 2010
Washoe County School District  August 1998 - August 2002
SEA Consulting   1997 - 1997
IT Corporation (Martinez, CA)   November 1994 - May 1996
Environmental Protection Agency, EPA National Laboratory   May 1994 - September 1994
Desert Research Institute   June 1993 - August 1993
Cameron Park Community Services District  April 1991 - September 1991

Skills
Event Management, Coach, Mentor, Measure water levels..., Drill monitoring and..., Well design, Well production, Well abandonment, Borehole logging, Borehole logging using..., Environmental Site..., LUSTs Removal, Report Writing, Project Management, Train junior staff on..., PHREEQC, MODFLOW &..., **See Specific Skills..., Sampling, Soil, Groundwater, AQTESOLV, Environmental Awareness, Geology, Environmental Consulting, Field Work, ArcGIS, Remediation, Hydrology, Logging, Research, Sports Management, Hydrogeology

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2010 — 2011
Master of Science, Hydrology

Chapman University   1996 — 1997
MA, Education

University of Nevada-Reno   1988 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Hydrogeology and Mathematics

Erik Cadaret Erik Cadaret Reno, Nevada Area Details
Erik Cadaret's Desert Research Institute Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Research Assistant at Desert Research Institute
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Desert Research Institute   April 2014 - Present
University of Nevada Reno  July 2013 - April 2014
Earth Forensics   August 2011 - August 2013
California State University, Fullerton  January 2010 - May 2013
USGS California Water Science Center   August 2011 - August 2011
Cardno ENTRIX  January 2010 - January 2010

Skills
Hydrogeology, Water Quality, Water Resources, Geology, Hydrology, GIS, Microsoft Office, Sampling, Geological Mapping, Geophysics, ArcGIS, Water Management, Environmental Geology, Water Sampling, Well Logging, Well Testing, 3D Modeling, Aquifer Testing, Walnut Gulch Rainfall..., AMS split spoon soil..., Nikon NPR 325 total..., AGI super sting R8, Magnetometer, VLF, Gamma ray well logging, portable pH and EC meter, Perkin Elmer atomic..., Lachat Quickchem flow..., Dionex ion chromatograph, Inductively couples..., Matlab, Python, Minitab, Rangeland hydrology..., Groundwater modeling..., Hydrus, AQTESOLV, Rockworks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2013 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Hydrogeology and a Graduate Minor in Business Administration

California State University-Fullerton   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology

Geology Field Camp, University of Montana Western   2012 — 2012
Geologic Field Techniques, Geology

Hydrogeology Field Camp, Western Michigan University   2010 — 2010
Hydrogeology

JoAnn Raeker JoAnn Raeker Fort Collins, Colorado Area Details
JoAnn Raeker's Desert Research Institute Experience 2013 - 2013
Job Research and Technology at Chevron
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Chevron  August 2014 - June 2015
Gradient Resources  May 2013 - April 2014
Desert Research Institute   2013 - 2013
Brookstone  2011 - 2012
KMH Environmental Pty Ltd   2009 - 2010
TKSC   2006 - 2007
Montross Associates   2005 - 2006

Skills
Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Engineering, Research, Microsoft Visio, Geothermal Power Plant..., Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Sustainability, HVAC, Energy, Renewable Energy, Visio, Power Generation, Environmental Awareness, Project Engineering

Education
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Macquarie University
Master of Science, Environmental Science

Truckee Meadows Community College
Certificate, Renewable Energy/Geothermal Plant Operator

Nyssa Perryman Nyssa Perryman Reno, Nevada Area Details
Nyssa Perryman's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2012 - October 2013
Job Transcriptionist at Intellitext
Industry Research
Experience
Truckee Meadows Community College  January 2014 - Present
A Pass Educational Group, LLC  December 2013 - Present
Intellitext   January 2013 - Present
Duke University Talent Identification Program  July 2014 - July 2014
Desert Research Institute   January 2012 - October 2013

Skills
Environmental Science, Research, Geography, Statistics, Remote Sensing, GIS, Science, Data Collection, ArcGIS, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Awareness

Education
Mississippi State University   2008 — 2010
M.S., Geosciences--Atmospheric Science

The College of William and Mary   2005 — 2008
B.S. and B.A., Geology and English

Mary DeVita Mary DeVita Las Vegas, Nevada Details
Mary DeVita's Desert Research Institute Experience March 2013 - March 2014
Job Technology Advisory Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Industry Utilities
Experience
PricewaterhouseCoopers  January 2015 - Present
Sahara Pines Animal Hospital   March 2014 - December 2014
Desert Research Institute   March 2013 - March 2014
NOAA  October 2012 - December 2012
Chaminade University  August 2010 - December 2012
University of Nevada Las Vegas  June 2012 - August 2012
Chaminade University  October 2011 - May 2012
Chaminade University  January 2011 - May 2012
College of Charleston  June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, English, Windows, Event Planning, Biological Assessments

Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu   2009 — 2012
B.S., Biology

Keith Szelagowski Keith Szelagowski Reno, Nevada Area Details
Keith Szelagowski's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Staff Research Scientist, Application Developer at Desert Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   July 2015 - Present
Desert Research Institute   June 2011 - July 2015
University of Nevada Reno  August 2012 - May 2015
University of Nevada Reno  August 2010 - May 2012
University of Nevada Reno  August 2008 - May 2012
Desert Research Institute   April 2009 - June 2011
AMF Starlite Lanes   June 2008 - March 2009

Skills
C, C#, C++, Visual Basic, .NET, Python, Java, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, SQLite, Microsoft Office, OpenCV, Qt, GTK+, Cocoa Touch, iOS development, Analysis

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Information Systems

University of Nevada-Reno   2007 — 2012
Bachelor's of Science (BS), Computer Science and Engineering, Intelligent Systems

Great Basin College   2004 — 2007
Associate of Science (AS), Applied Sciences

Ashley Rose Mellies Ashley Rose Mellies Clifton Park, New York Details
Ashley Rose Mellies's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2014 - March 2015
Job HR Recruiter
Industry Human Resources
Experience
American National  May 2015 - Present
University of Nevada Reno  March 2015 - April 2015
Desert Research Institute   January 2014 - March 2015
University of Nevada Reno  September 2012 - June 2014
Pier 1 Imports  December 2009 - October 2012
Palo Verde High School  January 2011 - May 2011
Advanced Technologies Academy  January 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Recruiting, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Higher Education, Editing, Time Management, Data Entry, Event Planning, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Leadership

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's (BA), Communication w/ minor in Journalism

College of Southern Nevada
Associate of Science (AS), Secondary Education

Jackson B. Crews Jackson B. Crews Reno, Nevada Details
Jackson B. Crews's Desert Research Institute Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Hydrogeologist, Physicist
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   June 2014 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, MODFLOW, GMS, MODPATH, MT3D, Aqtesolv, Matlab

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Hydrogeology

University of Arizona   2005 — 2007
Master of Science (MS), Physics

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physics

Tom Malamakal Tom Malamakal Greater Seattle Area Details
Tom Malamakal's Desert Research Institute Experience August 2010 - December 2013
Job Environmental Technician at Sealaska Environmental Services
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Sealaska Environmental Services  August 2014 - Present
Randstad @ Google   March 2014 - August 2014
Desert Research Institute   August 2010 - December 2013
University of Washington, Bothell  April 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Air Quality, GIS, Field Work, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Analytical Chemistry, Data Management, Telemetry, Weather Forecasting, Data Analysis, Environmental Science, Matlab, Environmental Policy, Soil, ArcGIS, Climate Change

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2010 — 2012
MS, Atmospheric Science

Gonzaga University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Economics and Finance

Sara Ante Sara Ante Houston, Texas Area Details
Sara Ante's Desert Research Institute Experience June 2002 - June 2005
Job Earth Scientist at Chevron, ETC
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Chevron  July 2005 - Present
Desert Research Institute   June 2002 - June 2005
California State University, Bakersfield  1997 - 2002

Skills
Petroleum Geology, Reservoir Management, Earth Science, Geology, Stratigraphy, Sedimentology, Geological Mapping, Field Development, Reserves, Upstream, Sequence Stratigraphy

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2002 — 2005
Master's degree, Geology/Earth Science, General

California State University-Bakersfield   1997 — 2002
B.S., Geology

Jim Bruckner Jim Bruckner Longmont, Colorado Details
Jim Bruckner's Desert Research Institute Experience September 2010 - September 2011
Job
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Left Hand Brewing Company  July 2015 - Present
Dry Dock Brewing Co.   December 2013 - June 2015
Rogue Ales  October 2011 - December 2013
Desert Research Institute   September 2010 - September 2011
Desert Research Institute   September 2007 - February 2011
Jet Propulsion Laboratory  September 2004 - September 2007
Marquette University  January 2004 - May 2004
Los Alamos National Laboratory  1991 - 1996

Skills
Field Work, PCR, Microbiology, Laboratory, Data Analysis, Molecular Biology, Statistics, Science, Research, Technical Writing, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Quality Assurance, Microscopy, Instrumentation, Bacteriology, Craft Beer, Sensory, Yeast, Molecular Microbiology, Quality Control, Production Brewing, Contamination Control, cGMP practices, cGLP, ISO, Chemistry, Fermentation, Brewing, Biotechnology, Cell Culture, DNA extraction, Microbial Ecology, Gas Chromatography, Analytical Chemistry, Lifesciences, Beer, Experimentation, Product Development, Biology, Environmental Science, Genetics, Sensory Evaluation, HPLC, R&D, GMP, UV/Vis, HACCP, Food Science, Molecular Cloning

Education
Marquette University   1997 — 2004
Ph.D., Molecular Microbiology

Creighton University   1991 — 1995
BS, Biology

Scott D. Hamilton-Brehm Scott D. Hamilton-Brehm Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Scott D. Hamilton-Brehm's Desert Research Institute Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Research Fellow in Microbial Biochemistry at Desert Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   May 2012 - Present
Oak Ridge National Laboratory  July 2008 - April 2012
University of Georgia  2001 - 2008
Promega  1997 - 2001
California Polytechnic State University  1995 - 1997

Skills
Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Protein Purification, Microbiology, Environmental..., Genomics, Cell Culture, Western Blotting, qPCR, Anaerobic Microbiology, PCR, Enzyme Assays, Fermentation, Assay Development, HPLC, NMR, Spectrophotometry, Biofuels, Gas Chromatography, Metabolic Engineering, TLC, Northern Blotting, Southern Blot, Bacterial Culturing, Microbial Genetics, Project Management, Laboratory Safety, Teaching, Team Leadership, Academic Tutoring, Science Speaker

Education
The University of Georgia   2001 — 2008
Ph.D., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo   1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry

Justin DeMaio Justin DeMaio Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Justin DeMaio's Desert Research Institute Experience October 2009 - Present
Job Graduate Student at University of Nevada Las Vegas
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Desert Research Institute   October 2009 - Present
University of Nevada Las Vegas  August 2009 - Present
Nevada State Historic Preservation Office   January 2013 - December 2013
UNLV Southwest Archaeology and Lithics Lab   2012 - 2012
University of Nevada Las Vegas  June 2011 - July 2011
IUP Archaeological Services   March 2006 - May 2009

Skills
GIS applications, GPS applications, Archaeological..., Excavation, Archaeological Survey, Lithic Analysis, Archaeology, GPS Applications, GPS, GIS, Cultural Resource...

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2009 — 2013
M.A., Anthropology/Archaeology

Indiana University of Pennsylvania   2005 — 2009
B.A., Anthropology/Archaeology

Adelbert Villoso Adelbert Villoso Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Adelbert Villoso's Desert Research Institute Experience November 2006 - May 2007
Job Pharmacy Resident PGY1 at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada  June 2015 - Present
Oregon State University  September 2011 - June 2015
Nevada Cancer Institute  February 2008 - September 2011
Desert Research Institute   November 2006 - May 2007
University of Nevada Las Vegas  December 2005 - May 2007

Skills
Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, X-ray crystallography, Structural Biology, Microbiology, Purification, Laboratory, Research, Microbial Ecology, Microsoft Excel, Characterization, Membrane Proteins, PCR, Molecular Biology, PCR primer design, Pharmacy, Immunization, Healthcare

Education
Oregon State University   2011 — 2015
Doctorate, Pharmacy

University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2008 — 2010
Master of Science, Biological Sciences

University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences - Biotechnology

Alan Austin Alan Austin United States Details
Alan Austin's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2000 - January 2005
Job "Engaging the Collective Genius of People"
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Targeted Learning  November 2013 - Present
Quality Digest  August 2012 - January 2014
Breakthrough Consulting Group   October 2012 - November 2013
American University of Nigeria, Yola  September 2011 - August 2012
Alan L. Austin Jr.   January 2009 - September 2011
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology  September 2007 - November 2008
Efficio Consulting Group   August 2006 - September 2007
SulphCo, Inc.   January 2005 - December 2005
Desert Research Institute   July 2000 - January 2005
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston  April 1998 - July 2000

Skills
Six Sigma, SPC, Change Management, Business Process..., Productivity Improvement, Process Improvement, Balanced Scorecard, Re-engineering, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Higher Education, DMAIC, Non-profits, Research Administration, Analytics, Nonprofits, Project Management, Operations Management, Quality Management, Management, Business Planning, Leadership, Strategy, Budgets, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Business Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Executive Management, Human Resources, Management Consulting, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Finance, Enterprise Software, Managerial Finance, Organizational..., Program Management, Start-ups, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Operational Excellence, Performance Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Risk Management, Strategic Consulting, Performance Management, Business Process, Auditing

Education
University of Houston   1987 — 1989
MBA, Finance, Statistics & Operations Research

Brigham Young University   1979 — 1985
BS, Statistics

Kelsey Sherrard Kelsey Sherrard Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Kelsey Sherrard's Desert Research Institute Experience February 2009 - March 2012
Job Environmental Scientist at Envirosure Solutions, LLC
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Envirosure Solutions, LLC  April 2015 - Present
Terraphase Engineering Inc.  March 2014 - February 2015
Corvus Gold Inc.   May 2013 - February 2014
Klondex Mines LTD  February 2013 - April 2013
WesternGeco Schlumberger  November 2012 - December 2012
Newmont Mining Corporation  April 2012 - September 2012
Desert Research Institute   February 2009 - March 2012
University of Nevada Reno  January 2008 - December 2011
Sage Ridge School  June 2008 - May 2010
Mark G. Mitchell, OD, Ltd.   June 2005 - August 2007

Skills
Organizer, Quick Study, Eager To Learn, Sampling, Geology, Field Work, Geological Mapping, ArcGIS, Environmental Science, Earth Science, GIS, Geochemistry, Mineral Exploration, Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Remote Sensing, Logging, GPS, Mineralogy, Mining, Field Mapping, Scientific Writing, MSHA Certified, Cpr Certified, First Aid, Soil Sampling, Environmental Compliance, Hydrology, Environmental..., Sedimentology, Groundwater, Geotechnical Engineering, Soil, Water Quality, Stratigraphy, Minerals, Petrology, Engineering Geology, Geostatistics, Environmental Awareness, Microsoft Office, Research, Data Analysis, Adaptive Learning, Social Networking

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Geology

Sage Ridge School   2004 — 2007

Earlham College

Kayla Pierson Kayla Pierson Portland, Oregon Details
Kayla Pierson's Desert Research Institute Experience October 2004 - September 2006
Job Manufacturing Engineer at PECO, an Astronics company
Industry Aviation & Aerospace
Experience
PECO, an Astronics company  February 2015 - Present
Washington River Protection Solutions  August 2011 - January 2015
Georgia-Pacific LLC  June 2010 - December 2010
Shaw Environmental, Inc.   April 2009 - September 2009
Oregon State University  January 2007 - September 2007
Desert Research Institute   October 2004 - September 2006

Skills
Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Awareness, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Wastewater Treatment, Energy, Analysis, Simulations, Groundwater, Environmental..., Process Simulation, Matlab, Design of Experiments, Environmental Compliance, Solubility, Hazardous Waste..., Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma

Education
Oregon State University   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering, 3.79

Oregon State University   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies, 3.79

Kyle Dabritz Kyle Dabritz Longview, Washington Details
Kyle Dabritz's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2010 - April 2011
Job Assistant Manager
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Silver Lake Resort   October 2014 - Present
Boy Scouts of America  May 2013 - September 2014
Houston's, Inc.   August 2011 - March 2013
Desert Research Institute   July 2010 - April 2011
North Bay Distribution   July 2009 - June 2010
Safeway  March 2008 - June 2008

Skills
Carpentry, Business Relationship..., Business Strategy, Business, Microsoft Word, English, Online Business..., Microsoft Office, Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Time Management

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management

Solano Community College   2008 — 2009

Brian Epstein Brian Epstein Greater Denver Area Details
Brian Epstein's Desert Research Institute Experience 2002 - 2004
Job Hydrologist Colorado Water Conservation Board
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Colorado Watershed Assembly   October 2013 - Present
Colorado Water Conservation Board  September 2009 - Present
Colorado Division of Water Resources  April 2007 - September 2009
Hydologic Solutions, LLC   2004 - 2006
Desert Research Institute   2002 - 2004
Blasland, Bouck & Lee, Inc.   1999 - 2001

Skills
Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Groundwater, Water, Water Rights, Water Resources, Water Quality, ArcGIS, GIS, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Impact..., Groundwater Modeling, Environmental Science, Water Management, Field Work, Environmental..., Environmental Issues, Wetlands, Geomorphology, Climate Change, Water Supply, Groundwater Remediation, Environmental Consulting, Sustainability, Environmental Education, NEPA, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Permitting, Sampling, Modeling, Ecology, Environmental Policy, Environmental Monitoring, MODFLOW, Environmental Law, Geography, Natural Resources, Conservation Issues, Hydraulics, Land Use, Climate, Remediation, Cartography, Natural Resource..., Hydrologic Modeling, Geology, GPS, Watershed Management

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2002 — 2004
Masters of Science, Hydrogeology

Michigan State University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor, Environmental Natural Resource Policy Studies

Mary Ann Cushman Mary Ann Cushman Reno, Nevada Area Details
Mary Ann Cushman's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2011 - June 2012
Job Scientific and Technical Editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Alum Canyon Editing, LLC   2009 - Present
ThinkSCIENCE   July 2009 - Present
Desert Research Institute   January 2011 - June 2012
Reynolds National Center for Courts and Media   March 2011 - August 2011
Zurich Insurance  March 2009 - May 2009
Lionel Sawyer & Collins  November 2007 - February 2009
University of Nevada Reno  July 2000 - August 2004
Oklahoma State University  1992 - 2000

Skills
Scientific..., Copy Editing, Scientific Writing, Technical Writing, Editing, Research, Lifesciences, Science, DNA sequencing, Genetics, Plant Science, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology, Web Design, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Journalism, Editorial, Grant Writing, Substantive Editing, Developmental Editing, Scientific Papers, Writing Skills, High Throughput..., Botany, Subcloning, Quantitative Genetics, Phylogenetics, Plant Breeding, Wordpress, Integrated Marketing, Logo Design, Westlaw, Business Formation, German, Legal Support, Travel Planning, Publishing, Biochemistry, Proofreading, Web Content, Books, Content Management

Education
University of California, Berkeley Extension   2010 — 2011
Professional Certificate in Editing, Professional Sequence in Editing

Truckee Meadows Community College   2005 — 2008
A.A., Paralegal Studies

University of Nevada-Reno   2007 — 2007

University of Nevada-Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law   2004 — 2005

Oklahoma State University   1995 — 1997
Plant Sciences

University of Arizona   1989 — 1991
M.S., Plant Genetics

The George Washington University   1984 — 1987
B.A., Botany, German

St. John's College   1981 — 1982
Liberal Arts

Keith Hayes Keith Hayes Reno, Nevada Area Details
Keith Hayes's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Geologist; Pursuing M.S. Hydrogeology at University of NevadaReno
Industry Research
Experience
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)   April 2015 - Present
Desert Research Institute   July 2014 - Present
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania  September 2012 - May 2013
Klein Bath & Basement Systems, Inc.   October 2006 - March 2009

Skills
Geology, People Skills, Earth Science, ArcGIS, Ground Penetrating Radar, Coring, Research, Water Resources, Education, GIS, Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, Geological Mapping, Hydrogeology, Meteorology, Paleontology, Oceanography, Hydrology, Structural Geology, Environmental Science, Soil Sampling, Cartography, Groundwater, Field Work, Soil, Geomorphology, HAZWOPER, ArcMap, Minerals, Mineralogy, Environmental Education, ESRI, Science, Soil Science, GPS, ArcView, Water, Microsoft Office, Environmental Policy, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Geochemistry, Water Quality, Statistics, Environmental Awareness, Microsoft Excel, Environmental Impact..., Management

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Hydrogeology

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Geology

University of Nevada-Reno   2013 — 2013
Geology Field Camp, Geologic Mapping

Mercyhurst University   1997 — 1998
none, Liberal Arts

Dianna Francisco Dianna Francisco Raleigh, North Carolina Details
Dianna Francisco's Desert Research Institute Experience September 2010 - August 2012
Job Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at North Carolina State University
Industry Research
Experience
North Carolina State University  July 2015 - Present
North Carolina State University  August 2013 - June 2015
North Carolina State University  January 2013 - August 2013
Desert Research Institute   September 2010 - August 2012

Education
North Carolina State University   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

University of Nevada-Reno   2010 — 2012
Master of Science

University of Miami   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science

Leesville Road High School   2001 — 2005
Diploma

Frederick Harris Frederick Harris Sparks, Nevada Details
Frederick Harris's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2007 - September 2008
Job Professor at University of Nevada Reno
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Nevada, Reno  August 1994 - Present
Desert Research Institute   July 2007 - September 2008
Clemson University  August 1988 - July 1994
Bob Jones University  August 1986 - May 1988

Skills
Computer Science, Teaching, Programming, Higher Education, Algorithms, C++, Software Engineering, Science, Research, Parallel Computing, C, Distance Learning, Java, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, LaTeX, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Matlab, Machine Learning, Linux

Education
Clemson University   1991 — 1994
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science

Clemson University   1988 — 1991
MS, Computer Science

Bob Jones University   1986 — 1988
MS, Educational Administration and Supervision

Bob Jones University   1982 — 1986
BS, Mathematics

Sendhil Kolandaivel Sendhil Kolandaivel Los Angeles, California Details
Sendhil Kolandaivel's Desert Research Institute Experience May 1992 - March 1995
Job Project Manager at UCLA
Industry Research
Experience
UCLA  August 2013 - Present
City of Henderson  July 2011 - July 2013
City of Henderson  August 2006 - June 2011
City of Henderson  February 2004 - July 2006
Southern Nevada Water Authority  April 1998 - January 2004
PBS&J, Inc. (now Atkins, Inc.)   March 1995 - April 1998
Desert Research Institute   May 1992 - March 1995

Skills
GIS, GIS analysis, GIS applications, GIS software, ESRI, Water, Geomatics, Management, Databases, Requirements Analysis, Analysis, Project Planning, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Business Intelligence, ArcGIS, Spatial Analysis, Cartography, Leadership, Government, Python, Business Process..., Business Process..., Project Management, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE, ArcInfo, Data Analysis, Water Resources, Data Management, Program Management

Education
UNLV   2003 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General

PSG College of Technology   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Civil Engineering

UCLA Extension

UCLA Extension

Chiemeka Ihebom Chiemeka Ihebom Greater New York City Area Details
Chiemeka Ihebom's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2007 - August 2007
Job
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
EMR,EPIC,CERNER CONSULTANT.   March 2009 - Present
NYC Department of Education  January 2008 - February 2009
Desert Research Institute   July 2007 - August 2007
City University of New York  June 2006 - July 2006

Skills
Geological Mapping, Petroleum Geology, Structural Geology, Environmental Geology, Engineering Geology, Physical Geography, Field Work, Earth Science, Epic Systems, CPOE, Cerner, Economic Geology, Ambulatory, Meditech, ClinDoc, ASAP, Cadence, Epic Willow, Epic Prelude, Beacon, OpTime, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Customer Service, Environmental Science, GIS, Geology, Project Management

Education
CUNY York College   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Geological/Geophysical Engineering

LASMOCK

LASMOCK

LASMOCK

Derek Norpchen Derek Norpchen Ashland, Oregon Details
Derek Norpchen's Desert Research Institute Experience June 2005 - October 2011
Job Remote Sensing Scientist II / Senior Media Specialist
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
MMRP / HDR   October 2013 - Present
HDR  November 2011 - October 2013
Desert Research Institute   June 2005 - October 2011
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency  June 2005 - July 2007
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)   June 2003 - December 2005

Skills
3D Studio Max, LiDAR, GIS analysis, Laser Scanning, Topographic Surveys, GIS, ArcGIS, Remote Sensing, 3D visualization, Cartography, GPS, Spatial Analysis, Geomatics, Water, Geography, ESRI, Field Work, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcMap, Google Earth, Modeling, 3D Modeling, 3D, Surveying, Spatial Databases

Education
University of reno   2009 — 2015
Masters of Science, Geography

Sierra Nevada College   2000 — 2005
BFA, Digital Design

Feng Pan Feng Pan Salt Lake City, Utah Details
Feng Pan's Desert Research Institute Experience October 2004 - April 2009
Job Research Assistant Professor at University of Utah
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Utah  July 2011 - Present
USDA-ARS, and University of Maryland   May 2009 - July 2011
Desert Research Institute   October 2004 - April 2009
University of Nevada Las Vegas  April 2003 - September 2004

Skills
Reservoir Simulation, Multiphase Flow, Transport Modelling, Groundwater Modeling, Uncertainty..., Risk Assessment, Reservoir Modeling, Hydrogeology, Groundwater..., Geostatistics, Geothermal, Geochemistry, Surface Water Hydrology

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2005 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Hydrogeology

University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2004 — 2005
Master of Science (MS), Hydrology and Water Resources Science

Sichuan University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Hydrology and Water Resources Science

Brooks Mason Brooks Mason San Francisco Bay Area Details
Brooks Mason's Desert Research Institute Experience 2005 - 2008
Job Software Engineer at Capital One
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Capital One  July 2015 - Present
Monsoon (Capital One acq.)   March 2014 - July 2015
Monsoon (Capital One acq.)   September 2013 - March 2014
Hack Reactor  August 2013 - August 2013
Puddle   May 2013 - August 2013
Self-Employed  May 2012 - April 2013
SCS Global Services  December 2010 - May 2012
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research  2008 - 2009
Desert Research Institute   2005 - 2008

Skills
Data Analysis, Research, Sustainability, Ruby, SQL, Environmental Science, JavaScript, Environmental Policy, Ruby on Rails, Atmospheric Chemistry, Environmental Awareness, jQuery, Sinatra, HTML 5, Advanced CSS, Climate Change, Git, RSpec, PostgreSQL, Environmental Issues, HTML, CSS, ArcGIS, Heroku, GIS, Environmental Impact..., Start-ups, Analysis

Education
Colorado College   2000 — 2004
BA, Environmental Science

University of Nevada-Reno   2005 — 2008
MS, Atmospheric Science

University of California, Berkeley   2010 — 2010
Environmental Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Derek Kauneckis Derek Kauneckis Athens, Ohio Details
Derek Kauneckis's Desert Research Institute Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Associate Professor at Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Ohio University  January 2015 - Present
Desert Research Institute   December 2014 - Present
University of Nevada Reno  December 2013 - December 2014
University of Nevada Reno  September 2011 - December 2014
University of Nevada Reno  August 2005 - August 2011

Skills
Climate Change..., Policy Analysis, Resiliency, Environmental Policy, Climate Change, Program Evaluation, Research, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Statistics, Sustainability, Stata, Higher Education, Data Analysis, Environmental Awareness, University Teaching, Sustainable Development, Economics, Energy Policy, Report Writing, Renewable Energy, Local Government, Economic Development, Environmental Issues, Proposal Writing, International..., Program Development, Public Administration, Energy Efficiency, Climate Change Policy, Public-private..., Water Rights, Environmental, Water, Environmental Management, Natural Resource..., Sustainability Strategy

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1998 — 2005
PhD, Public Policy, Environmental Policy

Arsineh Hecobian Arsineh Hecobian Fort Collins, Colorado Details
Arsineh Hecobian's Desert Research Institute Experience 2000 - 2002
Job
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Colorado State University  February 2013 - Present
BES Bridge   December 2009 - Present
Colorado State University  August 2011 - February 2013
Georgia Institute of Technology  February 2010 - August 2011
Georgia Institute of Technology  2002 - 2009
NASA (INTEX-NA)   2004 - 2004
University of Nevada Las Vegas  2002 - 2002
Desert Research Institute   2000 - 2002
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency   1999 - 2000
University of Nevada Las Vegas  1999 - 1999

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   2002 — 2010
PhD

University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2000 — 2002
M.S.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas   1995 — 2000
B.S.

Dinesh Prashar Dinesh Prashar Greater Boston Area Details
Dinesh Prashar's Desert Research Institute Experience November 2008 - August 2009
Job Assistant Resident Engineer at Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Industry Civil Engineering
Experience
Commonwealth of Massachusetts  June 2013 - Present
Tufts University  September 2009 - September 2012
Desert Research Institute   November 2008 - August 2009
University of Nevada  January 2007 - September 2008
B. L. Kashyap and Sons Ltd.   July 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Climate Change, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Water, GIS, Hydrology, Water Management, Environmental..., Mathematical Modeling

Education
Tufts University   2009 — 2011
M.S., Environmental and Water Resources Engineering

University of Nevada   2007 — 2008
M.S, Water Resources Engineering

Punjab Engineering College   2002 — 2006
B. Engineering, Civil Engineering

Gustavo Riggio Gustavo Riggio Reno, Nevada Details
Gustavo Riggio's Desert Research Institute Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Graduate Research Assistant
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   April 2013 - Present
National Climatic Data Center  January 2012 - October 2012
UNC Asheville  October 2010 - May 2011
Oregon State University  October 2008 - May 2009
Randolph-Macon College Chemistry Department   June 2006 - May 2008
Randolph-Macon College Recreation Center   September 2004 - May 2008

Skills
Science, Microsoft Office, Chemistry, Laboratory, Mathematica, NMR, GC-MS, GARP, Java, UV/Vis, GC/MS, FTIR, Atomic Absorption, Desert Research..., Ion Chromatography

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

University of North Carolina at Asheville   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Atmospheric Sciences

Randolph-Macon College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry

Teresa Wriston, Ph.D., RPA Teresa Wriston, Ph.D., RPA Reno, Nevada Area Details
Teresa Wriston, Ph.D., RPA's Desert Research Institute Experience Principal Investigator, GeoarchaeologistWestern Cultural Resource Management, Inc.January 2014 - April 2015
Job Postdoctoral Fellow/Geoarchaeologist
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Desert Research Institute   Principal Investigator, GeoarchaeologistWestern Cultural Resource Management, Inc.January 2014 - April 2015
University of Nevada, Reno  2007 - 2013
Far Western Anthropological Research Group, Inc.   June 2003 - October 2007

Skills
ArcGIS, Geomorphology, GIS, Teaching, Research, Human Ecology, Geoarchaeology, Environmental..., Archival Research, Editing, Archaeology, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Anthropology, Field Work, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, Research Design, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resource..., NEPA, Data Collection, University Teaching, History, Report Writing, Archaeological Survey, Qualitative Research, Theory, Spatial Analysis, Science, Ecology, Remote Sensing, GPS, Cartography, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Policy, ArcMap, Program Evaluation, Geography, Cultural Anthropology, Environmental Consulting, Technical Writing

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2007 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Environmental Archaeology

University of Nevada-Reno   2000 — 2003
M.A., Environmental Archaeology

Colorado State University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

Nicholas Chapin Nicholas Chapin San Francisco Bay Area Details
Nicholas Chapin's Desert Research Institute Experience 1986 - 1990
Job ICF International
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
ICF Jones & Stokes  Archaeological TechnicianOffice of Contract Arceology, University of New Mexico1991 - 1995
Desert Research Institute   1986 - 1990

Skills
Archaeology, Cultural Resource..., Archaeological Survey, NEPA, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Awareness, Historical Archaeology, Remote Sensing, Research, Prehistoric Archaeology, Field Work, Excavation, Cartography, GIS

Education
The University of New Mexico   1995 — 2005
PhD., Anthropology

Franklin & Marshall College   1982 — 1986
BA, Classics

Hampden Kuhns Hampden Kuhns Reno, Nevada Details
Hampden Kuhns's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2007 - Present
Job CEO LoadIQ
Industry Utilities
Experience
Desert Research Institute   July 2007 - Present
LoadIQ   January 2007 - Present
Desert Research Institute   July 2003 - June 2007

Skills
Science, Environmental Awareness, Climate Change, Research, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, Environmental Policy, Programming, Energy Efficiency, Experimental Design, Statistics, Energy Policy, Air Quality, Policy Analysis, Biofuels

Education
Carnegie Mellon University   1992 — 1997
Ph.D., Civil Engineering

Caltech   1990 — 1992
BS, Engineering and Applied Science

KCD

Brian Giroux Brian Giroux Reno, Nevada Area Details
Brian Giroux's Desert Research Institute Experience 1997 - 1998
Job Principal Hydrogeologist at McGinley & Associates, Inc.
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
McGinley & Associates, Inc.   2001 - Present
SRK Consulting  1999 - 2001
United States Antarctic Program  1998 - 1999
Desert Research Institute   1997 - 1998
USGS  1992 - 1996

Skills
Hydrogeology, Groundwater Remediation, Predictive Modeling, Geology, Water Resources, Sampling, Remediation, Environmental..., GIS, Groundwater, Groundwater Modeling, Modeling, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Consulting, Soil, Phase 1, Environmental Permitting, RCRA, Environmental Compliance

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   1995 — 1998
M.S., Hydrogeology

San Diego State University-California State University   1987 — 1993
B.S., Geology

Emma Benjamin Emma Benjamin Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Emma Benjamin's Desert Research Institute Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Communications Intern at U.S. House of Representatives
Industry Government Relations
Experience
U.S. House of Representatives   May 2015 - Present
American University  August 2013 - Present
U.S. House of Representatives   January 2015 - April 2015
Van Scoyoc Associates  June 2014 - July 2014
Luke's Lobster  August 2013 - July 2014
Desert Research Institute   May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Time Management, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Facebook, Event Planning, Research, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, Fundraising, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Press Releases

Education
American University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications Studies (Media and Government emphasis) and Political Science

Danish Institute for Study Abroad   2014 — 2014
Communication and Comparative Politics

Maria Papiez, M.S., M.Arch Maria Papiez, M.S., M.Arch Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Maria Papiez, M.S., M.Arch's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2004 - May 2007
Job Associate / Sustainability Lead at BBH Design
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
BBH Design  April 2014 - Present
BBH Design  September 2013 - Present
NC State College of Design   August 2011 - Present
BBH Design  January 2011 - April 2014
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting  May 2009 - August 2009
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting  May 2008 - August 2008
Desert Research Institute   July 2004 - May 2007

Skills
Architectural Design, Space planning, Sustainable Design, SketchUp, Architecture, Urban Design, Revit, Rendering, Comprehensive Planning, 3D Modeling, Rhino, Sketching, LEED AP, Green Building, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Design Research, Architectures, AutoCAD Architecture, BIM, Sustainability

Education
North Carolina State University   2007 — 2010
M. Arch., Architecture

University of Nevada-Reno   2004 — 2007
M.S., Environmental Chemistry

University of Portland   1998 — 2002
B.S., Biology

Prakash Doraiswamy Prakash Doraiswamy Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Prakash Doraiswamy's Desert Research Institute Experience June 2005 - November 2006
Job Research Environmental Scientist 2 at RTI International
Industry Research
Experience
RTI International  October 2011 - Present
University at Albany  January 2009 - October 2011
University at Albany  November 2006 - December 2008
Desert Research Institute   June 2005 - November 2006
University of Tennessee  2004 - 2005
University of Tennessee  August 2003 - August 2004
University of Tennessee  August 1999 - August 2003
Tennessee Technological University  1997 - 1999

Skills
Data Analysis, Research, Environmental, Air Quality, Modeling, Fortran, R, Microsoft Office, Linux, Air Quality Modeling, Air Quality Analysis, Ambient Air Monitoring, Dispersion Modeling, Environmental Awareness, Air Pollution, Science, Environmental..., Carbon, Environmental..., Environmental Science, Statistics, Climate Change, GIS

Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville   1999 — 2004
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Environmental Engineering

Tennessee Technological University   1997 — 1999
M.S., Environmental Engineering

Anna University   1993 — 1997
B. Tech, Chemical Engineering

Elizabeth Benge Elizabeth Benge Reno, Nevada Details
Elizabeth Benge's Desert Research Institute Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Geologist
Industry Mining & Metals
Experience
Desert Research Institute   November 2014 - Present
University of Nevada Reno  August 2014 - Present
Newmont Mining Corporation  January 2012 - September 2013
Enexco   April 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Geological Mapping, Mineral Exploration, Geology, Gold, Geochemistry, Structural Geology, Logging, Minerals, Sampling, Economic Geology, Mineralogy, Mining, Field Mapping, Scientific Writing, Copper, Field Work

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology

College of Southern Idaho   2007 — 2009

Kimothy Smith Kimothy Smith Reno, Nevada Area Details
Kimothy Smith's Desert Research Institute Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Chief Technology Advisor to PositiveID Corporation
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   April 2015 - Present
Biodefense News   November 2013 - Present
Readiness Resource Group   February 2013 - Present
University of Nevada Reno  September 2012 - Present
McCarthy & Smith Consulting   August 2012 - Present
MoonRaker Associates   August 2012 - Present
PositiveID Corporation  August 2012 - Present
International Security and Biopolicy Institute   2010 - Present
Desert Research Institute   August 2014 - April 2015
Fin & Leaf, LLC   February 2011 - April 2015

Skills
Science, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research, Lifesciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Policy Analysis, Bioinformatics, Public Speaking, Government, Epidemiology, PCR, Policy, Data Analysis, Biodefense, Scientific Writing, Global Health, Grant Writing, Immunology, Defense, Genomics, Health Policy, Counterterrorism, National Security, Statistics, Vaccines, Biology, Disaster Response, Biochemistry, Emerging Infectious..., Emergency Management, Genetics, Laboratory, Biotechnology, Hardware Diagnostics, Public Policy, Biostatistics, Homeland Security, Cell Culture, Cell, Cancer, Life Sciences

Education
Louisiana State University   1994 — 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Epidemiology

Oklahoma State University   1981 — 1985
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

Oklahoma State University   1979 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Biochemistry

Kate Kirkpatrick Kate Kirkpatrick Reno, Nevada Area Details
Kate Kirkpatrick's Desert Research Institute Experience June 2004 - March 2008
Job Director of Marketing and Communications at Truckee Meadows Community College
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Truckee Meadows Community College  September 2014 - Present
Truckee Meadows Community College  May 2012 - August 2014
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center  March 2008 - May 2012
Desert Research Institute   June 2004 - March 2008
KNPB Channel 5  May 2000 - June 2004

Skills
Public Relations, Fundraising, Non-profits, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Editing, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Research, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Program Development, Press Releases, Volunteer Management, Grants, Philanthropy, Media Relations, Community Development, Leadership Development, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Facebook, Leadership, Budgets, Social Networking, Blogging

Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   2001 — 2003
M.A., Philanthropy & Development

University of Nevada-Reno   1996 — 2000
B.A., Journalism

Bella Vista High School   1992 — 1996

Farag Botros, Ph.D., P.E. Farag Botros, Ph.D., P.E. Albuquerque, New Mexico Area Details
Farag Botros, Ph.D., P.E.'s Desert Research Institute Experience January 2004 - August 2007
Job Senior hydrogeologist at Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc.
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc.   May 2008 - Present
UC Davis  September 2007 - May 2008
Desert Research Institute   January 2004 - August 2007
Cairo University  August 2000 - December 2003

Skills
Hydrogeology, Groundwater Modeling, Environmental Science, GIS, MODFLOW, Fortran, Matlab, Groundwater Remediation, ArcGIS, Water, Environmental Consulting, Hydrology, Groundwater, Water Resources, Civil Engineering, Modeling, Water Quality

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2004 — 2007
PhD, Hydrogeology

Cairo University   2000 — 2003
MS, Civil Engineering

Cairo University   1995 — 2000
BS, Civil Engineering

Lung-Wen Chen Lung-Wen Chen Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Lung-Wen Chen's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2009 - Present
Job Assistant Professor at University of Nevada Las Vegas
Industry Research
Experience
University of Nevada Las Vegas  January 2015 - Present
Desert Research Institute   July 2009 - Present
Desert Research Institute   July 2004 - June 2009

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1998 — 2002
Ph.D., Chemical Physics/Atmospheric Chemistry

National Taiwan University   1996 — 1998
M.S., Physics

National Taiwan University   1990 — 1994
B.S., Physics

Achyut Adhikari Achyut Adhikari Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Achyut Adhikari's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2008 - Present
Job Graduate Research Assistant at Desert Research Institute
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Desert Research Institute   January 2008 - Present
Local Initiative for Biodiversity Research and Development (LI-BIRD)   October 2006 - January 2008
PRO PUBLIC- Nepal   February 2003 - March 2004
Tribhuwan University   January 2002 - February 2003
Various Organisation   March 2001 - January 2003

Skills
Natural Resource..., Environmental, Research, Teaching, Proposal Writing

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2008 — 2011
PhD, Ecology, Hydrology

Humboldt University of Berlin   2004 — 2006
MS, Natural Resource Management

Tribhuvan Vishwavidalaya   2000 — 2002
MSc, Ecology

Jose Luis Antinao Jose Luis Antinao Reno, Nevada Area Details
Jose Luis Antinao's Desert Research Institute Experience March 2012 - Present
Job Assistant Research Professor
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   March 2012 - Present
Desert Research Institute   February 2009 - February 2012
Servicio Nacional de Geologia y Mineria - Chile   August 1996 - May 2003

Skills
Earth Science, Geochemistry, Geomorphology, Research, Environmental Impact..., Water, Geology, Numerical Analysis, Data Analysis, Structural Geology, Hydrogeology, Matlab, Geological Mapping, Mineral Exploration

Education
Dalhousie University   2003 — 2008
PhD, Earth Sciences

Universidad de Chile   1996 — 1998
MSc, Geology

Universidad de Chile   1990 — 1995
BSc, Geology

Instituto Nacional   1986 — 1989

John J. Warwick John J. Warwick Carbondale, Illinois Details
John J. Warwick's Desert Research Institute Experience September 2002 - August 2011
Job Dean of Engineering at Southern Illinois University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Southern Illinois University  August 2011 - Present
Desert Research Institute   September 2002 - August 2011
Desert Research Institute   September 2002 - August 2011
University of Florida  September 1999 - September 2002

Skills
Science, Hydrology, Higher Education, Research, Environmental Science, Water Quality, Teaching, Modeling, Simulations, Fortran, Numerical Analysis, Water Resources

Education
Penn State University   1978 — 1983
Ph.D., Environmental Engineering

Lehigh University   1976 — 1978
M.S., Civil Engineering

Lehigh University   1972 — 1976
B.S., Civil Engineering

Mark Garro Mark Garro Austin, Texas Details
Mark Garro's Desert Research Institute Experience June 2005 - December 2011
Job Chief Technology Officer at Octane Lending
Industry Internet
Experience
Octane Lending   September 2014 - Present
Cheggin   August 2013 - September 2014
ScholarLocker   March 2011 - December 2013
Vivana   January 2012 - June 2012
Desert Research Institute   June 2005 - December 2011

Skills
Python, Django, PHP, SQL, jQuery, JavaScript, CSS3, CSS, C++, Linux, Photoshop, Business Planning, Proposal Writing, Web Development, Programming, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Java, HTML 5, Start-ups, HTML5, Entrepreneurship

Education
Harvard College   2004 — 2008
A.B., Computer Science

Samantha Tabor Samantha Tabor Reno, Nevada Details
Samantha Tabor's Desert Research Institute Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Graduate Research Assistant at Desert Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   September 2013 - Present
Weather Fusion LLC  January 2012 - August 2013
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.   June 2011 - January 2013

Skills
Meteorology, Facebook, Python, Climatology, Social Media, Atmospheric Physics, Cloud Physics, Aerosol Physics, Research, Google Docs, YouTube, Accounts Receivable, Lightning, Social Networking, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, Mac OS, Customer Service, Jewelry Design, SigmaPlot

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

University of Oklahoma   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Meteorology

Front Range Community College   2007 — 2009

Kenneth Adams Kenneth Adams Las Vegas, Nevada Details
Kenneth Adams's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Desert Research Institute / DRI Foundation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Desert Research Institute   January 2014 - Present
University of Nevada Las Vegas  June 2015 - September 2015
Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam   May 2012 - January 2014
Senior Services of Northern Kentucky  January 2010 - January 2012
Broader Horizons Counseling   2007 - 2009

Education
Leadership Kanawha Valley

Lindsey Wilson College

Mary Ebony Collins Mary Ebony Collins Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Mary Ebony Collins's Desert Research Institute Experience 2004 - 2005
Job Interning for Milwaukee County Supervisor Jason Haas
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Milwaukee County Supervisor Jason Haas   June 2014 - Present
Milwaukee County Supervisors Board   March 2013 - May 2013
Desert Research Institute   2004 - 2005

Skills
Editing, Budgets, Community Outreach, Social Media, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Grants, Research, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Politics, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2012 — 2015
BA, Political Science

Oregon State University   2009 — 2014
BA, Political Science

Oregon Coast Community College   2007 — 2010
Libral Art, Political Science

Peter McKee Peter McKee Greater New York City Area Details
Peter McKee's Desert Research Institute Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Engineering Lead at Appboy
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Appboy  January 2013 - Present
US Army  October 2013 - July 2014
Bridgewater Associates  September 2011 - January 2013
MIT  January 2011 - September 2011
Coatue Management  June 2010 - September 2010
MIT  May 2009 - August 2009
Desert Research Institute   May 2008 - August 2008

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology   2011 — 2011
M.Eng., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Massachusetts Institute of Technology   2007 — 2011
SB, Computer Science and Engineering

Paul Pate Paul Pate Las Vegas, Nevada Details
Paul Pate's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Facilities Manager at Desert Research Institute
Industry Facilities Services
Experience
Desert Research Institute   January 2013 - Present
University of Phoenix  April 2005 - January 2015
Team Beachbody  July 2011 - June 2012
Peru State College  July 2000 - June 2011
Oklahoma Panhandle State University  November 1998 - February 2000
Golden Spread Council, BSA   September 1995 - November 1998
United States Air Force  August 1993 - September 1995
7th Security Police Squadron   July 1990 - August 1993
7th Security Police Squadron   February 1989 - July 1990
AFOSI Detachment 1313   March 1984 - February 1989

Skills
Customer Service, Problem Solving, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Investigations, Physical Security, Risk Assessment, Maintenance Management, Groups, Security, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office, Organizational..., Supervisory Skills, Organizational..., Teaching, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Emergency Management, Non-profits, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Event Planning, Security Management, Administration, Security Operations, Event Management, Budgets, Fundraising

Education
University of Phoenix   1994 — 2000
Master of Arts, Organizational Management, 3.61

Wayland Baptist University   1993 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Occupational Education, 3.7

Community College of the Air Force   1977 — 1983
Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice

Los Angeles Metropolitan College   1981 — 1982
Associate in Arts, Police Science

Faegheh 'Farrah' Moazeni Faegheh 'Farrah' Moazeni Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Faegheh 'Farrah' Moazeni's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2009 - February 2013
Job Biofuel Scientist/Engineer
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Menlo Energy LLC   April 2013 - Present
Desert Research Institute   January 2009 - February 2013

Skills
R&D, Spectroscopy, Thermodynamics, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Experimentation, Research, UV/Vis, Experimental Design, Nanotechnology, Science, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Fluid Dynamics, Microbiology, Biofuels, Microscopy, Scanning Electron..., Fluid Mechanics, Surface Chemistry, Engineering, Water, Heat Transfer, Physics, Laboratory, Glycerin Refinery, Mathematica, Wastewater Treatment, Organic Chemistry, AFM, C++, Matlab, Programming

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2008 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Environmental Engineering

Sharif University of Technology   2005 — 2007
Master of Science (MSc), Chemical Engineering

Sharif University of Technology   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemical Engineering

Lijuan Jia Lijuan Jia Greater New York City Area Details
Lijuan Jia's Desert Research Institute Experience September 2008 - September 2009
Job Water Resources, Hydrology & Hydraulics, Climate Change
Industry Civil Engineering
Experience
University of New Mexico  September 2009 - July 2014
University of New Mexico  August 2012 - December 2012
Desert Research Institute   September 2008 - September 2009
Hohai University  September 2005 - June 2008
Hohai University  February 2007 - June 2007

Skills
Water Resources, ArcGIS, Hydrology modelling, Uncertainty..., Climate Change Impacts, GIS, HEC-RAS, Hydraulics, Mathematical Modeling, R, Water Quality, Data Analysis, Hydrology, Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Climate Change, Remote Sensing, Fortran, Research, Environmental Science

Education
The University of New Mexico   2009 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Hydraulics and Water Resources

Hohai University   2005 — 2008
Master of Science (M.S.), Hydrology & Water Resources

Lyle Pritchett Lyle Pritchett Reno, Nevada Details
Lyle Pritchett's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2010 - February 2012
Job Managing Member of Cliffson Solutions, LLC
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Cliffson Solutions, LLC   November 2010 - Present
Desert Research Institute   July 2010 - February 2012
Desert Researt Institute   December 2006 - June 2010
Desert Research Institute   January 2000 - July 2007
Desert Research Institute   June 1995 - January 2000

Skills
PHP, HTML, XML, System Administration, PostgreSQL, MySQL, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, C, Computer Security, Firewalls, Linux, XHTML, SQL, Apache, C++, Subversion, DHTML, Windows, Web Development, Web Services, Network Design, Network Administration, Python, Perl, Instructor-led Training, DNS, LDAP, Credit Cards, Software Development, Application Development, Network Security, Instrumentation, Web Applications, Programming, Database Administration, Database Design, jQuery, JSON, WordPress, Git, Web Design, Unix, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   1992 — 1995
MS, Computer Science

Pacific University   1977 — 1983
BS, Chemistry

Ya-Chun (Anna) Tai Ya-Chun (Anna) Tai United States Details
Ya-Chun (Anna) Tai's Desert Research Institute Experience August 2013 - Present
Job
Industry
Experience
Desert Research Institute   August 2013 - Present
National Taiwan University  July 2012 - June 2013
Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Fortran, Matlab, Air Quality, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, NCAR Command Language..., Grid Analysis and...

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, 3.97

Florida State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Meteorology, 3.87

Christine Simmons Christine Simmons Greater Chicago Area Details
Christine Simmons's Desert Research Institute Experience May 2009 - August 2009
Job Air Services Associate at Ramboll Environ
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Ramboll Environ  May 2012 - Present
Shedd Aquarium  January 2015 - Present
Burns & McDonnell Engineering  June 2011 - April 2012
Bradburne, Briller & Johnson, LLC   October 2010 - June 2011
Villanova University Department of Chemistry   January 2010 - May 2010
Villanova University Falvey Library   August 2006 - May 2010
Desert Research Institute   May 2009 - August 2009

Education
Illinois Institute of Technology   2013 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.)

Illinois Institute of Technology   2013 — 2015
Graduate Certificate in Hazardous Waste Engineering

Villanova University   2006 — 2010
B.S

Fenwick High School
General Diploma

Jordan Beamer Jordan Beamer Corvallis, Oregon Details
Jordan Beamer's Desert Research Institute Experience August 2009 - August 2011
Job PhD Student in Water Resources Engineering at Oregon State University
Industry Research
Experience
Oregon State University  August 2011 - Present
Desert Research Institute   August 2009 - August 2011
Portland General Electric  May 2009 - August 2009
Deschutes River Conservancy  June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Water Resources, Hydrology, Hydrologic Modeling, ArcGIS, Matlab, Fortran, Remote Sensing, Groundwater Modeling, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Groundwater, Water Management, Spatial Analysis, Field Work, Statistics, GIS

Education
Oregon State University   2011 — 2015
Ph.D., Water Resource Engineering

University of Nevada-Reno   2009 — 2011
M.S., Hydrogeology

Montana State University-Bozeman   2005 — 2008
B.S. with honors, Earth Science

Britta Austin Britta Austin San Francisco Bay Area Details
Britta Austin's Desert Research Institute Experience August 2007 - January 2010
Job Geology Grad Student at SJSU
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
County of Santa Clara  April 2015 - June 2015
De Anza Water Conditioning   May 2011 - April 2015
24 Hour Fitness  April 2010 - June 2011
Northstar at Tahoe  February 2010 - April 2010
Desert Research Institute   August 2007 - January 2010
Bed Bath and Beyond  June 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Laboratory, Research, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Analysis, Statistics, HPLC, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, GC-FID, Microsoft Word, GC-MS, Organic Chemistry, Scheduling, ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, LIMS, Varian Workstation, Shipping, Fitness, Personal Training, Nutrition, Downhill Skiing, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Receptionist Duties, Customer Communication, QuickBooks, VOCs, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Mountain Biking, Yoga, Scuba Diving

Education
San Jose State University   2015 — 2017
MS in Progress, Geology

San Francisco State University   2013 — 2013
GIS Certificate

University of Nevada-Reno   2007 — 2009
BS, Biology

Northeastern University   2005 — 2007
Biology

Berean Christian High School   2001 — 2005

Donat-Pierre Luigi Donat-Pierre Luigi Denver, Colorado Details
Donat-Pierre Luigi's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2009 - 2010
Job IT Lewan Technologies
Industry Research
Experience
Lewan Technologies   December 2013 - December 2014
Aurora Water, Binney Water Purification Facility   February 2014 - May 2014
Boulder Hybrid Conversion   October 2013 - January 2014
Centum Health Properties LLC   January 2012 - April 2013
Colorado School of Mines - Metallurgy and Material Engineering Department   February 2011 - June 2011
Molycorp Minerals, LLC  August 2010 - June 2011
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)   September 2009 - 2010
Desert Research Institute   January 2009 - 2010
The Studio for Southern California History   2006 - 2007
University of Southern California, Institute for Creative Technologies  2002 - 2006

Skills
Water Quality, Water Treatment, XRF, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Characterization, Research, EDX, Plasma Physics, Analysis, ICP-MS, Energy, Materials Science, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Remote Sensing, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Social Media, Microscopy, Wastewater Treatment, R&D

Education
Red Rocks Community College   2013 — 2014
Water Quality management, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - Water Quality, 4.0

The University of Manchester   1994 — 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physical Chemistry (Quantum Chemistry)

The University of Manchester   1993 — 1994
B.Sc. Chemistry with honors, Physical Chemistry

Nathan Chellman Nathan Chellman Reno, Nevada Details
Nathan Chellman's Desert Research Institute Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Graduate Research Assistant at Desert Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   September 2013 - Present
Desert Research Institute   December 2010 - August 2013
Desert Research Institute   May 2013 - May 2013
Desert Research Institute   August 2012 - August 2012
Desert Research Institute   June 2012 - June 2012
Brown University  May 2011 - June 2012
Brown University Emergency Medical Service   September 2009 - June 2012
Rocky Mountain Field Institute  July 2010 - August 2010
High Sierra Cyclery and Fitness   May 2007 - August 2008
Desert Research Institute   May 2008 - June 2008

Skills
Science, Climate Change, Environmental Education, Research, Statistics, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Field Work, Mountaineering

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Hydrology

Brown University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Geology/Earth Science, General

Shannon Holt Shannon Holt Chico, California Details
Shannon Holt's Desert Research Institute Experience 2012 - 2014
Job Environmental Scientist at North State Resources
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
North State Resources  September 2014 - Present
Desert Research Institute   2012 - 2014
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)   May 2011 - May 2012
Geological and Environmental Sciences Department CSU Chico   December 2008 - May 2011
US Forest Service  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Environmental Science, Water Quality, Field Work, GIS, Environmental Awareness, Hydrology, ArcGIS, Groundwater, Hydrogeology, Ecology, Water, Climate Change, Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Water Resources, Environmental Impact..., Research, Remote Sensing, Environmental Consulting, Sustainability, Water Conservation

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Hydrogeology

California State University-Chico   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science

Daniel Saftner Daniel Saftner Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Details
Daniel Saftner's Desert Research Institute Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Graduate Research Assistant at Desert Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   August 2015 - Present
Putney Student Travel  June 2015 - July 2015
Macroscopic Solutions, LLC   April 2013 - June 2015
Peace Corps  June 2011 - April 2013
Indiana University of Pennsylvania  January 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Environmental Education, Teaching, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science, Science Education, Water Quality, Hydrogeology, Water Resources, Marine Geology, Climate Change Science, Physics, Project Management, International..., Cross-cultural..., French, Digital Photography, Macro Photography, Photoshop, Salesforce.com, Customer Relations, Nonprofits

Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology

University of Auckland   2009 — 2009
Geology

Noah Fraser Noah Fraser United States Details
Noah Fraser's Desert Research Institute Experience 2010 - 2014
Job Data Scientist & Senior Project Manager
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
ADM Associates  September 2014 - Present
Desert Research Institute   2010 - 2014
Manhard Consulting  August 2008 - August 2010
Jordan, Jones & Goulding   July 2006 - July 2008
University of Georgia  August 2004 - July 2006
Darden  November 2003 - July 2005
Mars Hill University  August 1999 - May 2002
ACE Whitewater   May 1999 - October 2000

Skills
Hydrology, Field Work, Water Resources, Water Management, Surface Water Modeling, GIS Application, Hydrologic Modeling, Matlab, R, Programming, Microsoft Excel, Science Journalism, Multivariate Analysis, Statistics, Frequency Analysis, Water Quality, Data Science, Big Data Analytics, Energy Efficiency, Project Management

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2010 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Hydrology and Water Resources Science, 3.82

The University of Georgia   2004 — 2006
Master's Degree, Hydrology and Water Resources Science, 3.65

Mars Hill University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics, 3.89

Hewitt Resources High School Program   1995 — 1998
High School, 3.5

Rajat Mehrotra Rajat Mehrotra Reno, Nevada Details
Rajat Mehrotra's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Innovation Fellow at Desert Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   July 2014 - Present
University of Virginia  January 2014 - July 2014
Mississippi State University  August 2008 - December 2013
Institute for Software Integrated Systems, Vanderbilt University   May 2011 - August 2011
Alcatel-Lucent Wireless R&D Division   May 2005 - August 2008

Skills
Predictive Modeling, Python, C, C++, Algorithms, Unix Shell Scripting, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Operating Systems, Matlab, Cloud Computing, Java, Object Oriented Design, JavaScript, Big Data, Linux, Java script, NoSQL, Middleware

Education
Mississippi State University   2008 — 2013
PhD, Computer Engineering

Motilal Nehru National Institute Of Technology   2001 — 2005
Bachelor in Technology (B. Tech), Computer Science and Engineering

Jacqueline Mason Jacqueline Mason Concord, Virginia Details
Jacqueline Mason's Desert Research Institute Experience 2008 - 2011
Job Administrative / Financial Assistant at Desert Research Institute
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Desert Research Institute   2008 - 2011
Liberty Tax Service  2009 - 2009
Pololu Robotics & Electronics   2007 - 2008
Self-Employed  2005 - 2007
Libertarian Party of Washington   2001 - 2002

Skills
QuickBooks, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Editing, Accounting, Payroll, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Finance, Business Planning, Online Advertising, Grant Writing, Social Media, Customer Service, Human Resources, Outlook, Bookkeeping, Strategic Financial..., Business Strategy, Management, Research, Entrepreneurship, Financial Reporting

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2007 — 2011
New Venture Management

Western Washington University   2005 — 2005
BA, Economics

Seattle University   2003 — 2004
Economics

Shoreline Community College   2002 — 2003
Economics and International Studies

Theodore Smith Theodore Smith New York, New York Details
Theodore Smith's Desert Research Institute Experience June 2013 - October 2013
Job Model Solution Specialist Climate Peril Models at RMS
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
RMS  June 2014 - Present
IQ Technology Solutions  March 2014 - May 2014
Desert Research Institute   June 2013 - October 2013
REMSA  June 2006 - September 2012
The Ohio State University  June 2009 - December 2010
Environmental Law & Policy Center  June 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Python, Data Analysis, Information Technology, Analysis, Research, Matlab, Statistics, Science, Perl, Climate Science, Operating Systems, Climate Action Planning, Climatology, Client Services, Qualitative Research, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Impacts, Climate Modeling, Program Evaluation, Programming, Quantitative Research, Climate Change..., Climate Change..., Client Management, Public Speaking, Leadership, Management, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Climate Change, Risk Managment, Catastrophe Modeling

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2012 — 2013
M.A. Climate Science and Policy, Climate Science

The Ohio State University   2007 — 2010
B.S. Geography, Climate Science

Gaosen Zhang Gaosen Zhang Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Gaosen Zhang's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2009 - Present
Job Assistant Research Professor at CAREERI, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   January 2009 - Present
Cold and Arid Regions Environment and Engineering Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences   December 2007 - Present

Skills
PCR, Research, Data Analysis, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Science, DNA extraction, Microbiology, Microscopy, Chemistry, Laboratory, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Statistics, Biogeochemistry

Education
Lanzhou University   2002 — 2007
PhD, Botany

Lanzhou University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor, Life science, Biochemistry

Craig Rosen Craig Rosen Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Craig Rosen's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2013 - Present
Job GreenPower Education Administrator and Community Relations at Desert Research Institute
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Desert Research Institute   July 2013 - Present
Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival   December 2012 - July 2013
Union for Reform Judaism  2008 - August 2012
Congregation Ner Tamid  July 2006 - June 2008
Congregation B'nai B'rith   July 1999 - June 2006

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Facebook, Twitter, Salesforce.com, GoToMeeting, Pagemaker, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Building Relationships, Teaching, Workshop Facilitation, Travel Planning, Fundraising, Singer-songwriter, Conference Coordination, Educational Leadership, Budget Monitoring, Newsletter Production, Writing, Jewish Education, Public Relations, Program Management, Leadership, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Curriculum Design, Training, Program Development, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Adult Education

Education
California State University Northridge
Bachelors of Arts, Child Development/Psychology

California State University-Northridge
BS

Andrey Khlystov Andrey Khlystov Reno, Nevada Details
Andrey Khlystov's Desert Research Institute Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Research Associate Professor, Director of Organic Analytical Laboratory at Desert Research Institute
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Desert Research Institute   February 2014 - Present
RTI International  September 2011 - January 2014
Duke University  September 2003 - September 2011
Carnegie Mellon University  2000 - 2003
ECN  1998 - 2000

Skills
Physical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Chemistry, Fortran, Mass Spectrometry, UV/Vis, Experimentation, Analytical Chemistry, Science, Research, Nanotechnology, Physics, Chromatography

Education
Wageningen Universiteit en Researchcentrum
Ph.D.

Новосибирский Государственный Университет (НГУ)   1985 — 1992
M.S., Physical Chemistry

Novosibirsk School of Physics and Math   1983 — 1985

Glenn Rambach Glenn Rambach Sacramento, California Area Details
Glenn Rambach's Desert Research Institute Experience 1997 - 2001
Job President, Consultant: Third Orbit Power Systems, Inc.
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Third Orbit Power Systems, Inc.   April 2001 - Present
SiGNa Chemistry Inc.  April 2012 - February 2013
Trulite, Inc.   March 2010 - April 2012
Quantum Sphere   November 2007 - November 2008
Tenneco Automotive  2002 - 2005
Texaco Ovonic Fuel Cells   2001 - 2002
Desert Research Institute   1997 - 2001
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory  1983 - 1997
Sandia National Laboratories  January 1978 - September 1983
Princeton University  1974 - 1978

Skills
Fuel Cells, R&D, Hydrogen, Engineering, Strategic Planning, Renewable Energy, Analysis, Engineering Management, Program Management, Market Analysis, Market Research, Vehicles, Energy Strategy, Energy Policy, Analysis, Energy Systems, Energy, Product Development, Combustion, Sustainable Energy, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Solar Energy, Automotive, Alternative Energy, Materials Science, Thermodynamics, Wind, Materials, Batteries, Fluid Mechanics, HEV, Cleantech, Biomass, Fuel, Electric Vehicles, Photovoltaics, Green Technology, Strategy

Education
Princeton University   1974 — 1978
MSE, Aerospace and Mechanical Sciences

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona   1970 — 1974
BSE, Aerospace Engineering

Dan Langford Dan Langford Reno, Nevada Area Details
Dan Langford's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2012 - April 2015
Job Technology Commercialization Professional
Industry Research
Experience
Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development  June 2015 - Present
HD Hydra   October 2014 - Present
University of Nevada Reno  January 2012 - April 2015
Desert Research Institute   January 2012 - April 2015
The Robert Gordon University   July 2009 - January 2012
Arthritis Relief Plus Ltd   June 2008 - December 2010
The Robert Gordon University   April 2009 - July 2009
Innovation Dynamics   January 2007 - June 2008
Sundata   January 1999 - November 2002
Kendalls Information Technology   October 1997 - November 1998

Skills
Business Planning, Commercialization, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, Licensing, Technology..., Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Product Development, Patents, Negotiation, Molecular Biology, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Intellectual Property..., Lifesciences, R&D, Research, Market Analysis, Strategy, Business Development, Management, Entrepreneurship, Pharmaceutical Industry, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Start-ups, Proposal Writing, Science, Biochemistry, Drug Discovery, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Analysis, Genomics

Education
The University of Queensland   2006 — 2008
Masters of Applied Law

Queensland University of Technology   2005 — 2006
Biotechnology Innovation Honours

Queensland University of Technology   2003 — 2005
Biotechnology Innovation

University of Nevada-Reno
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Jo Gerrard Jo Gerrard Diamond Bar, California Details
Jo Gerrard's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2004 - September 2014
Job Grant and Technical Writer at University of California, Riverside
Industry Research
Experience
University of California, Riverside  December 2014 - Present
Desert Research Institute   July 2004 - September 2014
The Harrow (http://www.theharrow.com)   October 1998 - May 2006
Self-Employment  November 2003 - June 2004
Kelley/Microsoft Licensing   September 2003 - June 2004
Avodah Publishing, LLC   May 2002 - August 2003
American Clubs, LLC   January 2000 - March 2002
Bradshaw International, Inc.   September 1998 - August 1999
Crown Prince, Inc.   May 1994 - July 1998

Skills
Editing, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Access, Technical Writing, Research, Microsoft Excel, HTML, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Proposal Writing, Higher Education, Dreamweaver, Teaching, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Blogging, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Publications, Facebook, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Impact..., Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Web Design, Windows, Climate Change, Environmental Policy, Project Management, Media Relations, Fundraising, Policy, Science, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Event Management, Mac, Programming, Illustrator, Environmental Consulting, Copy Editing, Microsoft

Education
California Lutheran University   1999 — 2003
BA

University of California, Santa Barbara   1987 — 1989
None

Diamond Bar High School

Sara Marcus Sara Marcus Medford, Oregon Area Details
Sara Marcus's Desert Research Institute Experience May 2005 - January 2010
Job Managing Editor at Cambridge University Press
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Cambridge University Press  January 2015 - Present
Oregon Institute of Technology  2011 - Present
Desert Research Institute   May 2005 - January 2010
SEPM (Society for Sedimentary Geology)   January 2005 - May 2006
SEPM   June 2002 - December 2004
Indiana University-Bloomington  March 1998 - April 2004
Kansas Geological Survey  June 1992 - 1999
United States Geological Survey/Oak Ridge Associated Universities   January 1997 - July 1998
Kansas State University  August 1995 - May 1996
Kansas Department of Transportation  1994 - 1995

Skills
Editing, Grant Writing, Science Journalism, Teaching, Copy Editing, K-12 Education, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Newsletters, Press Releases, History, Research, Non-profits, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Planning, Technical Writing, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, Field Work, Sedimentology, Earth Science, Analysis, Science, Geology, Geological Mapping, Nonprofits

Education
The University of Kansas   1991 — 2002
Geology/Paleontology

Kansas State University   1994 — 1995
Ph.D; M.S, student; student

Binghamton University   1986 — 1990
BA, Geology

Rye   1974 — 1986

Christopher Maples Christopher Maples Klamath Falls, Oregon Details
Christopher Maples's Desert Research Institute Experience October 2003 - September 2008
Job President at Oregon Institute of Technology
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Oregon Institute of Technology  October 2008 - Present
Desert Research Institute   October 2003 - September 2008
Indiana University  December 1998 - October 2003
National Science Foundation  July 1995 - November 1998
Kansas Geological Survey  1987 - 1998

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Non-profits, Teaching, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Data Analysis, Community Outreach, Editing, Time Management, Sustainability, Program Development, Training, Public Relations, Staff Development, Curriculum Development, Customer Service, Statistics, Social Networking, University Teaching, PowerPoint, Analysis, Proposal Writing, Leadership Development, Social Media, Curriculum Design, Policy, Leadership, Nonprofits, Coaching, Event Planning, Team Building, Volunteer Management, Management, Program Management, Budgets

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1980 — 1985
MS, PhD, Geology/Paleontology

University of West Georgia   1978 — 1980
BS, Geology

Defense Language Institute   1975 — 1976
Korean

University of West Georgia   1973 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology/Earth Science, General

Kumud Acharya Kumud Acharya Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Kumud Acharya's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Research Professor, Chief Technology Advisor
Industry Research
Experience
Nevada Center of Excellence (NvCOE)   November 2013 - Present
Desert Research Institute (DRI)   April 2011 - Present
Desert Research Institute   July 2012 - Present
Hohai University  December 2013 - Present
Desert Researt Institute   February 2006 - August 2012
Desert Research Institute   November 2010 - June 2011
University of Louisville  January 2004 - January 2006
Arizona State University  January 2001 - December 2003

Skills
Water Quality, Hydrology, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Research, Science, Climate Change, Water, Environmental..., Environmental Awareness, Proposal Writing, Sustainability, Wastewater Treatment, Environmental..., Civil Engineering, International water...

Education
Saitama University   1996 — 1999
Ph.D., Biology and Environmental Science

Bradley University   1993 — 1995
MS, Environmental Engineering

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology   1986 — 1991
B.E., Civil Engineering

Amrit Science College, Kathmandu   1983 — 1985
High School, 10+2 (I.Sc.)

Siddartha Vanasthali High School, Kathmandu
High School

Lisa (Hooper) Gabbert Lisa (Hooper) Gabbert Grand Junction, Colorado Area Details
Lisa (Hooper) Gabbert's Desert Research Institute Experience June 1992 - March 1996
Job 7th Grade Educator at MontezumaCortez School District
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Mesa Verde National Park  May 2004 - Present
Montezuma-Cortez School District  January 2002 - Present
Mesa Verde National Park  June 2001 - August 2004
Desert Research Institute   June 1992 - March 1996

Education
University of Northern Colorado   2004 — 2006
MA, Reading

Colorado Mesa University   1996 — 1999
Education Certificate, Education

University of California, Riverside   1988 — 1992

Amy Ruth Macaux Amy Ruth Macaux Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Amy Ruth Macaux's Desert Research Institute Experience August 2013 - Present
Job CIWAS Programs Coordinator at Desert Research Institute
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
Desert Research Institute   August 2013 - Present
The Learning Community Charter School  September 2013 - December 2014
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation  September 2011 - July 2013
Natural Resources Defense Council  2003 - 2009
Energy Foundation  October 2007 - April 2008

Education
Indiana University Bloomington

Tracy Backes Tracy Backes San Francisco Bay Area Details
Tracy Backes's Desert Research Institute Experience August 2011 - November 2013
Job Data Scientist
Industry Research
Experience
Zipfian Academy  September 2015 - Present
FICO  November 2013 - May 2014
Desert Research Institute   August 2011 - November 2013
FICO  July 2010 - May 2011
FICO  July 2008 - June 2010
Microsoft  June 2007 - August 2007
North Carolina State University  June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Matlab, Statistics, R, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Java, Groovy, Unix, Predictive Analytics, LaTeX, SQL, Operations Research, Surface Water Hydrology, Credit Scoring, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Python, SAS, Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Hydrology

Harvey Mudd College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Applied Mathematics

The George Washington University   2006 — 2006

Cassie Hansen PhDc Cassie Hansen PhDc Reno, Nevada Area Details
Cassie Hansen PhDc's Desert Research Institute Experience September 2010 - August 2012
Job FireWhat Geographic Information Officer
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Nevada Reno  March 2011 - Present
FireWhat.Inc   June 2013 - Present
Shasta College  June 2013 - Present
College of the Siskiyous  June 2013 - Present
Sonoma State University  August 2012 - December 2012
Desert Research Institute   September 2010 - August 2012
University of Nevada Reno  June 2009 - June 2012
Truckee Meadows Community College  August 2008 - June 2012
University of Nevada, Reno  January 2010 - May 2012
University of Nevada Reno  August 2006 - December 2011

Skills
Numerical Modeling, ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Natural Scene Design, Fluent in Norwegian, EMT certified, Weather Forecasting, GIS, Cartography, Geography, GPS, Geomatics, Science, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Statistics, Field Work, Hydrology, ESRI, Data Collection, Research, ArcMap, Teaching, ENVI, Modeling, Climate Change, Geology, Ecology, ERDAS Imagine, Environmental Education, Illustrator, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Issues, Geoprocessing, Geomorphology, Spatial Databases, ArcGIS Online, Water Resources, Water Quality, Natural Resources, Geological Mapping, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Policy, Sampling, Natural Resource..., Land Use Planning, Wildland Fire Mapping, Hydrogeology, Wetlands

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2008 — 2012
P.h.D Student, Physical Geography/ Climatology

University of Nevada-Reno   2006 — 2008
Geography, Physical and Climatology

Humboldt State University   2000 — 2006
Geography, Geology, Physical Geography, and GIS

Skiringssal Folkhoyskol   1999 — 2000
Idrette, Outdoor Survival

Frank Divita Frank Divita Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Frank Divita's Desert Research Institute Experience 1993 - 1996
Job Director of Operations at Abt Associates
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Abt Associates  April 2012 - Present
TranSystems Corporation  January 2011 - April 2012
E.H. Pechan & Associates   1997 - May 2011
Desert Research Institute   1993 - 1996

Skills
Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Environmental..., Energy, Research, Data Analysis, Environmental..., Business Development, Program Management, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Environmental Impact...

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1988 — 1993
Ph.D., Environmental Chemistry

Delaware State University   1984 — 1988
B.S., Chemistry

Ron Hershey Ron Hershey Reno, Nevada Area Details
Ron Hershey's Desert Research Institute Experience July 1990 - Present
Job Associate Research Hydrogeologist at Desert Research Institute
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Desert Research Institute   July 1990 - Present
Dames & Moore  January 1989 - June 1990
Desert Research Institute   January 1986 - December 1988

Education
University of Nevada-Reno
Ph.D., Hydrogeology

University of Nevada-Las Vegas   1986 — 1989
M.S., Geosciences (Hydrogeology)

The University of New Mexico   1982 — 1985
B.S., Geology

Drake University   1975 — 1980
B.A., Journalism

Pamela M. Dino Pamela M. Dino Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Pamela M. Dino's Desert Research Institute Experience August 2012 - September 2013
Job Clinical Research
Industry Research
Experience
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health  September 2014 - Present
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada  June 2013 - September 2014
Desert Research Institute   August 2012 - September 2013
Nevada Cancer Institute  January 2005 - April 2011
IGT  2004 - 2004
Lynx Therapeutics  June 2001 - November 2003
Incyte Genomics  1999 - 2001
Grey Healthcare West   1998 - 1999

Skills
Molecular Biology, Oncology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Hospitals, Clinical Research, Lifesciences, Healthcare, PCR, Clinical Trials, Cancer, Genomics, ELISA, RT-PCR, DNA sequencing, Flow Cytometry, Research, Life Sciences

Education
Notre Dame de Namur University   1994 — 1998
BS, Biology, Psychology, Chemistry

F. Emile Sawyer F. Emile Sawyer Santa Fe, New Mexico Details
F. Emile Sawyer's Desert Research Institute Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Hydrogeologist at New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission
Industry Government Administration
Experience
New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission   July 2006 - Present
Alford Forest, Inc.   2013 - Present
Carbon Economy Series   2011 - Present
Permaculture Credit Union  January 2013 - September 2014
Desert Research Institute   2004 - 2006
Mountain Measurements   July 1995 - November 2003

Skills
GIS, Water Management, Hydrology, Water, Water Quality, Water Resources, Groundwater, Environmental Science, ArcGIS, Hydrogeology, Environmental Awareness, Groundwater Modeling, Environmental Policy, GPS, Sustainability, Watershed Management, Climate Change, Ecology, Modeling, Environmental Consulting, Field Work, Soil, Spatial Analysis, Conservation Issues, NEPA, Science, Sampling, Natural Resource..., Environmental Impact...

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2004 — 2009
M.S. Hydrogeology

New Mexico Highlands University   2000 — 2003
B.S. Environmental Geology

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology   1998 — 1999

Brad Wazaney Brad Wazaney Vernal, Utah Details
Brad Wazaney's Desert Research Institute Experience June 2001 - June 2013
Job Environmental Protection Specialist at Uintah and Ouray Agency
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Uintah and Ouray Agency   February 2013 - Present
Desert Research Institute   June 2001 - June 2013
TRC Companies, Inc.   August 2007 - August 2012

Skills
Environmental Awareness, Microsoft Office, Sustainability, Project Management, Research, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Environmental..., Environmental Impact..., Environmental Compliance, Microsoft Word, NEPA, Archaeology, Cultural Resource...

Education
Washington State University   2001 — 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Anthropology

University of Wyoming   1999 — 2001
Master of Arts (MA), American Indian/Native American Studies

Old Dominion University   1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Sparta high school

Jack Hess Jack Hess Greater Denver Area Details
Jack Hess's Desert Research Institute Experience July 1974 - November 2001
Job President at Geological Society of America Foundation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Geological Society of America  December 2001 - Present
Desert Research Institute   July 1974 - November 2001

Skills
Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Water Resources, Climate Change, Policy, Microsoft Office, Grant Writing, Science, Grants, Public Policy, Sustainability, Proposal Writing, Social Media, Team Building, Leadership Development, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Budgets, Writing, Field Work, Event Management, Board Development, Environmental Policy, Non-profit..., Climate, Community Development, Earth Science, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Education, Geophysics, Government, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Organizational..., Philanthropy, Planned Giving, Policy Analysis, Press Releases, Program Evaluation, Project Management, Science Communication, Science Education, Staff Development, Stewardship, Strategic Communications, Social Networking, Training, Volunteer Recruiting

Education
Penn State University   1969 — 1974
B.S. & Ph.D, Geology

Donna Schlemmer Donna Schlemmer Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Donna Schlemmer's Desert Research Institute Experience September 2005 - Present
Job Admin. Assistant, Div. of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences at Desert Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   September 2005 - Present
MGM Grand  November 1994 - October 2004

Skills
Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Science, Budgets, Data Analysis, Research, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint

Education
State University of New York at Binghamton
BA

Barbara Klipfel Barbara Klipfel Reno, Nevada Area Details
Barbara Klipfel's Desert Research Institute Experience September 2010 - December 2010
Job EHS Professional Safety Consultant at Independent contractor
Industry Program Development
Experience
Independent contractor  January 2011 - Present
Kiwanis Club of Downtown Sparks   2009 - January 2013
Desert Research Institute   September 2010 - December 2010
Charles River Laboratories  October 2004 - April 2009
Charles River Laboratories  April 2004 - October 2004
University of Nevada, Reno  April 2000 - April 2004
Santa Clara University  January 1999 - April 2000
Celtrix Inc   August 1998 - December 1998
University of California, Santa Cruz  July 1996 - August 1998
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center  1994 - 1996

Skills
CRO, Life Sciences, SOP, Biotechnology, Research, Laboratory, Training, GLP, Project Management, Drug Discovery

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2001 — 2005
mba, International business, marketing

California State University-East Bay   1979 — 1984
BS BA, Biological Sciences, Chemistry

Claudia Miner Claudia Miner Greater Salt Lake City Area Details
Claudia Miner's Desert Research Institute Experience 1994 - 2007
Job Vice President of Development at Waterford Institute
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Waterford  2007 - Present
Desert Research Institute   1994 - 2007
National Judicial College  1984 - 1994

Skills
Grant Writing, Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Development, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Research, Grants, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Marketing, Facebook, Editing, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Event Planning, Teaching

Education
Colgate University
A.B., History

Fort Vancouver

The College of William and Mary
M.A., History

Washington State University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), American Studies

Lynn Fenstermaker Lynn Fenstermaker Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Lynn Fenstermaker's Desert Research Institute Experience August 1990 - Present
Job Associate Research Professor at Desert Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   August 1990 - Present
Harry Reid Center for Environmental Studies, UNLV   1987 - 1990
University of Nevada Las Vegas  1987 - 1990
Lockheed Martin Information Technology  1984 - 1987

Skills
Science, Remote Sensing, Climate Change Science, Ecology, Soil Science, UAV, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change, Spatial Analysis, Water Quality, Environmental Science, ArcGIS, Hydrology, GIS, Groundwater, Field Work, Data Analysis, Environmental Awareness, Statistics

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   1992 — 2003
PhD, Biological Sciences

Penn State University   1981 — 1984
MS, Agronomy

Penn State University   1978 — 1981
BS, Environmental Resource Management

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania   1976 — 1978
Earth Sciences

Nicholas Nussbaum Nicholas Nussbaum Houston, Texas Area Details
Nicholas Nussbaum's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2011 - August 2011
Job Environmental Consultant at TRC Companies, Inc.
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
TRC Companies, Inc.   March 2013 - Present
Providence  June 2012 - November 2012
Source Environmental Sciences, Inc   August 2011 - May 2012
Desert Research Institute   January 2011 - August 2011
University of Nevada Reno  January 2009 - December 2010
Los Alamos National Laboratory  July 2007 - January 2009
Desert Research Institute   October 2002 - May 2007

Skills
Microbiology, Data Analysis, Technical Writing, Atmospheric Science, Water, Environmental Science, Statistics, Research, Microsoft Office, Biochemistry

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2009 — 2010
M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Nevada-Reno   2005 — 2007
M.S., Atmospheric Science

Reed College   1998 — 2002
B.A., Physics

Reno High School   1994 — 1998

Todd DiFronzo Todd DiFronzo Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Todd DiFronzo's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2006 - December 2007
Job Advanced EMT at American Medical Response
Industry Internet
Experience
American Medical Response  August 2014 - Present
TLD Industries L.L.C.   September 2011 - Present
Nevada Cancer Institute  April 2009 - December 2009
Desert Research Institute   January 2006 - December 2007
Southwest Ambulance  March 2001 - June 2004
American Medical Response  September 1998 - March 2001
Mercy Medical Services  March 1995 - September 1998
Desert Rescue   March 1993 - July 1996
Century Theatres  September 1992 - July 1996
Target  September 1990 - April 1992

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, HTML, Customer Service, Social Media, Teaching, Windows, Social Networking, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Team Building

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2007 — 2010
Master of Science (M.S.), Health Physics, 3.45

University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health Physics, 2.84

College of Southern Nevada   1992 — 2001
Associate of Science, Paramedic Science, 3.2

University of Nevada-Las Vegas   1988 — 1992
postponed, Accounting and Business/Management

Chapman University   1985 — 1988
Transfer, Accounting and Finance

Jerome Robles Jerome Robles Reno, Nevada Area Details
Jerome Robles's Desert Research Institute Experience March 2010 - Present
Job Postdoctoral Fellow at Desert Research Institute
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Desert Research Institute   March 2010 - Present
Louisiana State University  September 2003 - August 2009

Skills
Catalysis, GC-MS, Chemistry, R&D, Characterization, Simulations, Science, Inorganic Chemistry, Mass Spectrometry, Analytical Chemistry, HPLC, Materials Science, Spectroscopy, Chemical Engineering, UV/Vis, Organic Chemistry, NMR

Education
Louisiana State University   2003 — 2009
PhD, Chemical Engineering

S.K. Hoekman S.K. Hoekman Reno, Nevada Area Details
S.K. Hoekman's Desert Research Institute Experience April 2001 - Present
Job Research Professor at Desert Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   April 2001 - Present
Chevron  1980 - 2001

Skills
Fuel, Biofuels, Renewable Energy, Environmental, Research, Emissions, Chemistry, Alternative Energy, Chromatography, Science, Characterization, Statistics, Biomass, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Emission, Chemical Engineering, Data Analysis, Environmental Awareness, Commercialization, Spectroscopy, GC-MS, Sustainability, R&D, HPLC, Environmental..., Air Quality, TGA, Electrochemistry, Fuel Cells, Nanomaterials, Reaction Engineering, Environmental Impact..., Materials Science

Education
Iowa State University   1975 — 1980
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry

Calvin College   1971 — 1975
B.S., Chemistry

Meghan Altman Meghan Altman Greater Denver Area Details
Meghan Altman's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2011 - September 2011
Job Operations Executive
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Natural Capitalism Solutions  August 2015 - Present
Boulder County Parks and Open Space  June 2014 - May 2015
ACZ Laboratories   September 2011 - December 2013
Desert Research Institute   July 2011 - September 2011
Touchmark Promotions   March 2011 - September 2011
Storm Peak Laboratory   September 2010 - March 2011

Skills
Sustainability, Microsoft Office, Environmental Awareness, Excellent communication..., Research, Excellent ability to..., Social Media, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Proficient on numerous..., Proficient in Microsoft..., English, Teamwork, Editing, Event Management, Business Development, Public Speaking, Environmental Science, Ecology

Education
University of Colorado Boulder   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Environmental Studies: Society and Policy

University of Colorado Boulder   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

School for International Training   2008 — 2008
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Diana Ceballos, PhD, MS, CIH Diana Ceballos, PhD, MS, CIH Greater Boston Area Details
Diana Ceballos, PhD, MS, CIH's Desert Research Institute Experience 2002 - 2003
Job Visitor Scientist at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Industry Research
Experience
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health   September 2015 - Present
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  May 2014 - August 2015
Center for Disease Control and Prevention  September 2010 - May 2014
University of Washington  August 2009 - September 2010
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center  July 2007 - August 2007
SHARP Program, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries   June 2006 - August 2006
University of Washington  October 2003 - October 2004
Desert Research Institute   2002 - 2003
Enviromental Research Group (GIA), Medellin, Colombia   January 2000 - June 2000
The Dow Chemical Company  June 1998 - December 1998

Skills
EHS, Statistics, Environmental Science, Technical Writing, Chemistry, GIS, Data Analysis, Environmental Policy, Water Quality, Sustainability, Environmental Compliance, Science, Environmental...

Education
University of Washington   2004 — 2009
PhD, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences

University of Nevada-Reno   2001 — 2003
MS, Atmospheric Chemistry

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana   1995 — 2000
BS, Chemical Engineering

Bishop's University   1999 — 1999
Chemistry and Biochemistry

Phillip Marzette Phillip Marzette Greater Denver Area Details
Phillip Marzette's Desert Research Institute Experience August 2005 - July 2008
Job Meteorologist at Atmospheric Technology Services Company
Industry Research
Experience
Atmospheric Technology Services Company   June 2014 - January 2015
Pacific Architects and Engineers  January 2013 - November 2013
Raytheon Polar Services  October 2011 - February 2012
Raytheon Polar Services  October 2010 - February 2011
Raytheon Polar Services  October 2009 - February 2010
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment  April 2009 - October 2009
Raytheon Polar Services  October 2008 - February 2009
Sun Microsystems  August 2008 - October 2008
Desert Research Institute   August 2005 - July 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, GARP/GEMPAK, Open Office, Java Programming, Fedora 13 and 15, Microsoft Windows..., Java, Data Analysis, Research, PowerPoint, Weather Forecasting, Microsoft Word, Policy, Leadership, Training, Meteorology, Government, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Weather, Leadership Development, Analysis, Forecasting, Technical Writing, Proposal Writing, Remote Sensing, Program Management, Environmental Awareness, Climate, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Climate Change Science, Climatology

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2005 — 2008
M.S., Atmospheric Sciences, 3.5

Metropolitan State College of Denver   1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Meteorology, 3.53

Matthew Chesley Matthew Chesley Portland, Oregon Area Details
Matthew Chesley's Desert Research Institute Experience August 1986 - October 1996
Job Managing Partner at Northwest Land Services LLC
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Northwest Land Services LLC   September 2002 - Present
Gwin and Sons Logging Co.   October 1996 - September 2002
Desert Research Institute   August 1986 - October 1996

Skills
Selling, Real Estate, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Real Estate Development, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate Transactions

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   1991 — 1996
MS, Hydrology

Oregon State University   1981 — 1985
BS, Geology

Robert DeBaca Robert DeBaca Greater Denver Area Details
Robert DeBaca's Desert Research Institute Experience April 1997 - November 1998
Job Senior Biologist at AECOM
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
AECOM  January 2015 - Present
URS Corporation  April 2007 - January 2015
Texas Tech University Medical School, Department of Rural and Community Health   January 2005 - April 2006
Texas Tech University  January 2003 - January 2005
DATIMBE Ecological Consulting   November 1998 - August 1999
Desert Research Institute   April 1997 - November 1998
FHSU  1993 - 1996
Denver Museum of Nature & Science  1989 - 1993

Skills
NEPA, Endangered Species, Wetlands, Environmental Permitting, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Science, Environmental Compliance, Ecology, Water Quality, Environmental Awareness, Mitigation, Field Work, Environmental Policy, CEQA, Ecological Restoration

Education
Texas Tech University
PhD, Biology

Fort Hays State University
MS, Biology

University of Colorado at Boulder
BA, EPO Biology, Environmental Conservation

Raghavan (Ram) Ramanan Raghavan (Ram) Ramanan San Francisco, California Details
Raghavan (Ram) Ramanan's Desert Research Institute Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Author, Professor CSR/Sustainability, Exxon Mobil Retiree, Board Member WISE and ISOL Foundation
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
World Institute for Scientific Exploration   September 2015 - Present
ISOL Foundation   May 2015 - Present
Desert Research Institute   March 2015 - Present
Illinois Institute of Technology - Stuart School of Business  July 2011 - August 2014
Air and Waste Management Assoc.   January 2011 - December 2013
ICF International  April 2009 - December 2011
Trinity Consultants  January 2007 - December 2008
ExxonMobil  1991 - 2006

Skills
Energy, Sustainability, Strategic Planning, Environmental..., Environmental Compliance, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Climate Change, Environmental Consulting, Ethics, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Impact..., Environmental..., Renewable Energy, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Carbon Footprinting, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Energy, Waste Management, Sustainability..., Corporate Social..., EHS, Teaching, Policy, Remediation, Sustainable Business, Carbon, Hazardous Waste..., Energy Policy, Life Cycle Assessment, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Issues, Water, Water Quality, Waste, Environmental Education, Cleantech, ISO 14001

Education
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business   2001 — 2003
MBA, Executive Program

The University of Texas at Dallas   1985 — 1989
PhD, Environmental Engineering

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies   1979 — 1983
MMS, Executive Program - Marketing

UICT - University of Mumbai   1971 — 1973
MChemEng, Chemical Engineering

Indian Institute Of Technology   1966 — 1971
B Tech Hons, Chemical Engineering

Bruce Garro Bruce Garro New York, New York Details
Bruce Garro's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job FullStack Engineer at Octane Lending
Industry Internet
Experience
Octane Lending   January 2015 - Present
AppNeta  October 2014 - January 2015
Curata  August 2013 - September 2014
ScholarLocker   May 2012 - August 2013
Desert Research Institute   January 2012 - May 2012
China Mobile  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Python, JavaScript, Django, CSS, Web Development, Git, Distributed Systems, Entrepreneurship, Software Engineering, Linux, Start-ups, Java, Web Applications, Matlab, HTML, MySQL, SQL, KnockoutJS, Mandarin, jQuery, Spanish, Chrome Extensions, PCI DSS, Security, Apache

Education
Columbia Engineering   2007 — 2011
B.S., Applied Mathematics

National University of Singapore
Study Abroad

Donna Schlemmer Donna Schlemmer Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Donna Schlemmer's Desert Research Institute Experience September 2005 - Present
Job Administrative Assistant III at Desert Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   September 2005 - Present
MGM Grand  April 2003 - October 2005
The Home Depot  September 2000 - January 2002

Skills
Leadership, Customer Service, Event Management, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Environmental Awareness, Social Media Marketing, Volunteer Management, Proposal Writing, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Government, Team Building, Policy, Social Networking, Training, Microsoft Excel, Program Development, Microsoft Word, Employee Training

Education
Emerge NV
Graduate of Class of 2012

Binghamton University   1981 — 1984
Bachelors, Geology

Reddy Yatavelli, Ph.D. Reddy Yatavelli, Ph.D. Reno, Nevada Details
Reddy Yatavelli, Ph.D.'s Desert Research Institute Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Assistant Research Professor at Desert Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   September 2013 - Present
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO   June 2011 - August 2013
University of Washington  2005 - 2011
Ohio University  2003 - 2005

Skills
Atmospheric Chemistry, Aerosol, Aerosol Science, Atmospheric Science, Analytical Chemistry, Mass Spectrometry, Experimentation, Igor Pro, Fortran, Spectroscopy, Meteorology, Research, Chemistry, Matlab, Science, Climate Change, Statistics, Laboratory, IDL, Data Analysis, FTIR, Modeling, Air Quality, Numerical Analysis, Scientific Writing

Education
University of Washington   2005 — 2011
Ph.D., Atmospheric Sciences with specialization in atmospheric chemistry

Ohio University   2001 — 2005
Master's of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Bangalore University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Markus Berli Markus Berli Las Vegas, Nevada Details
Markus Berli's Desert Research Institute Experience October 2006 - Present
Job Associate Research Professor at Desert Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   October 2006 - Present

Education
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich   1989 — 2001
PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Physics

Jay Arnone Jay Arnone Reno, Nevada Area Details
Jay Arnone's Desert Research Institute Experience July 1998 - Present
Job Research Professor at Desert Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   July 1998 - Present
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna  August 2013 - June 2014
Universität Innsbruck  August 2005 - July 2006
University of Basel  June 1993 - June 1998
University of Basel  June 1990 - May 1993
Yale University  June 1988 - May 1990

Skills
Environmental Science, Statistics, Climate Change, Experimentation, Field Work, Research, Ecology, University Teaching, Botany, Environmental Awareness, GIS, Scientific Writing

Education
Yale University   1984 — 1988
Ph.D., Plant physiological ecology

Duke University   1986 — 1987
Visiting Graduate Student Scholar, Plant physiology

Yale University   1979 — 1981
M.F.S., Forest Science

Harvard University   1980 — 1980
Summer Graduate Student Intern, Physiology of Nitrogen Fixing Trees

University of Vermont   1975 — 1979
B.S., Forestry

Stefanie Rowland Stefanie Rowland Loveland, Colorado Details
Stefanie Rowland's Desert Research Institute Experience August 1991 - September 2014
Job Realtor at C3 Real Estate Solutions
Industry Real Estate
Experience
C3 Real Estate Solutions, LLC  October 2014 - Present
Real Estate by Design  March 2006 - Present
Desert Research Institute   August 1991 - September 2014

Skills
Real Estate Transactions, Strategic Planning, Real Estate, Analysis, Historic Preservation, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Buyer Representation, First Time Home Buyers, Investment Properties, Relocation, REO, Investors, Short Sales, Referrals, Residential Homes, Single Family Homes

Education
University of Utah   1986 — 1988

Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

Serena Chew Serena Chew Reno, Nevada Area Details
Serena Chew's Desert Research Institute Experience August 2003 - May 2006
Job at Pacific Weather
Industry Airlines/Aviation
Experience
Pacific Weather inc.   June 2013 - Present
Speed Aviation   March 2007 - June 2013
Sportsman's Warehouse  October 2006 - November 2008
Desert Research Institute   August 2003 - May 2006

Skills
Meteorology, Weather, Research

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2003 — 2006
Master of Science (M.S.), Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

San Francisco State University   1998 — 2003
bachelor's of science, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

Braimah Apambire Braimah Apambire Reno, Nevada Details
Braimah Apambire's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Director, Center for International Water and Sustainability
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   January 2013 - Present
DRI-CIWAS   January 2013 - Present
Rotary/Wasrag   2014 - Present
Rotary/Wasrag   2015 - 2015
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation  February 2009 - January 2013
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation  1999 - 2013
World Vision  January 2001 - January 2009
Desert Research Institute   January 2000 - January 2001

Skills
International..., Water Supply, Water Quality, Water Treatment, Water Management, Water Resources, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Capacity Building, Scalability, Research, Teaching, Environmental Health, Developing Countries, Basic Sanitation, Hygiene, Grants, Sanitation, Water, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation, NGOs, Community Development, Humanitarian, Environmental Policy, Africa, Policy, Philanthropy, Program Management, Climate Change, Environmental..., Climate Change..., Hydrology, Policy Analysis, Capacity Development, Rural Development, Public Policy, Natural Resource..., Food Security, Proposal Writing

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   1997 — 2000
Ph.D., Hydrogeology

Carleton University   1993 — 1996
MS, Hydrogeology

University of Ghana   1984 — 1987
BS

Daniel Amick Daniel Amick Greater Chicago Area Details
Daniel Amick's Desert Research Institute Experience June 1989 - June 1995
Job Professor at Loyola University Chicago
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Loyola University Chicago  August 1995 - Present
Desert Research Institute   June 1989 - June 1995
University of Tennessee  1980 - 1985

Skills
Anthropology, Archaeology, Teaching, Research Design, University Teaching, History, Research, Spatial Analysis, Cultural Resource..., Environmental Awareness, Ethnography, Public Speaking, Editing, Historic Preservation, Archival Research, Cultural Anthropology, Grant Writing, Theory, Qualitative Research, Academic Writing

Education
The University of New Mexico   1985 — 1989
PhD, Anthropology

Northwestern University
Certificate in Forced Migration Studies

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   1979 — 1984
MA, Anthropology

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   1974 — 1979
BA, Anthropology

Dr. Mohamed H. Fahmy Dr. Mohamed H. Fahmy Ottawa, Canada Area Details
Dr. Mohamed H. Fahmy's Desert Research Institute Experience January 1961 - April 1967
Job President at International Genetic Consulting Service (IGCS)
Industry Research
Experience
International Genetic Consulting Service (IGCS)   January 2000 - Present
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada  April 1968 - April 1998
Royal Commission on Farm Machinary   February 1968 - June 1968
Desert Research Institute   January 1961 - April 1967

Education
Ain Shams University   1956 — 1967
B. Sc. M.Sc. & Ph.D., Animal Breeding and Genetics

Jeremy Riggle Jeremy Riggle Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area Details
Jeremy Riggle's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2008 - September 2009
Job Assistant Professor at Eastern Oregon University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Eastern Oregon University  Faculty Research AssociateOregon State UniversitySeptember 2009 - August 2010
Desert Research Institute   July 2008 - September 2009

Education
Eastern Oregon University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Biology

Jim Symanowski, Ph.D. Jim Symanowski, Ph.D. Charlotte, North Carolina Details
Jim Symanowski, Ph.D.'s Desert Research Institute Experience February 2012 - June 2012
Job Chair, Cancer Biostatistics at Levine Cancer Institute, Carolinas HealthCare System
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Levine Cancer Institute, Carolinas HealthCare System   July 2012 - Present
Desert Research Institute   February 2012 - June 2012
Nevada Cancer Institute  August 2006 - January 2012
Eli Lilly and Company  September 1989 - June 2006

Skills
Oncology, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Pharmaceutical Industry, Experimental Design, Survival Analysis, Clinical Development, Statistics, Cancer, Lifesciences, SPSS, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, SAS, Cancer Research, Immunology, Genomics, CRO, Public Health, Data Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, GCP, Data Management

Education
Iowa State University   1984 — 1989
Ph.D., Statistics

The College of William and Mary   1977 — 1981
B.A., Mathematics and Economics

Annmarie Lucchesi Annmarie Lucchesi San Francisco Bay Area Details
Annmarie Lucchesi's Desert Research Institute Experience July 2004 - May 2006
Job Soils Consultant at Soil and Plant Laboratory
Industry Research
Experience
Soil and Plant Laboratory   September 2012 - Present
US Forest Service  May 2010 - October 2010
University of Nevada Reno  September 2006 - May 2010
University of Nevada Reno  May 2006 - September 2006
Desert Research Institute   July 2004 - May 2006

Skills
Soil Sampling, Plant Identification, Field Work, Environmental Science, Science, Water, Wetlands

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2004 — 2008
M.S., Natural Resources and Environmental Science

Linfield College   2000 — 2004
B.S., Biology

Joseph Saltenberger Joseph Saltenberger San Diego, California Details
Joseph Saltenberger's Desert Research Institute Experience May 2007 - August 2008
Job GIS Analyst/Developer at Deccan International
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Deccan International  July 2013 - Present
San Diego State University  August 2009 - June 2013
Humboldt State University  August 2008 - July 2009
Desert Research Institute   May 2007 - August 2008
NASA Langley Research Center  January 2008 - May 2008

Skills
ArcGIS, GIS, ESRI, Remote Sensing, Microsoft Office, Geography, Data Collection, ArcMap, Research, JavaScript, ERDAS Imagine, ArcGIS Server, SQL, ArcObjects, HTML, CSS, MapInfo, .NET

Education
San Diego State University   2009 — 2011
M.S. Geography, GIScience

Humboldt State University   2004 — 2009
B.S. Natural Resources Planning and Interpretation, GIS and Remote Sensing

Yi Li Yi Li Fort Collins, Colorado Area Details
Yi Li's Desert Research Institute Experience August 2008 - January 2009
Job Ph.D student at Colorado State University and actively looking for air quality related position
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Colorado State University  January 2009 - Present
Desert Research Institute   August 2008 - January 2009
Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology   September 2005 - May 2008

Skills
Fortran, Air Quality, Statistics, Remote Sensing, Climate Change, Environmental Science, ArcGIS, Environmental..., Spectroscopy, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Impact..., Environmental..., GIS, Water Quality, Science, Data Analysis, Environmental Policy, Chemistry

Education
Colorado State University   2009 — 2014
Ph.D, Atmosphere science

Steven N. Bacon Steven N. Bacon Reno, Nevada Area Details
Steven N. Bacon's Desert Research Institute Experience June 2005 - Present
Job Associate Research Geologist at Desert Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   June 2005 - Present

Education
Humboldt State University   1999 — 2002
Master of Science (M.S.), Environmmental Systems - Geology

Humboldt State University   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Geology/Earth Science, General

P A Walsh P A Walsh Reno, Nevada Details
P A Walsh's Desert Research Institute Experience August 1983 - August 1998
Job IT Logistics Administrator//Professional Ski Instructor at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Nevada Reno  1998 - Present
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe  2007 - Present
Desert Research Institute   August 1983 - August 1998

Skills
Research, Data Analysis, Teaching, Technical Writing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Databases, Database Design, Database Administration, SharePoint Designer, Enterprise Software, Microsoft SQL Server

Education
University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science   1970 — 1978
Master's degree Atmospheric Sciences

University of Wyoming
Master of Science

Noah Gehr Noah Gehr United States Details
Noah Gehr's Desert Research Institute Experience 2010 - 2010
Job Mechanical Engineer at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Industry Research
Experience
Los Alamos National Laboratory  March 2011 - Present
Baldwin Environmental Inc   2010 - 2010
Desert Research Institute   2010 - 2010

Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Solidworks, MathCAD, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Cosmos FEA, Labview, Simulink, Matlab, Visio, Piping

Education
North Carolina State University   2012 — 2016
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

University of Nevada-Reno   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

Deborah Irish Deborah Irish Sparks, Nevada Details
Deborah Irish's Desert Research Institute Experience August 2010 - Present
Job Assistant at Desert Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Desert Research Institute   August 2010 - Present
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory  July 1980 - July 2010

Education
Las Positas College
Associate of Arts (AA), Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Dawn Girard Dawn Girard Henderson, Nevada Details
Dawn Girard's Desert Research Institute Experience November 2003 - May 2006
Job Substitute Teacher at Clark County School District
Industry Education Management
Experience
Clark County School District  December 2006 - Present
Desert Research Institute   November 2003 - May 2006

Education
Sierra Nevada College   2010 — 2014
Master's degree, Education

University of Nevada-Reno   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice with minors in Geology and French

Ryan Kangas Ryan Kangas Anchorage, Alaska Details
Ryan Kangas's Desert Research Institute Experience September 2003 - March 2006
Job Associate Scientist at SLR International
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
SLR International   February 2010 - Present
University of Washington, Bothell  June 2007 - February 2010
Desert Research Institute   September 2003 - March 2006

Education
University of Nevada-Reno   2003 — 2006
Master of Science (MS), Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

Michigan State University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geography

Dawn Girard Dawn Girard Henderson, Nevada Details
Dawn Girard's Desert Research Institute Experience November 2003 - May 2006
Job Attended Sierra Nevada College
Industry Education Management
Experience
Clark County School District  December 2006 - Present
Desert Research Institute   November 2003 - May 2006

Education
Sierra Nevada College   2011 — 2013

University of Nevada-Reno   2001 — 2006
Bachelors of Arts, Criminal Justice with Minors in French and Geology

Nicole Sikula Nicole Sikula San Antonio, Texas Details
Nicole Sikula's Desert Research Institute Experience January 2003 - October 2003
Job Environmental Protection Specialist at U.S. Army Environmental Command
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
US Army  November 2009 - Present
US Army, White Sands Missile Range   February 2006 - January 2010
The Nature Conservancy  January 2006 - June 2007
Bureau of Land Management  October 2003 - January 2006
Desert Research Institute   January 2003 - October 2003
US Forest Service  July 2002 - December 2002
National Park Service  May 2000 - May 2001

Skills
Conservation Issues, Data Analysis, Research, Government, Military, Climate Change..., Endangered Species Act, Mitigation Banking, Resilience, Environmental..., Plant Ecology, Ecological Restoration, Geoprocessing, Vulnerability Assessment

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   1999 — 2003
Master of Science (MS), Botany/Plant Biology

Kent State University   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

Karl Pohlmann Karl Pohlmann Las Vegas, Nevada Details
Karl Pohlmann's Desert Research Institute Experience 1987 - Present
Job Associate Research Hydrogeologist
Industry Research
Experience
Division of Hydrologic Sciences, Desert Research Institute   1987 - Present
Desert Research Institute   1987 - Present

Skills
Research, Environmental Science, Science, Field Work, GIS, Data Analysis, Numerical Simulation

Education
Purdue University   1984 — 1987
Master of Science (MS), Geosciences

University of Minnesota   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology

Sarah Neri Sarah Neri United States Details
Sarah Neri's Desert Research Institute Experience May 2014 - July 2014
Job
Industry
Experience
Desert Research Institute   May 2014 - July 2014
Alpha Analytical Inc   October 2011 - May 2014
Bed Bath & Beyond  September 2010 - October 2011
Icing  September 2010 - August 2011
rue21  November 2008 - July 2010

Skills
Management, Research, Communication, Editing, Proofreading, Project Management, Sales, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Analysts, Laboratory Skills, Time Management, Analytical Skills, Teamwork, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction

Education
University of Nevada
MA, English; Literature and Environment

Illinois State University
BA, English Studies

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