Grant Copeland
M.S. Student in Geology
University of Wyoming
Photo: Field site on Skye, Scotland, U.K.
Resume
Education
University of Wyoming | Laramie, Wyoming, USA
M.S. in Geology – Geochemistry | 2018 – 2020
Advisors: Dr. John Kaszuba and Janet Dewey
Auburn University | Auburn, Alabama, USA
Bachelor of Science in Geology | May 2018
Summa Cum Laude | GPA: 3.91/4.00
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Study Abroad | Geology of Scotland | July 2017–August 2017
Work Experience
University of Wyoming, Geology| Laramie, WY | Teaching Assistant| August 2018 – Present
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Teach labs, aid students with understanding lecture material, grade lab reports, and grade homework for a Geochemical Cycles course, which emphasizes quantitative study of Earth systems and data analysis
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University of Wyoming, Geology| Laramie, WY | Research Assistant| July 2018 – August 2018
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Conducted flotation experiments to test and model wettability in synthetic mineral mixes and Wyoming reservoirs. Worked in collaboration with ESal, LLC.
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Utilized ICP-OES and IC to conduct aqueous chemistry analysis
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Prepared methods and results sections for a report submitted to the National Science Foundation
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Worked with reservoir fluid-rock interaction experiments in high-temperature and high-pressure vessels
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Utilized gas chromatography mass spectrometry and a carbon coulometry to perform water chemistry analysis
Work Experience (cont.)
Student Athlete Support Services | Auburn, AL, USA | Tutor | October 2017–Present
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Work independently to tutor domestic and international student athletes in Historical Geology, Mineralogy, and Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
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Collaboratively worked with academic counselors to ensure students’ academic needs were achieved
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Maintain student-teacher confidentiality in accordance to NCAA and HIPAA standards
Department of Geosciences | Auburn, AL, USA | Undergraduate Teaching Assistant | January 2017–May 2017
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Developed methods of instruction for a newly implemented online Historical Geology class
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Graded lab assignments and quizzes for an introductory Historical Geology course
Skills
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
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Intermediate proficiency in ArcGIS and MATLAB
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Geophysical Shallow Subsurface Surveying – Gravimetry, Seismic Reflection & Refraction, Electrical Resistivity, and Electromagnetics
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AutoCAD
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Intermediate proficiency in French
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Elementary proficiency in Spanish