Jennifer N. Adleman
Anchorage, Alaska
jenn@adleman.net

Education
Employment
Technical Experience
Publications
Presentations
Grants, Distinctions
Field Experience
Training

At Eklutna Lake, 2010
Community Service
In Karymsky Volcano, Kamchatka, Russia, 2004

Education

• MS Volcanology, University of Alaska Fairbanks, AK (PDF Thesis)
2005
• BS Geological Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 2000

Employment

Alaska Divison of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Hazards Mitigation Office, Fort Richardson, AK

Emergency Management Specialist

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Research, draft, update, edit, and produce the State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP).

• Provide state level technical assistance and review of local hazard mitigation plans.
• Provide mitigation outreach, training and education to agencies, communities and citizens.
• Provide program management of sub-grants under the State’s Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant, Hazard Mitigation Grant program, and other mitigation grant programs.
• Supports State Emergency Coordination Center (SECC) response to Disasters.

3/10 - present

 

TerraSond Ltd. Terrestrial and Sea Floor Mapping, Palmer, AK

Geophysicist

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Collected, interpreted and processed hydrographic survey and geophysical data including multibeam, singlebeam and sidescan sonar hydrographic survey data

• Served as a point person for data processing and deliverables issues and conducted research to ensure continuous data processing improvement.
• Prepared data, charts (ENC and raster), DtoNs (Dangers to Navigation), plots, maps, records, and deliverables related to surveys.
• Recently submitted NOAA charting contracts: Upper Cook Inlet (processing) and Unimak Pass (ship-based multibeam and bottom-sample acquisition and office – based processing).

5/09-1/10

 

U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Science Center , Alaska Volcano Observatory , Anchorage, AK

Geologist

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Interpreted and analyzed geophysical and other monitoring data (satellite, seismic, deformation) and observations reporting (aviation, citizenry, imagery) of volcanic behavior. Integrated geologic data interpretation. Developed hazards literature and informational products for the general public and media. Served as 24/7 Operations Room staff and rotational 24/7 on-call Duty Scientist. (Augustine, 2005-2006; Pavlof and Fourpeaked, 2007; Okmok, Cleveland & Kasatochi, 2008).

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Coordinated print, web-based, interagency communications, public information products, and media management. Supervised visiting students as 24/7 staff during volcanic eruption response. (Augustine, 2005-2006 & Okmok, 2008).

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Designed and developed standard-correlated Alaska volcano guidebook, curricula materials, and activities for secondary science classrooms, USGS General Interest Publication (GIP) in preparation. Served as instructor of correlated, graduate-level, USGS sponsored, education and education courses held through Alaska Pacific University in 2006 and 2008.
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Awarded USGS Student Intern in Support of Native American Relations (SISNAR) program funding to supervise a student intern for the project Alaska Volcano Observatory’s Proactive Approach to Volcanic Hazards Communications with Native Communities.
• Presented over 200 programs focused on Alaskan volcanism and the role of the Volcano Observatory to a wide range of audiences.

5/05 - 4/09

 

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Geophysical Institute, Fairbanks, AK

Research Assistant

• Conducted and presented original scientific investigations on volcanic domes within Black Peak caldera, Alaska Peninsula, including the application of multi-spectral, high spatial resolution remote sensing image analyses (ASTER). MS Thesis (PDF)
• Determined the compositional and mineralogical variations from dome to dome, relative dome emplacement(s), timescale(s), and their relationships within the dome complex.
• Mastered skills include field mapping, sample collection, and chemical analysis of geologic samples by electron microprobe, x-ray diffraction, optical microscopy and laboratory spectroscopy.

5/03 - 3/05

 

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Fairbanks, AK

Teaching Assistant

• Planned, conducted, and graded two undergraduate level course laboratories: Introduction to Mineralogy, and Petrology and Petrography.

8/02 - 5/03

 

Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, National Park Service, HI

Web Content Manager

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Layout and content developer for the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park "In Depth" website.
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Translated scientific and technical information into a format usable for general Web audiences.

12/02 - 1/03

 

U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Volcano Observatory , Anchorage, AK (ETI contractor)

Geologist
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Edited content, created figures, and determined layout for publications including Geology of the Ugashik-Mount Peulik volcanic center, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report OF 2004-1009, Miller, T. P., 2004.
• Developed presentations on volcanoes for staff use in schools and at community events.
• Contributed AVO science articles for the Alaska Region National Park Service publication, Alaska Park Science: Natural and Cultural Resource Connections in Alaska's National Parks (PDF) on the history of volcanic research conducted in the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, Katmai National Park and Preserve, AK.
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Conducted tours and explained AVO and USGS program information to collaborating scientists, visitors and the general public. Programs were presented at the Mt. View Elementary School of Kenai, Alaska; the Alaska Natural History Symposium; Palmer Public Library;Geophysical Society of Alaska; and Alaska Public Lands Information Center.

2/02 - 8/02

 

Earthquake Hazards Team - Northern California, U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA (ECO contractor)

Web Content Manager
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Planned and developed content and images for website including the Parkfield Earthquake Experiment, Paleoseismology and Scientific Software.

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Participated in USGS information management response in Washington State following the 2001 Nisqually earthquake.

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Developed outreach materials (brochures, literature, communications, figures) for use by the media in the visitor center to accurately reflect the findings and the work of geoscientists for events and organizations. Includes the USGS Northern California Natural Hazards Conference, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, National Association of Geoscience Teachers Conference and the Discovery Channel.
• Provide field support for the USGS conducting research within the Earthquake Hazards Team. Including trenching faults, GPS Surveying, Cone Penetration Testing and Electronic Distance Measuring .
2001 - 2002

Isotope Geochemistry Laboratory, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Student Researcher
• Prepared and analyzed rock and sea water samples for isotopic composition using ion exchange chemistry under clean lab conditions and thermal ionization mass spectrometry.
• Lab work included use of Excel spreadsheets, fabricating and maintaining laboratory tools and testing equipment, writing detailed documentation on laboratory procedures for use by future students and employees and training new students and employees on laboratory procedures, safety and analyses.
1998 - 2001

Mathsoft Engineering & Education, Inc., Cambridge, MA

Science Editor and Writer
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Developed and edited science lessons on glaciers and volcanoes for middle and high school students for educational software, StudyWorks Science! and accompanying website.

1998 - 2000

USGS Hawai`ian Volcano Observatory, Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park , HI

Web Content / Education & Outreach Contributor
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Organized and conducted meetings between geoscientists and non-scientists to discuss the generation of content and design for the international, interagency website, Volcanic Ash: What it can do and how to prevent damage.
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Developed text and images for Web presentations including the Kilauea Update Page and Experience with the USGS Volcano Web Group.
• Guided groups of visitors, JASON Project participants and college level volcanology classes, on field trips to Kilauea and the active lava flow field.

12/02 - 1/03

 

Alaskaguidebook.com (Airborne Scientific), Homer, AK

Travel Writer and Photographer
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Contributed travel writing and photography for the southwestern Alaska portion of Alaskaguidebook.com

1999

High Pressure Experimental Laboratory, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Lab technician
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Researched building material cost for design and construction of a new lab room to house three internally heated pressure vessels.

1999

Katmai National Park and Preserve, National Park Service, King Salmon, AK

Interpretive Park Ranger
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Developed and presented interpretive evening programs, hour-long cultural hikes, and day-long field trips focused in the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes volcanic area.

• Prepared and conducted staff training focused on the geology and volcanology of the park.
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Translated scientific information into a format appropriate for exhibits.
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Worked with media representatives to accurately develop articles for publication and broadcast.
• Developed curriculum and appeared as Guest Ranger for the interagency webcast: Journeys to Alaska: The Power of Volcanoes.
• Enforced National Park Service safety and permit regulations including bear / human interaction, fishing and backcountry preparedness and conducted backcountry patrols in wilderness, park and preserve units, including Katmai and the Alagnak National Wild and Scenic River.
1996 - 1999

Alaska Peninsula and Becharof National Wildlife Refuge Complex, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, King Salmon, AK

Information Specialist
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Operated the interagency King Salmon Visitor Center and Alaska Natural History Association bookstore.
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Developed and presented multimedia natural history programs and tours.
1996 - 1999

Technical Experience

Computer
Adobe Creative Suite (inc. DreamWeaver), Research Systems, Inc.  ENVI, MS Office (inc. OneNote), CorelDraw, TriPlot, Omnic, ArcGIS, CARIS 6.1 and 7.0 (HIPS & SIPS, Bathy DataBASE, Notebook), IVS 3D FledermausProfessional, several wiki platforms

Laboratory
Seven-collector VG Sector Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS), Cameca SX-50 Electron Microprobe, Rigaku X-ray Diffractometer, Nicolet Nexus 670 FTIR spectrometer

Field
Two-color Electronic Distance Measuring (EDM), Trimble GPS, Cone Penetration Testing (CPT), Trimble differential GPS Pathfinder Pro XRS, Laser Tech 3-D profiling system, Exotech hand-held radiometer, Reson SeaBat 8101 Multibeam Echosounder, ODIM MVP200 (Moving Vessel Profiler), SV Plus Probe, Shipboard Lead lines and Measure downs, Tide Staff reading, Hydrometer reading, QPS QinSY, HYPACK, PosPack, EdgeTech DISOVER, Applanix POSPac, Simple SVP (Sound Velocity Profiler)

Publications

Adleman, J.N., Cameron, C. E., Snedigar, S. F., Neal, C. A. and K.L. Wallace, 200X, Outreach and Public Communications Strategies at the Alaska Volcano Observatory during the 2005-2006 Eruption of Augustine Volcano, Cook Inlet, Alaska: In review for collective Augustine 2005-6 response volume - Chapter X of USGS Professional Paper (awaiting Bureau approval).

Adleman, J.N., 200X, Alaska Volcanoes Teacher Guidebook. USGS GIP X. (awaiting Bureau approval).

Adleman, J.N., Cameron, C. E. , Neal, T. A. and J. S. Shipman. 2008, Hazards Communication by the Alaska Volcano Observatory Concerning the 2008 Eruptions of Okmok and Kasatochi Volcanoes, Aleutian Islands, Alaska [abs]: Eos fall meeting supplementary, Eos, v. 89, n. 53, abstract A53b-0275.

Adleman, J.N., and Snedigar, S., 2007, The Alaska Volcano Observatory's information management systems during the 2006 eruption of Augustine Volcano, Cook Inlet, Alaska [abs.]: Cities on Volcanoes 5 Conference, Abstract volume, Shimabara, Japan, abstract number 31-O-05.

Neal, C., Wallace, K. and Adleman, J.N, 2007, An ash fall atlas poster for volcanic hazard education in the U.S.[abs.]: Cities on Volcanoes 5 Conference, Abstracts volume, Shimabara, Japan, abstract number 32-P-07.

Adleman, J.N., 2007, Alaska's volcano teaching kit: building awareness of volcanic hazards through state-wide science education [abs.]: Cities on Volcanoes 5 Conference, Abstract volume, Shimabara Japan, abstract number 32-P-16.

Adleman, J.N., Snedigar, S., and Wallace, K., 2006, Alaska Volcano Observatory: outreach, education, and communication, one eruption at a time [abs.]: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Program, v. 38, n. 7, p. 516.

Adleman, J.N., 2006, Response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory to public inquiry concerning the 2006 eruption of Augustine Volcano, Cook Inlet, Alaska [abs]: Eos fall meeting supplementary, Eos, v. 87, n. 52, abstract V41F-02.

Adleman, J.N. USGS, NPS Educate the Public on the Risks, Wonders of Alaska’s Volcanoes in, "People, Land and Water" Jennifer N. Adleman, USGS Alaska Science Center, 11-10-06.

Adleman, J.N., Augustine Volcano - Shake, Rattle and Roll On! In Spring 2006 Newsletter of the Alaska Science Teachers Association. pp 2-3.

Adleman, J.N., J.F. Larsen, M.S. Ramsey, R.G. McGimsey, and C.A. Neal, Analysis of composition and chronology of dome emplacement at Black Peak, Alaska utilizing ASTER remote sensing data and field-based studies. Abs. Vol. Abs. s08c_pf_165. IAVCEI General Assembly, Pucon Chile. November 2004. (PDF)

Adleman, J.N., J.F. Larsen, M.S. Ramsey, R.G. McGimsey, and C.A. Neal, Analysis of composition and chronology of dome emplacement at Black Peak, Alaska utilizing ASTER remote sensing data and field-based studies. Abs. Vol. IV International Biennial Workshop on Subduction Processes emphasizing the Japan-Kurile-Aleutain Arcs. August 2004.

Adleman, J.N., J.F. Larsen, M.S. Ramsey, R.G. McGimsey, and C.A. Neal, Analysis of composition and chronology of dome emplacement at Black Peak, Alaska utilizing ASTER remote sensing data and field-based studies. Eos Trans. AGU, 84 (46), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract V31G-07, 2003.

McGimsey, R.G., C.A. Neal, J.N. Adleman, J.F. Larsen, and M.S. Ramsey. Black Peak Caldera, Alaska: Preliminary investigations of the ~4600 BP caldera-forming eruption and subsequent post-caldera activity. Eos Trans. AGU, 84 (46), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract V42B-0342, 2003.

Ramsey, M.S., J. Dehn, J.N. Adleman, J.F. Larsen, R.G. McGimsey, C.A. Neal, R. Wessels, Deciphering silicic dome emplacement processes in the northern Pacific: Quantitative analyses of high resolution satellite and field-based data. Eos Trans. AGU, 84 (46), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract V51F-0346, 2003.

Adleman, J.N. and Kearney, C. Lava Flow Discrimination at Okmok Caldera, AK Using Landsat Enhanced Thematic Mapper +. Cities on Volcanoes III, Hilo, HI. July 14-18, 2003 Abstract Volume.

Adleman, J.N.. The Great Eruption of 1912 in Alaska Park Science: Connections to Natural and Cultural Resources in Alaska's National Parks. NPS, DOI, Alaska Support Office. 2002. (PDF)

Presentations

Examples of recent engagements are posted at:
• USGS Alaska Science Center Highlights (prefrom either search type with "Adleman")

Grants, Scholarships and Distinctions

• Contractor Attendee NOAA Office of Coastal Survey's Field Procedures Workshop, Seattle, WA 2010
• USGS STAR Award
(C-3. Special Thanks for Achieving Results) 		Recognized critical role in Alaska Volcano Observatory response to the Kasatochi volcano eruption in August 2008 and the evacuation efforts of two U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists off the volcanic island shortly prior to eruption. 2008
• SISNAR Intern Supervisor USGS Student Interns in Support of Native American Relations supervisor of, "Alaska Volcano Observatory’s Proactive Approach to Volcanic Hazards Communications with Native Communities ". 2008
• USGS STAR Award

Recognized leadership and significant contributions to the successful 20th anniversary celebration of the Alaska Volcano Observatory held in Anchorage in April. Commended for vision and execution of high-profile event.

2008
• USGS STAR Award Contributed to the successful response to the 2006 Augustine eruption - moving easily between these different roles - scientist, spokesperson, technical consultant, crew chief, courier - establish and adjusting protocols and working relationships as the situation evolved. 2006
• USGS STAR Award
Facilitated informational sessions to inform the Acting Director of the USGS about the breadth of science activities and diversity of management issues requiring science input in Alaska. 2005
• Kamchatka International Volcanological Field School Invitee to NSF funded International Field Course to Mutnovsky and Gorely volcanoes, Kamchatka, Russia and the 4th Workshop of JKASP (Japan-Kuril-Aleutian Subduction Processes), Petropavlovsk Kamchatka. 2004
• Geological Society of Alaska Scholarship Received scholarship to complete laboratory analysis at IVIS. 2004
• Geophysical Society of Alaska Scholarship Recognition of my dedication to the study and practice of Geophysics in Alaska, for GAC-MAC Remote Sensing Workshop. 2004
• Alaska QRC Travel Grant Awarded Alaska Quaternary Center Travel Grant to attend the Annual AGU Fall Meeting 2003. 2003
• UAF Grad School Travel Grant Awarded to attend the Annual AGU Fall Meeting 2003. 2003
• COV III NSF Student Workshop Invitee NSF funded student workshop around the Cities on Volcanoes III meeting in
Hilo.		 2003
• The Jack Kleinman Grant
for Volcano Research		 Awarded support of fieldwork costs. 2003
• Geophysical Society of Alaska Scholarship Recognition of dedication to the study and practice of Geophysics in Alaska and about Alaska - financial support of fieldwork costs. 2003
• UAF Geophysical Institute Student Travel Grant Used to attend Cities on Volcanoes III meeting in Hilo. 2003
• Geohammer Award University of Washington, Department of Geological Sciences, Seattle, WA 2001

Field Experience

• NOAA Contract - Charting Multibeam Survey in Unimak Pass on board the M/V Bluefin August 2009
• ADCP Survey on board the M/V 'Sea' Ducer in Cook Inlet area July 2009
• Mutnovsky and Gorely volcanoes, Kamchatka, Russia: J. Eichelberger, & P. Izbekov, UAFGI, D. Melnikov, Kamchatka State University August 2004
• Black Peak caldera, southwestern Alaska: T. Neal, R. McGimsey, AVO , J. Larsen, UAFGI, M. Ramsey, UPitt July 2003
• Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and Big Island volcanics: B. Houghton, UH, C. Gregg, UH, A. Harris, UH, D. Swanson, HVO July 2003
• Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, Katmai National Park, Alaska: J. Eichelberger, UAFGI/AVO June 2003
• Basin and Range Deformation, ID: GPS Survey, Wayne Thatcher (USGS) September 2001
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 Northern San Andreas fault, CA: Fault Geology, Carol Prentice (USGS) August 2001
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 Freemont, CA: Paleoseismology on the Southern Hayward fault, Jim Lienkeamper (USGS) August 2001
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 Berkeley, CA: Cone Penetration Testing, Tom Noce (USGS) June 2001
• Parkfield, CA: Two-color EDM (Electronic Distance Measuring) monitoring, John Langbein (USGS), Mark Zoback (Stanford) June 2001
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Mammoth/Long Valley, CA: Field Geology - Tectonics and Volcanics, Dave Hill and Maggie Mangan (USGS)

 May 2001
• Siskiyou Mountains and Mt. Shasta, CA: Formation and eruption history, Bob Christiansen (USGS) May 2001
• Klamath Mountains, CA: Straigraphy and formation , Gary Ernst (Stanford) May 2001
• San Francisco Bay, CA: East Bay Faults, David Schwartz (USGS) May 2001
• Kilauea, HI: Flow-field mapping, repair and reconnect GPS station, Maurice Sako (USGS), and map flows and straigraphy P`u`u `O`o, assist in lava tube sampling, Christina Heliker (USGS) 2000
• Mauna Kea, HI: Xenolith collecting, for HVO/USGS 2000
• Mauna Loa, HI: Eruption history and explosive deposit mapping, Frank Trusdell (USGS) 2000
• Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, AK: Sample collecting, National Park Service Research Management, and Ash-flow Mapping, Wes Hildreth, Judy Fierstein (USGS), and Colin Wilson (IGNS, NZ) 1998
• Western Montana: Structural Mapping and Field Geology, Stu McCallum (Univ. of WA) 1998

Training and Certification

• CARIS HIPS – SIPS 7.0 and CARIS Notebook 3., CARIS-taught Training Course Certificate 2009
• NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey Certificate for GPS- Derived Heights, Part I and II 2009
• Transportation Workers Identity Card (TWIC -  Expires 25APR 2014) 2009
• National Safety Council Wilderness First Aid 2009
• American Heart Association Heartsaver Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED / Mask and Choking 2009
• Ocean Survival by Learn To Return Training Systems, Inc. (LTR) (PDF description ) 2009
• DOI Records Management Awareness 2008
• DOI Orientation to the Privacy Act 2008
• DOI Federal Information Systems Security Awareness 2008
• DOI Discrimination and Whistleblowing in the Workplace (No Fear) 2007
• USGS Bear and Firearms Safety Training 2007
• USGS Western Region Leadership Intensive 2006
• Interagency Aviation Training (A-106, A-113, A-108, A-105, A-101) 2005-2006
• DOI/USGS Authorities Roles Responsibilities 2005
• DOI/USGS Back Safety Lifting 2005
• DOI Safety Occup. Health Overview 2005
• DOI/USGS Hazard Communication 2005
• USGS Industrial Hygiene Program 2005
• USGS Safety and Occupational Health 2005
• USGS Safety Requirements 2005
• Unexploded Ordnance Awareness by USACE MMRP-MCX Safety Specialist 2004
• Arctic Land Survival by Learn To Return Training Systems, Inc. (LTR) (PDF description ) 2004
• Aviation Land Survival by Learn To Return Training Systems, Inc. (LTR) (PDF description ) 2004
• Field Skills by Learn To Return Training Systems, Inc. (LTR) (PDF description ) 2004
• UAF Drivers Safety 2002
• UAF Lab Safety 2002
• Hydrofluric Acid Handling Training 2000
• American Sign Language 1999 - 2000
• PADI Open-water SCUBA Certification 1993

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