In Kamchatka, Russia, 2004
Jennifer N. Adleman
U.S.Geological Survey
Alaska Science Center
Alaska Volcano Observatory
4210 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Office phone (907) 786-7019
Office fax: (907) 786-7425
USGS email: jadleman@usgs.gov
Personal email: jenn@adleman.net
AVO Staff Page
USGS Biosketch
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Objective
Education
Grants, Scholarships and Distinctions
Memberships
Employment
Technical Experience
Publications
Presentations

Field Experience
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Objective

As an educator, communicator, scientist, researcher and field technician I can bring facets of each of these to an organization. I offer a diverse and strong background in facilitating geologic field work, maintaining records and logs, processing data and communicating to the public, science educators, internal staff and external cooperators. For over a dozen years I have worked in both the public and private sector, representing each professionally, cordially and effectively. I am seeking a permanent, full-time, professional position in Alaska utilizing my skill set in geoscience communications, education and outreach; public affairs, interagency coordination and hazard mitigation.

My current, term position with the USGS Alaska Science Center at the Alaska Volcano Observatory ends in May of 2009.


Education

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

Grants, Scholarships and Distinctions

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 ". Intern- S. Aarons. 2008
USGS STAR Award
(C-3. Special Thanks for Achieving Results)
Recognizes leadership and significant contributions to the successful 20th anniversary celebration of the Alaska Volcano Observatory held in Anchorage, AK in April.Commended for vision and execution of such a high-profile event. 2008
USGS STAR Award Contribution 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
Facilitating informational sessions held 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 attend NSF funded International Field Course to Mutnovsky and Gorely volcanoes, Kamchatka, Russia and the 4th Workshop of JKASP (Japan-Kuril-Aleutain Subduction Processes), Petropavlovsk Kamchatka, August 21-27, 2004. 2004
Geological Society of Alaska Scholarship Received scholarship for students studying at Alaskan universities to complete my thesis laboratory analysis at IVIS. 2004
Geophysical Society of Alaska Scholarship Awarded to me in recognition of my dedication to the study and practice of Geophysics in Alaska and about Alaska for GAC-MAC Remote Sensing Workshop attendance costs. 2004
Alaska QRC Travel Grant Awarded Alaska Quaternary Center Travel Grant to assist in attendance at the Annual AGU Fall Meeting 2003. 2003
UAF Grad School Travel Grant Awarded to assist in attendance at the Annual AGU Fall Meeting 2003. 2003
COV III NSF Student Workshop Invitee to attend NSF funded student workshop around the Cities on Volcanoes III meeting in Hilo in Hilo during July 2003. 2003
The Jack Kleinman Grant
for Volcano Research
The Grant awarded to me to memorialize the attributes embodied by Jack Kleinman, a USGS employee who died in a kayaking accident in 1994 to support my field research costs. 2003
Geophysical Society of Alaska Scholarship Awarded to me in recognition of my dedication to the study and practice of Geophysics in Alaska and about Alaska for fieldwork costs. 2003
UAF Geophysical Institute Student Travel Grant Used to attend Cities on Volcanoes III meeting in Hilo in Hilo during July 2003. 2003
Geohammer Award University of Washington, Department of Geological Sciences, Seattle, WA 2001

Memberships

National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) 2008
Geological Society of America (GSA) 2006
Alaska Science Teachers Association (ASTA) 2005 - 2006
Massachusetts Earth Science Alliance (MESA) 2004—
International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI) 2004—
American Geophysical Union (AGU) 1999—

Employment

U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Science Center , Alaska Volcano Observatory , Anchorage AK (USGS Biosketch ) (AVO Staff Web page)

Education and Outreach Specialist:
Implement a strategy to enhance K-16 science education in Alaska by including volcano-specific modules, curricula and other materials for use by formal and informal science educators. Coordinate requests for tours of the Anchorage facility by groups
and on- and off-site speaking engagements.
Science Educator Professional Development Course Instructor, Fall 2006, Alaska Pacific University:, Building a Volcano Science Kit

Communications:
Author and edit USGS and AVO public interest documents and work with other DOI agencies and non-government organizations (NGOs) on volcanology and geoscience documents. Media and information coordinator in the event of increased volcanic activity and/or eruption.

Geologist:
Interpret and analyze volcanic behavior, both past and present, and contribute advice on actions to be taken. Serve as Operations Room staff and rotational 24/7 on-call duty scientist.

5/05—

 


University of Alaska Fairbanks, Geophysical Institute, Fairbanks AK

Research assistant
Conduct 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. This study will help to facilitate determining the compositional and mineralogical variations from dome to dome, relative dome emplacement(s), timescale(s), and their relationships within the dome complex. Methods of study also 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
Plan, conduct and grade undergraduate GEOS 213, Introduction to Mineralogy and GEOS 214, Petrology laboratories.

8/02-5/03

 


Alaska Volcano Observatory, (AVO) U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, Volcano Hazards Team, Anchorage, AK (ETI contractor)

Technical and Publication support
Developed, completed and processed content, photographs, images and maps and for publication. Utilize: MS Word and Excel, Desktop ArcGIS 8, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Presented and provided support representing AVO for events and organization requests. Programs included those 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. Contributed AVO science article 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. Compiled data and map for the publication Geology of the Ugashik-Mount Peulik volcanic center, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report OF 2004-1009, Miller, T. P., 2004.

2/02-8/02

 


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

Web design and content
Plan, develop and process content, photographs and images for website and media presentations for the Northern California Earthquake Hazards Program including websites specific to the Parkfield Earthquake Experiment, Paleoseismology and Scientific Software.
Technical and Presentation Support
Present and provide web and media support for the USGS for events and organizations such as the USGS Northern California Natural Hazards Conference, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, National Association of Geoscience Teachers Conference and the Discovery Channel.
Field Support
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. My research focused on measuring Sr isotopic ratios of anhydrites from hydrothermal black smokers along the Juan de Fuca Ridge in conjunction with the UW School of Oceanography, Astrobiology Program, WA, RIDGE, and the American Museum of Natural History, NY. 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 (formerly Mathsoft Engineering & Education, Inc.) Cambridge, MA acquired by PTC (Parametric Technology Corporation) Needham, MA

Science Writer and Photographer
Contributor to educational software StudyWorks! Science; content author and photographer of StudyWorksOnline: Hawai'i Volcano Journal and Volcanoes of Alaska.

1998 - 2000


Alaskaguidebook.com, Homer, AK

Travel Writer and Photographer
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
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
Developed, prepared, and presented interpretive slide-programs and hikes for park visitors. I developed the curriculum for the interagency webcast: Journeys to Alaska: The Power of Volcanoes, on which I appear as a Guest Ranger. I prepared and conducted staff training focusing on the geology of the Park, and the volcanology of the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes; enforced National Park safety and permit regulations including bear / human interaction, fishing and backcountry preparedness and conducted backcountry patrols in wilderness, park and preserve units, including Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes Volcanic zone and Alagnak National Wild and Scenic River.
1996 - 1999


Technical Experience

Computer
PC and Mac Operating Systems: Adobe -Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat; Macromedia -Dreamweaver amd Fireworks; Research Systems, Inc - ENVI; MS Office; CorelDraw, TriPlot, Omnic, ArcGIS Desktop, BBEdit, I.R.I.S. OCR, MDI JADE, MicroImage
Unix: VM

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 base-station for campaign survey, Cone Penetration Testing (CPT), Trimble differential GPS Pathfinder Pro XRS, Laser Tech 3-D profiling system (laser range finder), Exotech hand-held radiometer


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.

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. (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. 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

Recent engagements are posted at:
USGS Alaska Science Center Highlights

Past engagements include:
Katmai National Park and Preserve, September 2003
The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes: Then and Now
Cities on Volcanoes III, July 2003
Lava flow discrimination at Okmok caldera, Alaska using Landsat 7 ETM+
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, January 2003
Lava flow discrimination at Okmok caldera, Alaska using Landsat 7 ETM+

Geophysical Society of Alaska, September, 2002
Volcanoes of Alaska: Hazards and Monitoring
Chugach Gem and Mineral Society August, 2002
Volcanoes of Alaska: Hazards and Monitoring
Alaska Public Lands Information Center, Anchorage, AK August 2002
Volcano Hazards in Alaska
• Palmer Public Library June, 2002
Volcanology and Volcanoes of Washington and Alaska
• Alaska Natural History Symposium, Spring, 2002
Volcanoes of Alaska: Hazards and Monitoring


Field Experience

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
Northern San Andreas fault, CA: Fault Geology, Carol Prentice (USGS) August 2001
Freemont, CA: Paleoseismology on the Southern Hayward fault, Jim Lienkeamper (USGS) August 2001
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

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

Records Management Awareness 2008
Orientation to the Privacy Act 2008
Federal Information Systems Security Awareness 2008
National Safety Council Wilderness First Aid 2007
American Heart Association Heartsaver AED 2007
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 Ind. Hyg. Program Req. 2005
USGS Safety and Occ. Health Ov 2005
USGS Safety Pro. 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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