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Essa L. Gross Michigan Technological University Department of Mining and Geological Engineering and Sciences 1400 Townsend Dr. Houghton, MI 49931 (906) 487-2826
Education: Currently seeking Masters of Science in geosciences (hydrogeology), Michigan Technological University, projected date of completion: Dec. '07 University of Arizona: Bachelor of Science in geosciences. Dec '98
Languages: Fluent in Spanish.
Presentations/ Publications Gross, E.L., Patchett, P.J., Dallegge, T.A., Spencer, J.E., 2001, The Colorado Riversystem and Neogene sedimentary formations along its course: Apparent Sr Isotopic connections. Journal of Geology, 109, 449-461.
Gross, E.L., Stewart, J.H., Gehrels, G.E., 2000, Detrital zircon geochronology of Neoproterozoic to middle Cambrian miogeoclinal and platform strata: Northwest Sonora, México. Geofísica Internacional, 39, 4, 295-308.
Stanley, S.M., Casavant, R.R., Gross, E.L., Mencke, R., Kresan, P.K., 1999, Test bank with instructor's manual for Earth System History, New York, New York, W.H. Freeman and Company, 243 p.
Casavant R.R., Gross, E.L., 1998, Tectonic geomorphic analysis of the Ambler Quadrangle, Brooks Range, Alaska, Geological Society of America abstracts with programs, v.30, n.7, p. 176.
Casavant, R.R., Gross, E.L., 1998, A Subthrust Basin? Tectonic Geomorphic Analysis of the Ambler Quad, Brooks Range, Alaska: University of Arizona Geoscience Seminar, April '98.
Gross, E.L., Gehrels, G.E, Stewart, J.H., 1998, Detrital Zircon Geochronology of the Neoproterozoic El Alamo Formation in Sonora, Mexico: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v.30, n.6, p. 17.
Employment: Environmental technician – Upper Peninsula Architects and Engineers - Houghton, MI, Aug '04 – present Monitoring of pump and treat system, immunoassay analysis, well water sampling/characterization for detection of PCP contaminant in groundwater.
Environmental technician - Environmental Response, Inc.- Wickenburg, AZ, Mar. '03 – July '04 Operation and maintenance of air monitor stations, conduct soil sampling and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis, construct as-built diagrams and isometric maps, CAD drafting, database management, project manager assistance, prepare costs and purchase field supplies.
Substitute teacher (Grades K-12) Goodyear and Wickenburg, Arizona. Oct. '02 – Mar. '03 Employed in various public school districts.
English teacher Granada, Spain, Nov. '00 – July '02 Private classes to non-native English speakers of all ages.
Field/lab technician - Zonge Engineering and Research Organization- Tucson, Arizona, Jul. '97 - Jan '98; Apr. '99 – Jul. '00 Survey experience with electromagnetic geophysics, gravity, and GPS systems for mineral exploration and in environmental field. Experience in rock properties determination lab.
Lab/research assistant for Dr. Jonathan Patchett- University of Arizona, Sept. '98 - Dec. '99 Collection and preparation of rock, fossil, and water samples for 87Sr/86Sr isotopic analysis. Experience with isotopic geochemical laboratory techniques and thermal ionization mass spectrometery.
Lab/research assistant for Dr. George Gehrels- University of Arizona, Oct. '97 - Dec. '99 Collection and preparation of rock samples for U-Pb isotope dating. Experience in isotopic geochemical laboratory techniques.
Research/field assistant for Bob Casavant, Ph.D. Candidate - University of Arizona, Nov. '97 - Jul. '98 Utilization and interpretation of geomorphic indicators from studies of topographic maps, aerial photos, and digital elevation maps. Experience with tectonic geomorphological techniques and field surveying.
Lab/office assistant for Dr. Judy Parrish University of Arizona, Dec. '95 - Feb. '97 Computer drafting of figures for textbook (Interpreting the Pre-Quaternary Climate from the Geologic Record), library research, photocopying, filing, and data entry.
Other jobs: Resident assistant (Aug. '96-May '97, U. of Arizona, Tucson), Residence hall desk clerk (Aug. '95-Dec. '96, U. of Arizona, Tucson), Office temp. for Accent temporary service agency (May '95-Aug. '95, Phoenix), ABCO Foods Deli/Bakery attendant ( May '93-Aug. '94, Phoenix)
Professional Skills: - Computer literate with DOS and Windows, CAD, word processing programs (Microsoft Word, Clarisworks), spreadsheets (Excel), graphics (Canvas, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw), geophysical data processing/modeling programs and Endnote. - Field experience in electromagnetic geophysics, gravity surveys, Leica GPS system, EDM, geologic mapping, soils. - Experience working in extreme field conditions and in foreign countries. - Teaching experience through teaching English as a second language and Spanish.
Certified: - State of Arizona substitute teacher certified '02 - 8 hour MSHAW certified '00 - 40 Hour HAZWOPER (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120) certified '99
Scholarships: - National Science Foundation, '04 - National Ground Water Association scholarship, '04 - Department of geosciences undergraduate research grants '97-'99 - Orlo Childes scholarship; Winslow scholarship; Women's Auxiliary to the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, Inc. scholar/loan '97-'98 - Moore Memorial scholarship '96-'97 - Starbuck scholarship; Schaefer scholarship; Voorhees Geology scholarship '94-'95
Professional Organizations: Geological Society of America member ('97-'99), American Association of Petroleum Geologists member ('98-'99), National Ground Water Association ('04)
Activities: Society of Earth Science Students ('94, '96-'98), Association of Engineering Geologists ('96), Residence Hall government recycling chair ('94), Resident Assistant ('96), Intramural sports ('94- '98), Tricats Triathlon team ('95-'96) Volunteer Activities: - Teaching ESL through Literacy Volunteers of America (Feb. '03-April '04) - Hassayampa Nature Conservancy (Aug. '00) - GeoDaze '98 Evaluations Committee member - Student aid at Tucson Gem and Mineral Show Education Table ('95, '96) |