EDUCATION

Ph.D. Candidate in Geological Sciences, Michigan Tech University, Advisors: W.I. Rose and J.W. Vallance, 2001-Present

Bachelors of Science in Geological Sciences, University of Washington, Advisor: I.S. McCallum, 2000

Associates of Arts and Sciences in Geology, Lower Columbia College, Advisor: David Cordero,1997

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

2003-Present:                        Graduate Research, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
                                                Conducted field reconnaissance on the youngest large caldera-forming event from Atitlán Caldera, "Los Chocoyos".  Los Chocoyos produced a voluminous ignimbrite whose deposits occur throughout much of the Guatemalan Highlands and Pacific coastal plain and a widespread tephra whose deposits occur from Florida's coast to Ecuador.

2002-Present:                        Graduate Research, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
                                                Field-hazard reconnaissance included geological hazard mapping of lahar, pyroclastic flows and surges, lava, debris avalanche and tephra fall of Atitlán Volcano.  In conjunction with USGS Volcano Disaster Assistance Program prepared a preliminary hazard report and the accompanying maps.

1999-2000:                            Undergraduate Research, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
                                                Helped devise a project, using the microprobe, to study melt inclusions contained in olivines, pyroxenes and plagioclases in some mafic and ultramafic xenoliths from a Mauna Loa picrite flow.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Summers 2000-2001:            Physical Science Technician Cascade Volcano Observatory, Vancouver,WA
                                                Located and mapped tephra sequences in and around Mount Rainier National Park. Described stratigraphic sequences, and sampled tephra deposits. Cleaned samples and conducted sample component analyses. Recorded pertinent structure, stratigraphic, and compontary data.  Identified volcanic rocks and noted field relations.  Learned how to distinguish between Mount Rainier's tephra deposits. Frequently worked alone in backcountry areas.  Digitized field maps, located tephra sites on isoplith and isopach maps and graphed results from sample analysis.

11/2000-07/2001:                    Preload Supervisor United Parcel Service, Kelso, WA
                                                Responsible for UPS morning package loading operations.  Supervised nine employees ensuring their safety and efficiency.  Responsible for all packages in building.  In three   months, I imporved production from 78 packages/hour to 95 packages/hour.

01/2001-06/2001:                    Environmental Chemical Extractionist, Kelso, WA
                                                Followed established procedures to perform extractions on water and soil samples.  Then concentrated samples for chemist to analyze.

Summers 1997-1998:            Seasonal Backcountry Ranger, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, WA
                                                Performed backcountry ranger duties.  Wrote weekly reports on Mount St. Helens' backcountry trail conditions.  Interpreted Mount St. Helens geology and ecology to guests. Enforced trail and backcountry regulations.  Reconstructed portions of trails. Often worked alone in radio communication with other rangers.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Fall 2003:                           Co-Instructor for Volcanic Hazards, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
                                             Organized lectures, homework, and readings, lectured, and evaluated students in course homework for a graduate-level volcanology course.

Fall 2001 & 2002:                Graduate Teaching Assistant, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
                                                Organized labs, lectured, and evaluated students in laboratory sessions for introductory non-major geological course.

Winter & Spring 2000:         Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
                                                Helped graduate teaching assistant in organizing labs, lecturing, and evaluating students in a laboratory session for introductory geology course.

Fall 1999:                              American READS math and Reading tutor, Seattle, WA
                                                Helped tutor grade school students that were in need of assistance to reach Federal standards in reading and mathematics.
 

1996-1997:                            Math teacher assistant, Lower Columbia College, Longview, WA
                                                Evaluated students in Precalculus and College Algebra.

FIELD EXPERIENCE:

Summer 2003:                        NSF Hawaiian Volocanology Field Workshop, University of Hawaii, Hilo, HI
                                                Study of explosive and effusive Hawaiian volcanism.

Winter 2003:                        Central American Field Research, MTU, Houghton, MI
                                                Nicaragua study of litoral cone and maar volcanic products.  El Salvador intensive study on TBJ deposits from AD 400s eruption from Ilopango.  Guatemala field reconnaissance, Lake Atitlán pyroclastic products.

Winter 2002:                       Guatemalan Field Research, MTU, Houghton, MI
                                                Research at Volcanoes Pacaya, Fuego, Atitlán, and Santiaguito.  Kinematic GPS study, COSPEC and Radiometric measurements at Pacaya and Satiaguito Volcanoes.  Field observation of Fuego's 2002 activity.  Intensive hazard studies and geological field mapping at Volcano Atitlan.

Summer 1999:                    Field Geology course, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
                                                A six week course held in western Montana covered basic field methods.

March 1999:                       Hawaii Field seminar, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
                                                Eight day Hawaiian volcanism course.  Visited Oahu and Hawaii Islands.

SPECIAL TRAINING

Coursework:
Methods, equipment, programs used in geology coursework:
Scanning Electron Microscopy, Remote Sensing, Fission Track Dating, Electron Beam Analysis, Computer and Numerical Methods in Geology
Petrology and related coursework:
Earth Materials (Intro to Mineralogy and Petrology), Optical Mineralogy, Petrology and Petrography of Sedimentary Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks and Igneous Rocks, Geology of Ore Deposits, Geochemistry
Volcanology coursework:
Volcanic Hazards, Volcanology, Volcanic Processes, Magma Physics
Physical geology coursework:
Physical Processes of the Earth, Structural Tectonics, Geomechanics
Miscellaneous geology coursework:
Regional Geology of the Pacific Northwest, Evolution of the Earth
Related coursework:
Advanced Natural Hazards, Environmental Conservation, Principles of Cartography

Job-related Training Courses:
University of Washington's Field Geology Camp; 1999
S-130: Fire Fighter Type 2; 1998
S-190: Introduction to Fire Behavior; 1998

Job-related Skills:
Experience with PC's and Mac's; html and some Java programming; experience in Matlab, Maple, Adobe Photoshop, ArcGIS-programs, Microsoft office programs including Excel; trained in the use of the electron microprobe and scanning electron microscope; experience with optical microscopes, and other typical geology/chemistry lab equipment.  Experience with GPS, altimeter, compass, COSPEC, radiometer map reading and geological mapping.  Experience operating 4-wheel drive vehicles.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Research interests include physical volcanology and explosive volcanism.  Current interests focus on caldera-lake interaction and hazard studies.  A longer term research project is developing a GIS database capable of use in hazard mitigation.

CAREER INTERESTS

Career objectives are continued field research and outreach, through incorporating high school to undergraduate students into future field research.

PUBLICATIONS:

Published Abstracts from Conferences

Branan, Y.K., Watson, I., Harris, A.J., Rose, W.I., Rodriguez, L.A., Bluth, G.J., Carn, S.A., Chigna, G., Flynn, L., and Byman, J.M., "Search for Eruptive Patterns at Santiaguito Crater, Santa Maria Volcano, Guatemala," Eos Trans. AGU, 83(47), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract V12A-1406, 2002.

Byman, J.M., R. Escobar W., Vallance, J.W., and Rose, W.I., "Volcanic Hazards at Atitlan Volcano, Guatemala," COV3 Meeting Abstract Volume H-79, 2003.

Byman, J.M., and Vallance, J.W., "An Early Holocene Eruptive Period at Mount Rainier, Washington," Eos Trans. AGU, 82(47), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract V42C-1042, 2001.

Sahetapy-Engel, S.T., Flynn, L.P., Harris, A.J., Bluth, G., Byman, J., Rose, W.I., Carn, S., Matias, O., and Wolf, R.E., "Continuous Monitoring of Periodic Eruptive Cycles at Santiaguito Dome Complex, Guatemala," Eos Trans. AGU, 83(47), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract V12A-1402, 2002.

Vallance, J.W., Sisson, T.W., Gardner, C.A., McGeehin, J.P. Champion, D.E. and Byman, J., "Late Holocene Eruptions of Mount Rainier, Washington," Eos Trans. AGU, 82(47), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract V42C-1043, 2001.

HONORS and AWARDS

DeVlieg Fellowship, Michigan Technological University (2002)
Dr. H.A. &  Mrs. Coombs Outstanding Student Scholarship, University of Washington (1999)
Annual Dean's List, University of WAshington (1999-2000)
North Seattle Lapidary & Mineral Club Scholarship, University of Washington (1997 & 1998)
Alumnae Scholarship, University of Washington (1998)
Mount St. Helens Safety Award (1997 & 1998)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Geophysical Union member, 1999 - Present
International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior member, 2001 - Present
Geological Society of America member, 2000 - Present

Hobbies: Hiking-trekking, mountaineering, running, skiing, rock collecting, baking

Transcripts and References available upon request!