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Alumni Update Keep us informed by telling us about address changes, degrees earned since graduating from UB and important events in your professional and/or personal life. Please fill out our "Alumni Information Form" and check back often to see our list of alumni grow!
In July 2011 I accepted a position as Staff Geologist with the company Geo-Technology associates, Inc. in the Washington DC area. Nadiya will be 3 in October 2011 and Shabbir just turned 1. Life is good.(Posted 11/11).
I am an instructor of writing and mathematics at North Central State College where I also assist in the coordination of tutoring services. I hope to make teaching my career and continue spending summer sessions as a National Park ranger.(Posted 10/09)
Well, just pluggin' along here on Long Island (somewhat predictable geology-wise) and very busy. Working on my CPESC certification right now and trying to find my way through this fabulous economy. 2 boys, 6 and 3 years old, make it all worthwhile. I truly miss my UB days and wouldn't mind hearing from any of you. Hope everyone finds happiness and pauses to smell the flowers and see the boudinage. (Posted 9/08)
I was recently appointed Chief of the Pennsylvania Geological Survey's Resource Analysis Section. I have had a lengthy career at the Pennsylvania Survey, having fun working in the laboratory using X-ray techniques and a recently acquired SEM on a wide variety of samples from all across Pennsylvania and sometimes from far beyond. I also help keep track of the state's industrial minerals industry and enjoys writing both technical and educational publications. I have fond memories of his years at UB as providing excellent training for this career. (Posted 12/08)
I was promoted to Professor at Columbus
State Community College in June 2007, and graduated with a Ph.D. in Geological
Sciences from Ohio State University in December 2007. I reside in Johnstown,
Ohio with my wife Suzie, and three children.
Rick Bieber and I were married in August of 2000. With the birth of our twins, Jonathan and Quinn (7/28/04), came the decision to leave the consulting world and start a new career in education. I'm currently teaching high school physics and chemistry in Western Washington. (Posted 1/06)
After completing my M.S., I moved to San Diego to work at Malin Space Science Systems. I began targeting the Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) that was onboard the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) until that spacecraft went silent in November 2006. I then worked with fellow UB Geology alumnus Jennifer Lougen to target the Context Camera (CTX) on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). Working at MSSS helped me to realize that I am a teacher (and an east coaster) at heart, and I recently returned back to upstate NY to begin working on my teacher certification in high school Earth Science. I have been very lucky. My wonderful (and wonderfully understanding!) boyfriend, Bill Stelmack (another UB Geology alumnus) has come with me to the west coast and back, along with our dog, Jade. I have been incredibly lucky to have such wonderful support from him and we are both looking forward to things to come. (Posted 8/07)
Relocated back to WNY in summer 2007 after 2 years in Syracuse for grad school & employment. (Posted 3/08)
For the past four and a half years I have been working for the U.S. Geological Survey in Woods Hole, Massachusetts as the curator of marine samples, writing and implementing archival policy as well as managing the collections. I am also a member of the USGS Methane Hydrates Research Group (kind of like Clive Custler’s Fire and Ice, but not as exciting). This project sent me into the Gulf of Mexico spring of '05 aboard the SSV Uncle John as chief curator for the Gulf of Mexico Joint Industry Program. I’ve also been active in the Marine Aggregates & Benthic Habitats program; working on a database called dbSEABED, and published a data release (USGS DS 146) detailing sediment texture and characteristics for the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. You can check it out at http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/146/. I am a member of the Cape Cod Marathon committee, and this was the third year I’ve been director of the marathon’s finish line. I still run (occasionally, and nowhere near 26.2 miles), and fence in my spare time. (Posted 12/06)
As of June 2008 I have been employeed with Minerals Management Service for 14 months. We are the regulatory agency within the federal government that oversees oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico. We employ geologists that serve in the typical capacities of any private oil company, such as exploration geologists and development geologists. My job is to do a geologic evaluation of lease tracts to determine the value, with a focus on hydrocarbon traps and the resources that could be contained within them. My personal life consists of doing anything and everything to meet new people and establish friendships .(Posted 6/08)
Along with her work as a Curator at Heard Science Museum and joint efforts to write a lab manual with her husband Brett (above), Shannon is a commissioned artist and has sold 15 pieces of artwork. (Posted 6/11)
As of June 2008 I have been employeed with Minerals Management Service for 14 months. We are the regulatory agency within the federal government that oversees oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico. We employ geologists that serve in the typical capacities of any private oil company, such as exploration geologists and development geologists. My job is to do a geologic evaluation of lease tracts to determine the value, with a focus on hydrocarbon traps and the resources that could be contained within them. My personal life consists of doing anything and everything to meet new people and establish friendships.(Posted 6/08)
Presently, I am serving as a Co-Chair of GAAB, The UB Geology Alumni Advisory Board and this message is an invitation for students to contact me as an "as needed mentor" and also to all old friends to drop a note to say "Hi!" (Posted 3/11)
Married Korrena McNalley (BA-Geology 2000, MA-Secondary Edu 2002) on 7/06/07 in the Adirondack Mountains. Korrena has just completed her 6th yr of teaching high school Earth Science & Historical Geology. Moved to Colorado (near Denver) ~2yrs ago. Have 2 dogs - Tungsten (5yrs old) & Mica (2yrs old) July 2008 - Honeymoon/1st yr Wedding Anniversary Trip to ICELAND! (Posted 5/08)
Bill is Project Hydrogeologist at AECOM-Environment in Massachusetts, and was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Geological Society of New Hampshire (GSNH). (Posted 6/11) Well, as the website insists that I share some news.... METCALF & EDDY/AECOM will become AECOM/Environmental and AECOM/Water AECOM/Water in 2009. This is part of the unification of over 26 opco's. There will be all the great service plus the power of thousands supporting your business. (Posted 12/08)
I love working all day to convince kids that being a Geologist is really the coolest career choice ever! While working hard to finally finishing my thesis, I worked at the New York State Museum in the office of the State Oil and Gas Geologist. A very exciting place to be when our state's natural gas exploration was hot. While there, I went back to school to get my certification to teach Earth Science. I'm in my second year at Schalmont Middle School where I teach Earth Science to a group of accelerated 8th graders. Yet another very exciting place to be!! In October 2005 I married Justin Deming another UB Geology Alumni. Our wedding info told of our beginnings as lab partners in Geology 104. I wonder how many marriages start out this way? Like me, Justin has made a slight transition from geology. He now works for the NY State Health Department in their Bureau of Environmental Exposure. We still are in contact with several Alumni, but I look forward to the Epoch each time to hear how everyone is doing! (Posted 5/08)
I joined Severn Trent Labs, an environmental testing lab, in 2002 starting off as an Organic Preparation Technician and was recently promoted to GC/MS Analyst. I reside in Niagara Falls with my husband and 2 year old daughter. (Posted 10/05)
I was just recently married . I am just finishing up my teaching certification for Earth Science, but I think I am going to re-enter the geology field because teaching is not my cup of tea. (Posted 12/08)
After a great education from the UB Geology Department in 2003, I received a Masters of Education from UB in 2005. I am currently in my 4th year of teaching at Southwestern High School in Chautauqua County. I teach Regents Earth Science along with an Environmental Science course which I started. I currently reside in Lake View, NY with my newly married wife Kelly. My wife & I miss UB (12yrs attendance between us) so we decided to take our wedding pictures at Baird Point. Hope everyone from the class of 03' is doing well and can't wait to hear from you in the future. (Posted 12/08)
After working nearly twenty years in the consulting business as a geologist and health and safety consultant, I made my last career switch 4 years ago. I now teach 9th graders at a local junior high and I love it. I write and sing songs for class (Continental Drift- "Breaking Up is Hard to Do", Wind erosion - "Dust in the Wind"), and am having the best time of my life. With my wife Susan and daughter Sarah (sophomore in college), we live in Syracuse. (Posted 1/08)
I was recently in Buffalo (Xmas 2007) and got to drive by the campus/department. All I can say is WOW! Quite a change from the old days at the Ridge Lea Campus, waiting on those cold nights for the single bus to come by...that was never fun. Great to see and hear from (or at least read about) Dr. Mitchell after all these years. A discussion we had over lunch on a field trip in our Geology 101 class (circa 1986) is what got me hooked on Geology, so he'll always be remembered by me for that. It was really nice to hear how the department has grown in the past 15 years or so. As for updates, I just finished my 11th year at CH2M HILL in Tempe, Arizona as a senior hydrogeologist. In addition to my crazy work load, I was recently appointed to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality's Underground Storage Tank Technical Appeals Panel by Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano. This panel helps resolve technical appeals related to releases and remediation of regulated substances from underground storage tanks. The appointment is for a minimum of 2 years. (Posted 1/08)
The Frederick family had a great summer vacation being beach bums at Cumberland Island National Seashore. It was “Africa hot” and we lived in swim suits for five days while camping on the island. Cheers everyone! Bill is currently a Supervisory Geologist with the US Army Corps of Engineers. (Posted 6/11)
Nearing completion of my fourth year as an Assistant Professor, I lead a growing Geology and Environmental Earth Science program (over 50 majors). Our students have enjoyed some notable successes including completing several voluntary research projects, presenting at regional and national conferences, and participating in numerous volunteer outreach activities throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. Personally, my wife, Christi, and I have learned to appreciate Pittsburgh, though we still miss Buffalo! Our two children, now 4 and 2 years old, are doing well and keeping us very busy. (Posted 3/11) After recently completing my first academic year of teaching at California University of PA, I look forward to continuing my career here and growing the program from its humble roots. I am leading the first of hopefully many summer field trips this June, where along with 15 students we'll traverse the Colorado Plateau. Personally, my wife and I have enjoyed our move to Pittsburgh, PA and continue to be amazed as we watch our daughter Paige, now a year and a half, grow ever more cute and curious. (Posted 6/08)
Robert is currently a Geologist with AMEC in Schenectady, NY. (Posted 6/11)
If anyone from the Geology class of 1974-1975 is in the SF Bay area for a visit, let’s reconnect. Susan is currently the owner of Susan Hadley Library & Information Services in Sunol, CA. (Posted 6/11)
In January of 2008 I left my job as an IT project manager at Fidelity Investments to start my own consulting firm specializing in facilitation, organizational development and IT planning/implementation. Before starting that, I did something I've always wanted to do - travel across the country! I spent many weeks in Arizona, Utah and New Mexico gawking at all that wonderful exposed geology and even giving an impromptu geology lecture to 4 guys from England on the Bright Angel trail in the Grand Canyon. I also visited with fellow alum Beth Lamb in CA and it was great to reconnect! I was also able to spend 3 months working full time for the winning presidential candidate in my adopted home of Concord, NH. Yes, it's all a long way from working in geology but I'm still out looking at gravel pits around here and thinking glacial geology - Parker Calkin would be proud. Hello to all those at UB alums from 1982-1984. Hope you're all well and look me up if you're in New England!(Posted 4/09)
Since receiving my MS in Oceanography at Old Dominion University in 1988, I have been working in the environmental consulting field specializing in aquatic geochemistry and engineering geology. Earlier this year, I formed my own company (again) working on a variety of environmental cleanup projects for municipal and industrial clients. I have been married for nearly 21 years with 2 children, the youngest is completing her senior year of high school. I enjoy boating, hiking, and horseback riding; all available near my home in beautiful Bellingham, Washington. It would be great to hear from some of my old classmates at UB Geology. (Posted 1/08)
Last publication:Hollands, Garrett. G.,and Richard Rhinehardt, 2007, Classification of Vernal Pools: Geomorphic Setting and Distrubition: in Science and Conservation of Vernal Pools in Northeastern North America, ed. Aram Calhoun and Phillup deMaynadier, CRC Press. Visted Dick Chalcraft at his cabin in Idaho where we had a three-way phone conversation with Frank Luther in Wisconsin. Brenda and I spent two weks in Peru visiting the sites there. For next year we are planing our second trip to Vietnam. Our son was married in August, our oldest daughter is in her third year of her PhD at the University of Chicago, and our youngest daughter graduated from U. Mass-Amherst . (Posted 11/08) I have been semi-retired for the past two years, worked on a few major pipleline projects. I am writing a chapter for a text on the geology and vernal pools with U. Maine and have begun a text on the geology and hydrology of Massachusetts wetlands. I am a member of my town's Conservation Commission. We visited southern Africa last year. Hunting and fishing still take up a lot my time. My oldest daughter has began a PhD program in Biology at the Univ. of Chicago. My son will be teaching English in China this summer. My youngest daughter is a Junior at U. Mass-Amherst, a Classics/Latin major. We visited Dick Chalcraft (BA '65, MS '67) in Ft. Collins after more than 30 years. We spend a lot of time at our cabin in Maine. (Posted 6/06)
In February 2008 I completed my MA under the guidance of Dr. Matthew Becker in the Hydrogeology Department. In June 2008 I was hired as a hydrogeologist by Brown and Caldwell, an environmental engineering company based in Allendale, NJ. My work primarily involves field assignments in the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania region. I do groundwater sampling, monitor well installation and determine soil classifications. In the office I mostly create groundwater elevation contour maps. My years at Buffalo prepared me very well for this job especially learning how to use that wonderful yellow Field Book. (Posted 1/09)
Since spring of 2006, I've been working for Michigan's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Office of Geological Survey (OGS) as a permit reviewer, issuing permits to drill oil & gas wells. I've also been working on some GIS projects. Prior to that, I worked for 5 1/2 years as a contract employee with MPS Group, in several of General Motors' Lansing, MI plants, managing waste and implementing recycling programs. I enjoyed taking a few sign language interpreter classes at Lansing Community College, but I've since decided to stick with Geology. I own a beautiful house built in 1920 and I enjoy my 1-mile walk to & from work everyday. I'm still running 5K races (not fast, but finishing, at least!), and I enjoy making quilts. I'm not married and I don't have any children, although I hope to have a family of my own someday. Lastly, I've been recently elected Secretary of Michigan Basin Geological Society. (Posted 07/07)
Less
than two years to retirement!! After 33 years at Miami Dade College I am more
than ready to retire, especially since the entire K-University system in FL
is about ready to collapse due to lack of funding. But enough of that.
Promoted in 2008 to Senior Geologist in the Gas Storage Department @ National Fuel. The UB Geology Dept should add oil & gas-related classes to the Geology curriculum as there are many more jobs available in this sector than there has been in the past. (Posted 11/08)
Geological is reality of the world. It dosen't change everywhere you go. To perform, it is better to start with field practices and grow with the sides like environmental, social and economical to boast with a concreate management of this discipline. I just have started with north American practices, even I have some years of experience from the old African continent. Everything is slow because of the economy recession, but gradually it will be fine. I encourage all of us in this field to keep on moving in the right direction and be optimistic.Teachers and Educators from year of years, be blessed from the bottom of your knowledge to above its spreadings onto students, and congratulation! (Posted 1/12)
I'm still working at the Vermont Geological Survey. I've been in Vermont since I left UB in 1996. I'm currently working on projects involving bedrock geologic mapping, naturally-occurring radioactivity in ground water, nitrate contamination of bedrock aquifers, and rock slide mitigation. I still ride my bike, hike, and ski a lot.
I recently completed my 7th year of teaching- my 6th at Clarence Middle School in my hometown of Clarence, NY. I spent this past year teaching Regents Earth Science to 8th graders, but have taught all science courses offered in grades 6-9 over the past 7 years. I have recently begun additional graduate coursework in Educational Administration, with a future goal of becoming a school district administrator. My wife Julie and I reside in Newstead, NY and are about to celebrate our second anniversary. Hi to everyone from the class of '03- hope all is well! (Posted 7/11) I completed my Ed.M. through UB's GSE in 2007 and continue to teach Science at Clarence Middle School in my hometown of Clarence, NY. Since 2004, I have taught each science course in grades 6,7,8 including Earth Science. In the fall I will be teaching both 6th grade general science as well as a new advanced 7th grade Life/Physical Science course which will better prepare students to take and excel in Regents Earth Science as 8th graders. (Posted 7/08)
I ensure that landfill groundwater does not exceed governmental contaminant standards as well as ensure compliance with landfill gas regulations. Occasionally, I am also involved in the permitting process for new landfills, and currently have 12 counties in South Carolina that I am responsible for. (Posted 11/08)
I retired in 2003. I spend my time fishing, hunting, canoeing and making maple syrup. Also, repairing my old farm house. I am a volunteer firefighter and treasurer for the Hellenville Fire Rescue District in Wisconsin.
I presented at the SEG Fall Meeting in Denver, CO, and am the student chair for the 2011 SAGEEP meeting in Charleston, SC. I’m currently working on my Master’s in Hydrogeology – Hydrogeophysics at Clemson University. (Posted 6/11)
Since I left UB, I moved to New York City and started working for an environmental consulting firm, then after a couple of years I got hired by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New York City Regional Office. I worked in the Superfund program and, up until last November, I was managing the Hudson River PCBs site. In November 2004 I accepted a great offer to work in EPA's regional office in Chicago . So now I live in the mid-west with my wife, 3 boys, dog, minivan, and station wagon. A 4 year old and identical twin 1 year old boys. Needless to say, they keep me really busy. (Posted 1/06)
Having taught at Buffalo State as adjunct for the last 3 years, I am now full-time there. I am excited about my hybrid faculty/staff position: I teach various courses of Geology, such as Intro, Geological Hazards, Labs, I am looking foward to leading a field trip out West (called: "WIld,Wild West Geology" ...hahahaha- seriously!) in the summer of 2007. I will be greatly using my UB-acquired knowledge about Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and California, taught and introduced to me by Dr. Bursik. I also get to spiff-up and modernize equipment, stock, classrooms, computer labs, exhibits and departmental spaces among many othr duties, of course. All in all, I am exited and happy about the job and life. Having a wonderful husband and son does help, --admittedly--. For those who do not know, Jorge and I welcomed Marcelino in February of 2005. The little one already likes to figure out if its clay or silt, if you know what I mean.... (Posted 11/06)
Hello All - Well since graduating from UB I started working in the environmental consulting biz and look forward to retiring in about 30 years... It has been a fun ride...Out of school I joined a small environmental consulting firm, from there I joined Environmental Resources Management (ERM) where I have worked for the last 7 years on Long Island, New York. Two months ago we moved to the Pacific NW where we currently reside in Seattle, Washington and still employed by ERM. Marie (fiance'e) and I are enjoying lots of never ending house work and yard work but hope to explore the vast NW soon. Feel free to drop me a line...I would love to hear from the old gang. (Posted 6/06)
I am now an Emeritus Professor of Geology, having retired from the University of Southern Misissippi in May 2009. I am still involved with my department, doing a little teaching, assisting graduate students with research, and responding to requests from the public such as, “Is this a meteorite?” UB Geology is really the one making news. It has transitioned from the small, ill-equipped and housed department I knew in the early 1960’s to a world class organization. This is very nicely documented in the EPOCH. Keep up the good work! (Posted 6/11) You might be interested to know that I recently exchanged letters with Dr. Charles Ebert, one of my favorite profs at UB. I had recently learned from a faculty candidate that we interviewed that he had taken a course from Dr. Ebert. So I sent Dr. Ebert a copy of some notes that I had taken in one of his geography classes back in 1963. I never throw away useful information. And I still have fond memories of Drs. Cazeau, Clemency, and King. I have little to add personally, except that my son George recently returned safely from his second deployment with the Marines in Iraq. Go Bulls!! (Posted 12/08)
We live
in southern California where we teach geology at California State University,
Bakersfield. Patrick studies the geochemistry of cave deposits for use as proxies
for climate change and Staci studies continental tectonic history using radiogenic
isotopes and geochronology. We completed our PhD’s at The University of
Texas at Austin and then spent two years at the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill as postdocs before moving to California. Along the way we were
married, dragging all our friends and family into the mountains near Lake Placid,
NY for a week long celebration. Our latest and most exciting news is the March
2008 birth of our daughter Sierra Jade Mickler.
After graduating from UB..I moved up to Canada to start my career in Environmental Consulting (Dames and Moore, XCG, and MGI Env. Ltd), however, the call to go West came in 97 when I packed up the family and moved to Seattle. I started working for Woodward-Clyde in June of 1997 and have been there ever since (they were acquired by URS Corp in the early 2000's). Currently live in Olympia ,WA and spend my time with my two boys (Matt - 11 , Ben -10) and manage to spend the rest of my time working at my auto shop (Porsche 928 only) that I started with a good friend back in 2001. I am amazed at how many UB grads work for URS. I'm happy to see some names I recognize in the Epoch...fellow grads...Lisa Zimmerman, Bill Frederick, Alison Lagowski, Gerry Smith, Andy Klimek, where's Beaker?????(Mike Beikirch), Zorba .plus others I'm forgetting...feel free to drop me a line at the email listed above. (Posted 10/06)
Robin and I have three daughters, Sarah, Annie and Hannah. Sarah is a Junior at Boston College but is doing a semester abroad at University of Cape town, Annie is a Sophomore at Univ of Arizona and Hannah is a Freshman at Travis High School here in Richmond, TX, a western suburb of Houston. We just returned from a wonderful visit with Sarah in South Africa. I was in the Oil business for 25 years with Tenneco and Amoco and we lived abroad for some of that time. A year in The Philippines and five years in Burmah(now Myanmar). We still really enjoy our travel experiences and are always up for a new adventure. Eight years
ago we bought into Envirotest and we have since grown the company to four offices
with about 80 employees. We do a broad range of environmental consulting and
choose to work for sophisticated clients who want the right answer. We work
mostly regionally in the SW but serve some national clients as well. We have
recently taken on jobs in Angola and Scotland.
REMINISCENCES OF HURRICANE IRENE Saturday, September 3, 2011 dawned with a bright-gray mantled sky over a humid, breezeless landscape. News bulletins reported that Irene was poised to make landfall on the New Jersey shore later that morning and would slowly progress onto the New Jersey mainland throughout the day. It was projected that, due to the storm's slow progress, it would not have a significant impact in northwestern New Jersey where my wife and I live until late Saturday evening or early Sunday morning. We and our neighbors prepared for the storm by securing or storing any objects that could become airborne. It took me about two and one-half hours to cut our two-acre lawn. Because of the high humidity, the grass was still wet with dew in the afternoon, therefore, the cuttings were scattered rather than bagged. Since we live in a rural area far from any large population centers, our electric service is less than ideal - power failures are frequent, but usually no longer than two to five hours. Accordingly, I placed our 5,500 watt generator about 15 feet from the house and connected it to a remote outlet from the internal power panel. The fuel valve was opened and the starter switched to the on position. We had done all that we could do to prepare for the hurricane; now all we could do was wait. During the late afternoon into late evening, a light breeze caressed the landscape belying the enormous storm that would soon engulf our home and its surroundings. Around 10 PM it began to rain very lightly. The intensity of the rain and wind speed continued to steadly increase until 2 AM Sunday morning. At 2 AM my wife and I were rudely awakened by a ferocious gust of wind that drove the rain against the house in a thunderous roar. There was no let up, the wind and rain continued to batter our home, outbuildings and forest mercilessly - hour after hour. Sleep was impossible. Since it was dark outside, one could only imagine the mayhem that Irene was wreaking on our home and property. At 4 AM - the power failed. I quickly put on my robe and slippers, gingerly opened the garage door manually, ran about 25 feet to the generator, opened the gas-tank-vent valve, set the choke, pulled the starter cord and breathed easier when the motor started on the first pull. I deactivated the choke and scrambled back into the garage. The power panel in the garage was activated, we had light again and were safely inside. The generator provided power for lights, the stove, well pump, hotwater heater, two televisions, my computer and other utilities. Irene continued to roar and douse the land for hours, finally moving northward out of the area by late Sunday afternoon. Irene was gone, but her legacy had a large footprint. We lost three trees - one an 80-foot-tall Big Tooth Aspen. Water entered the basement at three places, but was easily mopped up and eight gallons disposed. Next came the floods. In rural Sussex County, where we live, there is significant topographic relief and this is where the headwaters of many of the northern New Jersey rivers begin. Consequently, flooding was limited to numerous isolated areas which caused some inconveniences, but did not prevent us from moving about. Populated areas at lower elevations such as Paterson, Wayne, Little Falls, Parsippany, Fairfield and many other communities were inundated by flood waters from the Passaic River and its tributaries. Extensive flooding occurred in the communities that are located in Great Piece Meadows. The Passaic River meanders through Great Piece Meadows normally at a sluggish pace due to the low topographic and hydraulic gradients. Great Piece Meadows is the residual surface of the former bottom of glacial Lake Passaic. Great Piece Meadows contains extensive wetlands which could normally absorb the flood waters; however, landfilling for development purposes has greatly reduced the areal extent of the original wetland morphology. For each of the next six days, we made our way to the Lafayette Exxon station to buy 10 gallons of gas. Since we are located in a remote area we were on the bottom of the repair list of the electric company. We finally got our power back on Saturday, September 3, 2011 - eight hours short of seven days.( Posted: 9/11)
After graduating in May 2005, my husband and I relocated to the Atlanta area. Since then, I have been employed as a hydrogeologist at Golder Associates, a geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting firm, working primarily on site characterization and groundwater remediation projects. We currently live in Stone Mountain, GA with our 2-year old labrador, Luke. ( Posted: 6/08)
Hello, I have recently accepted a new position with The DOW Chemical Company. I am now the lead technologist for world wide drilling. The drilling activities are for the support and development of solution mining of salt deposits (both bedded and domal)and the installation of disposal wells. The geographic locations now being activity solution mined are varied and include : Stratton Ridge , TX, Grand Bayou, LA, Fort Saskatchewan, Canada, Brazil, Germany, and the Republic of China. ( Posted: 11/08)
I've worked as a geologist/hydrogeologist at CRA since August 2001. I was married in September 2002, and my husband and I had our first child, a daughter, Evelyn Josephine, on July 21, 2005. I'm on the board of the Buffalo Association of Professional Geologists, and encourage all UB students, staff, and alumni to join this worthwhile organization. ( Posted: 10/05)
Doing well in Cincinnati the last 15 years! Just holler if you are near... (Posted 11/08)
I'm pleased to announce that I've secured employment shortly after returning home from Nevada . I'm working for a nationwide engineering firm called Gannett Fleming Inc and am in the midst of my third week of employment. I'm working as a staff geologist as a member of the environmental group that primarily focuses on consulting. I'm happy to say that the job is going well. Here's a link to the companies wesbite and feel free to email me if there are any questions. www.gannettfleming.com (Posted 1/06)
I have a new job managing environmental projects for the City of Phoenix (COP). (Posted 3/08)
In August 2011 I started on the faculty in the Dept. of Geosciences at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Posted 11/11)
I work for Erie county Department of Environment and Planning doing Indoor Air Quality. Presently this includes Radon, CO, Mold and household hazardous waste. I also handle the CESQG program helping detoxify our school systems and handle small amopunts of hazardous waste produced by local small buisnesses. (Posted 6/08)
After
almost 15 years in environmental consulting, having worked on job sites located
throughout the United States and the Caribbean, I joined AIG Consultants as
part of the growing field of environmental consulting for insurance companies.
In the six years since joining AIG Consultants, the number of consultants working
in our program has tripled. I currently manage a group of consultants providing
technical guidance and claim oversight on environmental claims ranging in size
from small gasoline station releases to some of the largest Superfund sites.
Presently I'm working for a environmental consulting company, which is......interesting.
The consulting business (from my experience) is very exciting, in both good
and bad ways. In three years I've seen/experienced/learned more than I ever
imagined (again both good and bad). I'm constantly learning and reaching into
new areas of geology. In many ways, it's like the week prior to a thesis defense,
or a week of hard exams. Very exciting. I'm interested to hear from my fellow alumni, so I hope some of you slackers write in or write me an email and let me know how you are.... (Posted 1/06)
After Graduating in 84 with my BA I weaved my way through the 80's starting as a teacher of Earth Science and Physics moving into computer IT work. I started IT related work in 1989 and have maintained a connection with my scientific roots. Currently I hold the Lead Clinical Analyst position within the Unit of Cardiology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. My responsibilities are essentially all the IT needs of that dept overseeing all the clinical applications including imaging technologies (Xray, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Cardiology) Patient monitoring systems, databases, and Server/workstation management with a team of IT professionals. Although I'm not providing support for a Geologic based concern, it's fascinating to recognize connections in the science from one field to another. Medical imaging is a growing and critical piece of health care, and am proud that I have been able to excel in this field. I might not map formations, but I do map hearts. ! My wife Karen, BA-Geology 84 (Johnson) is currently teaching AP Environmental Sciences in High school converting as many people as possible to consider the world around them as she goes. Karen is also the Science Curriculum coordinator for Pittsford schools, who's science programs for K-12 schools are nationally recognized. Karen and I have 3 wonderful children, all of which are currently attending college. Hope all from the early 80's are doing well, it's good to see UB Geology is growing, continuously. (Posted 11/08)
I have a son who is 20 months old, and am happily employed as an Earth Science Teacher in the Rochester City School District (Posted 5/08)
After completing my B.A. at SUNY Buffalo in 1975, I shifted into Oceanography and completed degrees in Biological Oceanography (TAMU) and Biology (UCSB) before deciding to move back into Geology full time. In the late 1980's I spent 3 years as a post-doc in the stable isotope geochemistry lab of Doug Williams at the University of South Carolina, which rounded out my training and gave me the credentials I needed to pursue Academic positions in the Geosciences. Given my schizophrenic scientific path through academia, I wasn't surprised when In 1990, I was hired by the Dept. of Geology, UC Davis, as a paleobiologist-paleoceanographer-stable isotope geochemist. The primary focus of my research over the past two decades included experimental research on living and fossil planktonic foraminifera, the development and calibration of geochemical proxies and tracers for paleoceanographic and paleoenvironmental applications and paleoceanographic reconstructions of Quaternary changes in ocean hydrography and air:sea hydrological linkages. In 2006, I accepted a temporary assignment as a Program Officer rotator in the Ocean Sciences Division/Marine Geology & Geophysics Program at the National Science Foundation. In this capacity, I have been in charge of funding decisions on paleoceanographic and paleoclimatic proposals that are submitted to OCE. I look forward to returning to UC Davis this fall to get back into full time teaching and research. (Posted 6/08)
My time at the University at Buffalo not only provided me with the education I needed to succeed as a professional geologist, but also blessed me with the love of my life, fellow alumnus, Sarah Rose Black. In 2006 we moved to San Diego, California to pursue careers in our respective fields. During my short time there I was employed by Hargis & Associates, a relatively small environmental consulting firm that specialized in the remediation of organic solvents from hazardous waste sites. Having experienced the West Coast way of life, we decided to relocate back to NYS so that Sarah could pursue her real interest, teaching High School Earth Science. Currently, Sarah and I live in Hudson Falls, NY and I recently accepted a position at Alpha Geoscience as a Staff Hydrogeologist. (Posted 8/07)
Bruce is happily living south of the Mason-Dixon line and spends his days trying to get the students, faculty, & staff at NC State to dispose of their hazardous wastes properly. He is also actually using what he learned in his hydrogeology and geochemistry classes to manage the remediation of the University's very own superfund site. (Posted 6/09)
Married with 2 boys, Kieran and Daniel. Traveled internationally to Hong Kong, China, Europe, England and Ireland. 13+ years at the Port Authority Environmental Engineering Design Division performing asbestos and lead abatement design, soil and groundwater investigations/remediation design, soil disposal, underground storage tank removal, obtain various types of permits including landfill disruption, wetlands, Army Corp., water front development, water quality and soil erosion control and sediment control. Prepare contract documents and design drawings for various Port Authority facilities in New York & New Jersey. (Posted 3/08)
In September, my wife Lorraine and I took a 6,000 mile round trip to the West. We followed the Trans-Canada highway from Sudbury to Calgary and then enjoyed visiting Banff and Yoho Parks in Canada as well as Glacier National Park in Montana. As we passed through Field, British Columbia, we were reminded of the wonderful Cambrian fossils found there many years ago. Now we have some great photos of the West as souvenirs. (Posted 6/11)
After 31 years with the USGS, I retired from the federal government in October 2007. Since then I've been busy travelling, getting things done around the house and working with our mineral, fossil, and jewelry business (GEOdyssey). Retirement is highly recommended, although I do miss some of the social interaction with work. I do some work as a volunteer with USGS. We took 2 major trips since retiring: to Ethiopia where I led a small tour group for 2 weeks, and to Ireland where our daughter was spending her junior year at the Univ. Limerick. Also enjoyed spending 2 weeks at the Tucson Gem and Mineral show in February. (Posted 5/08)
After 30 years of various jobs closely (or loosely) related to the petroleum industry I now have my dream job: teaching. Since July 2007 I have been teaching at the Ok. School of Science and Mathematics, a residence High School for bright 11th and 12th graders. I have developed and teach 2 Geoscience courses, as well as an introductory Physics course. The position is a partnership between Chesapeake Energy and the State of Oklahoma and is certainly the first endowed chair in geoscience at the high school level, and probably the first endowed chair in any subject at a high school. (Posted 10/08)
I graduated from the University of Buffalo with a Bachelors Degree in Geology and a Master of Science Degree in Social Sciences (Archaeology). I worked for the US Forest Service in McCloud, California, as an archaeological technician (seasonal worker), then got a full-time position with the US Forest Service in Challis, Idaho. I spent six months there then got an opportunity to work with the Bureau of Land Management as the Fire Program Archaeologist, doing archaeology for the Bureaus' Fire and Oil and Gas Program. This is my third year with the BLM and I am enjoying the work. Keeps me out of the office. During the past few months I have been focused on creating a statistical program that hopefully will allow for more accurate archaeological surveys at the landscape level. (Posted 6/08) I recently left my employment with the U.S Air Force at Edwards AFB in Lancaster California where I was the Base Historic Preservation Officer. I am currently employed by the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region as the Regional Archaeologist with responsibilities for Native American Consultation (NAGPRA issues), and Museum Properties (Curation of Federal Archaeological Properties). The position involves regularly traveling to meet with Native American Tribes across the western states to discuss issues that are of importance to them. (Posted 12/11)
Burton is currently the President of Syracuse Land & Energy, Inc., and lives in Sanborn, NY. (Posted 6/11)
Was recently married to Brian James Weinman on 10.30.10. We went to Jamaica for our honeymoon, and just found out we are pregnant! This is my first child and Brian’s 3rd; he has two boys ages 14 and 12 (Dakota & Casey). We both work in the laboratory as Asbestos Analysts. We just bought our first house! And found out we are having a boy! I am due August 3rd. (Posted 6/11)
Hi all, Passed my PhD this fall, studying the behaviour of pyroclastic density currents. I'm currently on board the JOIDES Resolution. I'm sailing as an igneous petrologist for the Louisville Seamount Trail Expedition 330. The expedition runs from 14th Dec 2010 to 14th Feb 2011. After that I'm returning to the University of Leicester where I work as a Teaching Fellow and postdoctoral research associate. You can read about the expedition here: http://joidesresolution.org/blog/252 (Posted 3/11)
After graduating from UB, I moved to California, finished my Ph.D. (on sediment transport in mountain streams), moved to Arizona for a postdoc and am now an assistant professor at the University of Idaho in Boise. Life is good and I am keeping busy hiking, biking, running, gardening, camping and learning about the geology and geomorphology of Idaho. I miss my fellow UB grads so please send me an email and say hello!. (Posted 5/08)
After graduating from UB with a Bachelor and Master degree in geology, I started work with a small consulting firm prospecting for oil and gas in and around New York State . For the past seven years (and presently), I work as a geologist in the environmental field with Earth Tech out of the Buffalo office. In 2001 I married Amy Hattler, a consultant in the Sweet Home school district, and built a home in Lancaster , New York . We have two beautiful and healthy children, Colton (born 10-2-04) and Carly (born 3-25-05). Since graduating from UB I have been very active in several professional organizations and rock and mineral clubs. In my spare time, my family and I are very busy gardening, fishing, canoeing, hiking, and collecting rocks and minerals. Presently, my main hobby centers on the collection and study of luminescent minerals. Over the past several years I have lectured to several schools and various clubs and professional societies on mineral luminescence (…please contact me if you are interested in mineral luminescence!). Posted 01//06.
Employed by ExxonMobil in Houston, TX since 2004 as a Geologist. Recently married to Darlene McEwan/Zybala on June, 24 2006 in Buffalo, NY. Posted 07/06.
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