Education
PhD in Hydrologic Science & Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines
MS in Geology from Idaho State University
BS in Geological and Environmental Sciences & Environmental Hydrology Minor from University of the Pacific
Professional Experience
2024 - present — Assistant Professor, University of Utah, Department of Geology & Geophysics
2023 - 2024 — Student-Contractor, U.S. Geological Survey, Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry Science Center
University & Community Honors & Awards
2024 - 2028 - Wilkes Center Faculty Fellow
2024 - Rath Award, Colorado School of Mines; presented to the Mines doctoral graduate whose thesis demonstrates the greatest potential for societal impact
2024 - Award for outstanding contributions to teaching & the educational mission of Mines Geology & Geological Engineering
2024 - Outstanding Hydrologic Science & Engineering Ph.D. student, Colorado School of Mines
2024 - Anderson Schmidt Graduate Student Fellowship; presented to a female Mines geology student in recognition of research expertise
2023 - Outstanding Student Award; presented by the Association for Women Geoscientists: Laramide Chapter
2021 - ARCS Scholar, Colorado School of Mines (2021 – 2024)
2018 - Outstanding Student Award; presented by the Association for Women Geoscientists: San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
2018 - William Christiansen Award, Outstanding Geology & Environmental Science Senior, University of the Pacifc
2018 - College of the Pacific Award for Student-Faculty Research, University of the Pacific
2016 - Stanley G. Volbrecht Endowed Scholarship, University of the Pacific
2016 - Jerrald L. McNey Sigma Gamma Epsilon Fellowship, University of the Pacific
2015 - Delbert H. Brown Award, Promising First Year Geology & Environmental Science student, University of the Pacific
Paper & Presentation Awards
2024 - Hydrological Processes Editor’s Choice Award for Warix et al. (2024)
2023 - “Excellence in Research” award by the International Research Awards on Network Science and Graph Analytics for Aho et al. (2023)
2023 - First place Ph.D. poster at the Colorado School of Mines Geology and Geophysics Research Fair
2023 & 2022 - Third place poster presentation at the Colorado School of Mines Graduate Research and Discovery Symposium in Earth and Resources
2020 & 2019 - First place oral presentation at the Idaho State University Graduate Research Symposium in Biological, Physical & Natural Sciences
2017 - Second place award for best student poster, GSA Hydrogeology Division’s Showcase of Undergraduate Research of Hydrogeology
Invited Talks
2024
• Idaho State University, Geoscience Colloquium
• Stanford University, Environmental Geophysics Seminar
• USGS Water Mission Area Seminar Speaker Series, Online
• Montana State University, Land Resources & Environmental Sciences Research Seminar
• University of Utah, Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy Series
2023
• Southern Oregon University, Environmental Science, Policy & Sustainability Research Seminar
• Colorado School of Mines, Van Tuyl Lecture
2022
• Rocky Mountain Hydrologic Research Center Annual Meeting, Boulder, CO
• Mountain Climate Conference, Crested Butte, CO
2021 & earlier
• Dynamic Water Critical Zone Cluster, Online
• Idaho State University, Geoscience Colloquium
Grants Funded
2022 - Mann Research Grant
2021 - Geological Society of America Graduate Student Research Grant
2019 - AAPG Travel Grant for GSA 2019
2019 - Geological Society of America Graduate Research Grant, Outstanding Mention & ExxonMobil Grant (Top 10 of 748)
2019 - Idaho State University Geslin Research Award
2018 - AAPG Travel Grant for GSA 2018
2018 - Idaho State University Travel Grant for GSA 2019
2017 - Office of Undergraduate Research Travel Grant for GSA 2017
2017 - College of the Pacific College Travel Grant for GSA 2017
2016 - Associated Students of Pacific Travel Fund for GSA 2016
2016 - University of the Pacific Summer Undergraduate Research Grant, Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Teaching Experience
2023 - Co-developed and co-taught “Geology & Geological Engineering Field Camp: Hydrology Week”, Colorado School of Mines
2022 - Co-developed and co-taught “GIS for Hydrologists” 6-week workshop for graduate students, Colorado School of Mines
2022 - Introduction to GIS Teaching Assistant, Colorado School of Mines
2019 - Groundwater Engineering Teaching Assistant, Colorado School of Mines
2018 - Remote Sensing Teaching Assistant, Idaho State University
2018 - Volcanology Grading Assistant, Idaho State University
2019 - Guest Lecture: Introduction to Geomorphology, Idaho State University
2018 - Guest Instructor: University of the Pacific Structural Geology Field Trip
Undergraduate Mentoring
∙ Ashton Campie, Colorado School of Mines. Determining soil cation exchange capacity with BaCl2 extractions.
∙ Michael Jensen, Colorado School of Mines. Spatiotemporal heterogeneity in groundwater and surface water stable isotopes in a headwater catchment.
∙ Shradha Ravikumar, Arizona State University. Connection between groundwater residence time and shallow subsurface hydraulic conductivity.
∙ Sadie Jonson, Colorado School of Mines. Longitudinal survey of groundwater inputs and chemistry in a headwater stream.
∙ Samantha Motz, Georgia Tech. The influence of topography on discharge and specific conductivity in the Hotel Gulch watershed in Central Colorado.
∙ Inbar Milstein, Idaho State University. Can NDVI predict stream drying patterns?
Academic Service & Outreach
Service to the Discipline
2024 - Convener for Dynamic Water Critical Zone Graduate Student Research Symposium
2023 - Discussion Leader for Keynote Session: Training STEM Graduate Students to Work in Indigenous Communities to Co-Solve Food, Energy, and Water Security Challenges. Gordon Research Seminar, Catchment Science: Interactions of Hydrology, Biology and Geochemistry, Andover NH
Solicited manuscript reviewer: Journal of Hydrology, Water Resources Research, Geology, Hydrological Processes, Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, Wetlands, Applied Geochemistry, Hydrology & Earth System Sciences, Nature Scientific Reports
Session convener at AGU Fall Meeting:
2024 - “Advancements in Critical Zone Hydro-Biogeochemistry through Integration of Field Data and Models”, primary convener
2024 - “Sources, Fate, and Transport of Metals, Metalloids, and Rare Earth Elements in Surface Waters, co-convener
2024 & 2023 - “Undergraduate Research in Water Quality”, co-convener
Service to Universities
2024-present - UU Geology & Geophysics, Department safety and security committee
2024-present - UU Geology & Geophysics, Department undergraduate research committee
2024-present - UU Geology & Geophysics, Department undergraduate petitions committee
2024 - Panel Member: Teaching Statement Strategies, Colorado School of Mines Library
2023 - Panel Member: Skills for Success in Graduate School, Colorado School of Mines Geology
2022-2024 - Member: Mines Hydrological Science and Engineering Club
2021-2023 - Hydrology Representative, Colorado School of Mines Graduate Student Government
2022 & 2023 - Mines Graduate Research and Discovery Symposium committee member. Planned & managed abstracts and technical support for internal graduate student conference
2022-2023 - Vice President: Mines Hydrological Science and Engineering Club
2020 - Panel Member: Geoscience Careers, University of the Pacific Geology
2018-2020 - Member: Idaho State Women and Gender Diversity in Stem Club
2018-2020 - Member: Idaho State Geology Club
2016-2018 - Treasurer: Pacific Geocentric Society
2018-2020 - President: Sigma Gamma Epsilon
Public Outreach
2024 - “All Things Considered” NPR & KUNC coverage on climate change and water quality
2023 - Guest Lecture: Groundwater in Mountains, Colorado High School Charter
2022 - Earth Explorers Outreach Volunteer
2021 - Sheldon Elementary School Science Fair: Hydrology Club Demonstration
2019 - ISU Bengal STEM Day, Geology Volunteer
2019 - Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair Volunteer, Pocatello ID
2018 - Sigma Gamma Epsilon Girl Scout Outreach Day
2014 - Science Blast & Community Blast
Graduate & Undergraduate Academic Work
2020-2024 - Research Assistant, Colorado School of Mines, Geology & Geological Engineering Dept.
2021 - Teaching Assistant, Colorado School of Mines, Geology & Geological Engineering Dept.
2018-2020 - Research Assistant, Idaho State University, Geoscience Dept.
2019 - Teaching Assistant, Idaho State University, Geoscience Dept.
2016-2019 - Hydrogeology Lab Coordinator, Pacific GESC
2016-2018 - Peer Mentor, Pacific GESC
2015-2018 - Field Trip Driver, Pacific GESC
2015-2018 - Geology Student Representative, Pacific GESC