Geology Careers Resources for the Dept. of Geol. Sci.

Geology Careers & Resources

The American Geological Institute (AGI) provides information on diverse careers in the Geosciences. Check this link for resources that include: Careers and Employers in the Geosciences, Careers Brochure and Videos, and profiles of different Geoscientists.

Advisory Board Bio's

Your University of Colorado Department of Geological Sciences Advisory Board is a diverse group of Geoscience Professionals who share one common interest: The quality of your education at C.U.and their desire to further your development into the next generation of Geoscience Professionals. To that end the Advisory Board wishes to establish an open door policy with the CU Geology Department Undergraduate and Graduate Student Body; to share their professional knowledge and experience and provide perspective to students on carrier opportunities and the academic and work experience choices to enable future employment in a desired field.

The following Advisory Board Members have volunteered to serve as advisors and mentors. These individual are interested in your academic and career ambitions and are eager to share their knowledge and experience with you. Their names and contact information are listed under the umbrella of their Professional Industry affiliation. More information on Board Members academic and professional backgrounds is available on intranet link: Please feel free to contact these board members any time by phone or email.


	Neil Fishman email: nfishman@usgs.gov work phone 303.236.1542 Professional Affiliation: U.S. Geological Survey, Central Energy Resources Team Academic Background: B.S. Geology, University of Colorado, 1979: M.S. Geology, University of Colorado, 1981 Thesis title: Origin of the Mariano Lake uranium deposit, Grants uranium region, New Mexico. Current Area Of Research: 1) Shale gas systems in North America (National Oil and Gas Assessment Project, Energy Resources Program), 2) Geologic characterization of unsaturated zone sediments (Unsaturated Zone Processes and Ground Water Quality Project, Toxics Hydrology Program)
	Oil and Gas Industry; Large Integrated Oil & Gas Company
	Tim Garfield e-mail: tim.r.garfield@exxonmobil.com work phone 713-656-9534 Professional Affiliation: ExxonMobil, Geoscience Technical Coordinator, North and South America Production Academic Background: University of Colorado BA Geology, 1984; MS Geology 1990; Thesis topic: Production Geology/Stratigraphy Little Sand Draw Field, Big Horn Basin, Wyoming. Bio link

	Richard J. Goldfarb email: goldfarb@usgs.gov work phone: 303-236-2441 Professional Affiliations: Economic Geologist/Geochemist, Central Minerals Team, U.S. Geological Survey (1980-present); President, Society of Economic Geologists (2007); Research Associate at University of Western Australia Academic Background: PhD from University of Colorado (1988) focused on genesis of lode gold deposits in southern Alaska Professional Background: I have been involved since 1980 with studies focused on the exploration for metallic mineral resources, the relationships between metallogeny and tectonics, stable isotope and fluid inclusion geochemistry of ore systems, and the genesis of gold deposits. Much of my present research is in Alaska, British Columbia, central Asia, and throughout China. I would be glad to discuss graduate school or job opportunities with anyone interested in careers in the mineral deposits field.

	Dawn Kaback email: dkaback@geomatrix.com work phone: 303-534-8722 Professional Affiliations: Economic Geologist/Geochemist, Central Minerals Team, U.S. Geological Survey (1980-present); President, Society of Economic Geologists (2007); Research Associate at University of Western Australia Academic Background: Ph.D. and M.S. University of Colorado, B.S. State University of New York at Stony Brook Thesis Title: Geochemistry of Molybdenum in Stream Waters and Sediments, Central Colorado Professional Affiliation: Geomatrix Consultants, Inc., Principal Geochemist Bio link

	Ben Lowry e-mail: Ben.lowry@gmail.com work phone 303-297-9005, ext. 212 Professional Affiliation: Project Geologist and GIS Specialist, Water Management Consultants, A Schlumberger Company Academic Background: I attended CU geology from 2000-2004, I graduated on Thursday and was working on Friday, thanks in a very large part to contact I made on this very advisory Board. I am a hydrogeologist working down in Denver for the past three years. I have worked in Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico for field work and worked on projects that are based in Iran, Peru, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Australia. While I was in school, I took awesome rafting trips with Joe Smyth, blazed around the West with Chuck, Alan Lester and others, and went on caving trips under the guidance of Fred Luizer (sometimes he was there with us, sometimes he just gave us great cave beta). I love the department and really think it grants some great opportunities to have a small college experience in a large university. Please feel free to contact me about working after an undergrad degree at CU. I have a unique perspective on the board about a recent graduates search for a job and what happens after you get that job. I am also happy to take groups caving, do career nights, or recommend geologically themed movies to anyone interested.

	Dean C. Miller e-mail: dean.miller@dgslaw.com work phone 303-892-7389 Professional Affiliation: Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP Bio link

	Patrick Williamson work phone 303-297-9005 Professional Affiliation: Sr. Project Manager/Hydrogeologist - Water Management Consultants (A Schlumberger Company) Board Member, Colorado Section, Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Board Member, Environmental Division, Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Academic Background: B. A. Geology, Colorado College, 1982 B. S. Geology, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1987 with Don Runnells, focusing on environmental geochemistry. Professional background: Between my bachelors and masters I worked on a geophysics crew collecting magneto-telluric data all over the western U.S. Since graduation from CU, I have worked in the environmental, mining and water resource sectors. Most of my work relates to water and water chemistry, be it groundwater investigations, environmental remediation, groundwater resources, mine waste rock, or groundwater modeling. I have worked at mines (coal, gold, silver, zinc, copper), refineries, nuclear weapons facilities, factories, landfills, military bases, fuel storage facilities, oil fields, smelters, and even a rocket plant. Most of my work these days is with mining clients in Mexico..

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