Jill N. Bruning
231 Richardson Rd. · Chester, VT 05143 · 802.875.1073 ·
Objective:
To obtain a full-time position in the geological/mine engineering or related field while expanding both my knowledge in mine safety and experience with leadership
Education:
2006-2008 Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
M.S. in Geological Engineering (expected summer 2008)
Coursework GPA: 3.78
Thesis Research: “A Digital Processing and Data Compilation Approach for Using Remotely Sensed Imagery to Identify Geological Lineaments in Hard-rock Terrains: an Application to Groundwater Exploration in Nicaragua”. My student website: www.geo.mtu.edu/~jnbarbou/
2002-2006 Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI Academic Honors:
B.S.E. in Geological Engineering Dean’s List
Minor in Applied Geophysics Ted Rozsa Endowed Scholarship
Departmental GPA: 3.58 Board of Control Scholarship
Women of Promise Award
Relevant Coursework: Field Courses:
Fluid Mechanics Digital Image Processing Structural Geology I, II, & III Field Geology
Petrology Drilling and Blasting Rock and Mineral Resources Field Geophysics
Geohydrology Reflection Seismology Groundwater Eng./Remediation Geology of Utah’s Natl. Parks
Environ. Eng. Applied Geophysics GIS for Resource Management Geology of Newfoundland
Aqua Terra Tech Enterprise: undergraduate groundwater consulting enterprise
Responsibilities: perform seismic surveys in field to locate water tables, construct multi-use GIS and lineament maps, and lead field geophysics team in Boaco, Nicaragua (December, 2005)
Employment: (references available upon request)
Teaching Assistant, Geology of Utah’s National Parks: MTU, Houghton, MI spring 2007 – summer 2007
Supervisor: Dr. William Everham
Responsibilities:
· aid with field trip/course preparation and development of course guide-book
· assist, teach, and facilitate geological field exercises and mapping in Utah
Summer Intern, Shell Exploration and Production: One Shell Square, New Orleans, LA summer 2006
Supervisor: David Mercer
Responsibilities:
· investigate alternative uses for CT scans of sample plugs
· participate in weekly Petrophysical Network Meetings
Teaching Assistant, Natural Hazards Lab: MTU, Houghton, MI fall 2005 & fall 2006
Supervisor: Dr. Gregg Bluth
Responsibilities:
· generate lab exercises concerning GIS, instruct students how to use GIS
· grade homework, labs, and essays
Teaching Assistant, General Geology Lab: MTU, Houghton, MI fall 2004, spring & fall 2005
Supervisors: Dr. Theodore Bornhorst and Robert Barron
Responsibilities:
· teach geological concepts and grade lab work
Involvement:
Hazard Watchers: remote sensing for hazards and resources research group winter 2007 – present
Leadership: Oversee group webpage, webpage design
Geology Club, AAPG, SEG fall 2002 – spring 2006
Leadership: Geology Club President (fall 2005 – spring 2006)
AAPG Vice President (fall 2004 – spring 2005)
Geological Software:
ArcGIS MODFLOW GPS Pathfinder ESRI ENVI
Seismic Unix Surfer 8 ERDAS Imagine various others