Melisa R.Bishop

Education______

PhD in Geology Expected - August 2014

University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky

  • GPA – 3.4

Masters Degree in Geology Received - August 2010

University of Akron Akron, Ohio

  • GPA – 3.5

Bachelor of Arts in Geology Received - December 2006

University of Akron Akron, Ohio

Certificate in Environmental Studies Received - May 2006

University of Akron Akron, Ohio

  • GPA – 3.2
  • Undergraduate Research Projects
  • White Pine Bog sediment core analysis
  • Analysis of the accuracy of surveyed cave passage cross-sectional dimensions
  • Dean’s List – Spring 2002, Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Fall 2005

High School Diploma June 1997

NorthHigh School Akron, Ohio

  • Merit Roll

Research Interests______

Karst, stable isotope geochemistry, paleoclimatology, and hydrogeology

Employment______

Graduate Research Assistant Jan. 2010 – Dec. 2010, May 2011 – Aug. 2011

University of Kentucky, Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, Lexington, KY

  • Perform analyses using an isotope ratio mass spectrometer and a cavity ringdown spectrometer

Graduate Teaching Assistant Jan. 2011 - Present

University of Kentucky, Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, Lexington, KY

  • Lecture Assistant
  • Grader

GraduateTeaching Assistant 2007 – 2009

University of Akron, Department of Geology and Environmental Science, Akron, Ohio

  • Taught Lab components of Physical Geology, Historical Geology & Geology for EngineersCourses
  • Lecture Assistant
  • Grader

Geologic Aide 2004 – 2006

University of Akron, Center for Environmental Studies, Akron, Ohio

  • Construction of figures for manuscripts and presentations
  • Field Assistant – Graduate and Undergraduate research
  • Bibliographic construction
  • Library – obtaining references, manuscripts and journals
  • Clerical – filing, organizing,data entry

Learning Assistant & Peer Tutor 2005 – 2006

University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

  • Held study sessions and study tables for students enrolled in intro level geology courses
  • Attended specific geology courses and assisted professors by helping students
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring for students in these classes and for non-geology majors taking other entry level courses.

Scholarships, Awards & Grants Received______

  • University of Kentucky Pirtle Scholorship - May 2011
  • University of Kentucky Brown-McFarland Fund May 2011
  • University of Kentucky Ferm Fund - October 2010
  • University of Kentucky Graduate Student Support Grant - October 2010
  • Cleveland Grotto Science Fund Grant - October 2008
  • University of Akron Department of Geology and Environmental Science Grant - May 2008
  • Desk & Derrick Educational Trust Award - May 2006
  • Department of Geology Alumni Field Camp Scholarship - May - 2005
  • Central Ohio Mineral, Fossil, Gem, & Jewelry Show Scholarship - April 2005
  • AAPG L. Austin Weeks Grant - January 2004
  • Best Poster Presentation -University of Akron 2004 Conference on Undergraduate

& Graduate Student Research

  • National Fastener Distributors Association - May 2001

Professional Organizations______

  • University of Akron Geology Club

Vice President 2003-2004, Secretary 2004-2006

  • American Association of Petroleum Geologists - member

Secretary of University of Akron Student Chapter 2006-2007

Treasurer of University of Kentucky Student Chapter 2010-present

  • National Speleological Society
  • Cleveland Grotto (NSS affiliated)
  • Bluegrass Grotto (NSS affiliated)
  • Geological Society of America
  • The Robertson Association Caving Organization
  • Geochemical Society
  • Sigma XI The Scientific Research Society
  • Cave Research Foundation
  • Kentucky Speleological Survey

Papers Published______

  • Bishop, M.R., Sasowsky, I.D, and Jones, W.K., 2009, Preliminary water quality and

boundary redefinition of the Scott Hollow Drainage basin, Appalachian Plateau,

USA: in Proceedings, v. 3, Contributed papers in 15th International Congress

of Speleology, p. 1422-1427.

  • Sasowsky, I.D., and Bishop, M.R., 2006, Empirical study of conduit radial

cross-section determination and representation on cavernous limestone porosity

characterization: Journal of Caves and Karst, v.68, no. 3, p. 130-136.

Abstracts Published______

  • Bishop, M.R., Romanek, Chris S., and Schwabe, Stephanie J., 2010, Bacterial nitrogen and carbon dioxide gas production in limestone caves: a case study in the Bahamas in GSA Abstracts with programs, v. 42, no.5, p. 89, 2010 Annual Meeting, Denver Colorado (Abstract no.29-7).
  • Bishop, M.R., 2009, A Detailed hydrologic study of the Scott Hollow groundwater

Drainage basin, Greenbrier and Monroe Counties, West Virginia.

in GSA Abstracts with programs, v. 41, no.7, p.215, 2009 Annual Meeting,

Portland, Oregon (Abstract no. 76-3).

  • Bishop, M.R., Sasowsky, I.D, and Jones, W.K., 2009, Preliminary water quality and

boundary redefinition of the Scott Hollow Drainage basin, Appalachian Plateau,

USA: in Proceedings, v. 3, Contributed papers in15th International Congress

of Speleology, p. 1422-1427.

  • Sipahioglu,S.M., Park, L.E., Dalman, M.R., Singer, J.D., Frank, E.A., Bishop, M.R.,

And Siewers, F.D., 2008, Event deposition and biological response of a saline

inland pond: StorrsLake, San Salvador Island, Bahamas, in GSA Abstracts with

programs,v. 40, no.6, p.417, 2008 Annual Meeting Houston, Texas (Abstract

no. 273-12).

  • Weinreich, M., Sasowsky, I.D., Hochstetler, B.I., Bishop, M.R., Grubbs, S.A.,

Kushner, V.A., Pachos, A., and Wirtz, M., 2005, Semi-automated analysis of

sinkhole distribution in the Levels of West Virginia: in GSA Abstracts with programs, v. 37, no.7, p.436, 2005 Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah

(Abstract no. 193-11).

  • Bishop, M.R. and Sasowsky, I.D., 2005, Quantitative measurement of cave

passage cross-sections, Scott Hollow Cave, West Virginia: inGSA Abstracts

With Programs, v. 37, no.7, p.436, 2005 Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah (Abstract no. 193-10).

  • Bishop, M.R., and Sasowsky, I.D., 2004, Evaluation of human errors in surveys of

cave passage dimensions: inProceedings of The University of Akron Conference

on Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research, p.72.

Invited Speaker______

Cleveland Grotto Meeting, July 2010

  • A Detailed hydrologic study of the Scott Hollow groundwater Drainage basin, Greenbrier and Monroe Counties, West Virginia

University of Kentucky Seminar Series, April 2011

  • Monitoring Bacterial Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide Gas Production in Limestone Caves Using Stable Isotopes

Volunteer Experience______

April 2002 – October 2008 MetroParksServingSummitCounty Akron, OH

  • Stream Quality Monitoring

Collect macroinvertebrates from assigned stream, identify, count number present, and fill out a data assessment sheet. This gives an overall water quality indication from May through October

  • Frog Call Survey

Listen for individual frog calls and identify them in an assigned location containing a wetland. The presence and frequency of species gives an indication of the impact the surroundings may have in these wetland areas from March through July.

  • Photography

Attended park functions to photograph events for record and publication in

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