RACHEL P. OIEN 315 S. State Street, Apt 1 Champaign, IL (605) ,

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1 RACHEL P. OIEN 315 S. State Street, Apt 1 Champaign, IL (605) , oien2@illinois.edu EDUCATION Masters of Science in Geology Expected Graduation: May, 2016 University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana Dissertation: Sensitivity Analysis of the Fennoscandian Ice Sheet during the last glacial maximum Advised by Dr. Alison Anders GPA: 3.54 BA in Geology and Environmental Studies Sept June 2013, Saint Peter, MN Thesis: Mapping Depth to Bedrock in a Tropical Pre-Montane Wet Forest, Costa Rica Advised by Dr. Laura Triplett RESEARCH INTERESTS Studying the sensitivity of the Fennoscandian Ice Sheet (FIS); a coupled ice sheet ice shelf using a numerical simulation, the Parallel Ice Sheet Model (PISM-PIK) as a proxy for future climate change the impact on West Antarctica Ice Sheet. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Graduate Research Assistant Modeling Using the Parallel Ice Sheet Executed sensitivity analysis of climatic parameters Python Application Collaborate and coordinate with advisors and consultation with Norwegian Geological Survey Worked with Andy Aschwanden, Artic Supercomputing Center, University of Alaska- Fairbanks Geomorphic Mapping in the Romsdalen Fjord, Norway with Dr. Ola Fredin, Norwegian Geological Survey Cosmogenic and OSL sampling in Finndalen, Norway with Dr. David Egholm (Aarhus University ) WIDER-Evidence Based Learning Reform Transform laboratory activities to active learning Establish learning goals Implement of laboratory homework Purchase additional supplies including groundwater models and plate tectonics maps Weekly surveys of students Sept May 2013

2 Undergraduate Research Projects Conducted individual field experiment on the fine sediment deposited by the Minnesota River during a large-scale flood Completed analysis of six different ecological sites to determine viability for future conservation purposes Developed skills in OSL with SAR, GPR, ArcGIS, EM-38, Surfer, water table mapping, soil identification, glacier properties, rock and mineral identification, and lake coring National Science Foundation: Research Experience for Undergraduates May-Aug Texas A & M University Ecohydrology of a Tropical Montane Cloud Forest, Soltis Center for Research and Education, San Isidro de Peñas Blancas, Costa Rica This internship consisted of analysis of a small watershed to more closely understand the water budget. My part of the project was to map the depth of bedrock (saprolitic tuff) in order to quantify the soil. A map estimate of the bedrock depth would give a volume of soil within the watershed and an estimate of the water holding capacity. Additional research was completed to characterize the properties of the soil within the watershed. To complete this research we used the following methods: Bucket Auguring/Drilling sampled over 100 holes Particle Size Analysis via Hydrometer Method ArcGIS & Surfer constructed 3D map of soil morphology Thermoluminescence Dating of Volcanic Tuff Developed and completed research on soil hydrology with in the Howler Monkey watershed Six weeks of field work in Costa Rica National Science Foundation: Research Experience for Undergraduates May-Aug University of Wisconsin-Platteville Dune Geomorphology and Geochronology This internship consisted of analysis of parabolic sand dunes of two previous high stands of Lake Michigan, Lake Nipissing and Lake Algoma, in Door County. Through this research we are able to connect to wind patterns, lake levels and sediment supplies that occurred during the middle of the Holocene period from 5ka to 3.2ka. To complete this research we used the following methods: Ground Penetrating Radar Particle Size Analysis Optical stimulated luminescence sating using the SAR method lab work at University of Nebraska, Lincoln Developed and completed research on sand dunes on Lake Michigan Research on climate and lake levels of Nipissing and Algoma Lakes Four weeks of field work in Door County, WI TEACHING AND MENTORING EXPERIENCE Teaching Assistant, Physical Geology Laboratory instructor Lead multiple lab sections per semester

3 Grade labs, course homework and exams Redesign the laboratory course curriculum to consist of evidence-based learning Funded by WIDER grant # Geology Lab Assistant, Introduction to Geology Sept May 2013 Assist Geomorphology and Principles of Geology students Aid students with weekly labs Facilitate study sessions Grade all labs and exams Accompany students with field work projects HONORS AND AWARDS Ranked as excellent instructor by the Graduate College Teaching Academy based on student evaluations o Spring 2014: Ranked as Outstanding - awarded to top 10% of instructors at UIUC o Fall 2014: Ranked as Outstanding - awarded to top 10% of instructors at UIUC Outstanding TA Award for Spring 2014 by the Department of Geology Awards Committee Graduate Teaching Certificate o Designed to develop teaching skills and reflective practice. Documents teaching experience, professional development, and the constructive use of student feedback Chester Johnson Geology Scholarship: selected by faculty for $6,500 scholarship Jussi Bjorling Music Scholarship Dean s Academic Scholarship GRANTS Leighton Award August 2014 o Geomorphic Mapping in the Romsdalen Fjord, Norway with Dr. Ola Fredin, Norwegian Geological Survey o Cosmogenic and OSL sampling in Finndalen, Norway with Dr. David Egholm for $1200 Roscoe Jackson Award December 2014 o Graduate Support Fund to attend AGU 2014 and present the WIDER educational research for $1100 Gustavus Travel Grant December 2014 o To attend GSA 2012 to present senior thesis research for $400 GSA Travel Grant student assistance to attend GSA 2012 for $150 PRESENTATIONS

4 Improving the Laboratory Experience for Introductory Geology Students Using Active Learning and Evidence-Based Reform o American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting December 15-19, 2014 Modeling the Holocene collapse of the Fennoscandian Ice Sheet using a numerical model constrained by LiDAR mapping and cosmogenic exposure ages o Guest Lecture at October 13, 2014 Mapping Depth to Bedrock in a Tropical Pre-Montane Wet Forest & Thermoluminescence Dating of Volcanic Ash in Costa Rica o American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting December 3-7, 2012 Mapping Depth of Bedrock in a Tropical Pre-Montane Wet Forest in Costa Rica o Geological Society of America National Meeting November 4-7, 2012 Geomorphology, OSL ages and volume estimates of a Nipissing beach ridge/dune complex near Kangaroo Lake, Door County Peninsula, WI o Geological Society of America National Meeting October 9-12, 2011 RELEVANT COURSEWORK University of Illinois- Graduate Coursework Watershed Analysis Biogeography Differential Equations Geodynamics Integrated Graduate Soil & Water Conservation Geology Advanced Field Geology of Current Research in Scotland Geoscience Geology of Illinois Aug present Fluvial Geomorphology Landscape Evolution Modeling Data Analysis for Geosciences Geotectonics Petroleum Geology - Undergraduate Coursework Sept May 2013 Principles of Geology Geomorphology Mineralogy Petrology Global Climate Change Evolution of the Earth Watershed Modeling Research in Geology I Research in Geology II Hydrogeology Structural Geology Sedimentology & Stratigraphy Environmental Senior Seminar Environmental Philosophy Environmental Politics General Biology Conservation Biology Physics I & II Calculus I & II Multivariable Calculus Intro Analysis to the Theory of Calculus General Chemistry Environmental Chemistry Intro to Environmental Science Intro to Latin America Study Abroad in Bolivia Jan.-Feb Wildlife and Community Conservation This course spent the month traveling throughout Bolivia studying the culture and conservation practices of different communities. Time was spent in the Amazon with the Tacaña tribe, official meetings with the Vice Prime Minister, Governor of La Paz, a non-profit organization, and a

5 geologist in the Altiplaño of the Andes Mountains. Discussion centered on Bolivian development without natural resource exploitation. INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE School of Earth Society and the Environment (SESE) Research Review committee Oct Feb Geology Graduate Council Social Chair Aug present Society of Gustavus Geologists Jan May 2013 Vasa Wind Orchestra Sept May 2011 Gustavus Symphony Orchestra Sept May 2013 Gustavus Wind Orchestra Central/Eastern Europe Tour January 2010 Gustavus Symphony Orchestra - South African Tour January 2012 Delta Phi Omega sorority September 2010-May 2013 o Treasurer Fall 2011 & Community service co-chair Habitat for Humanity - Spring Break Group Leader Spring Break 2010, 2011 Intercollegiate varsity football and basketball cheerleader Sept May 2013 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Geological Society of America American Geophysics Union American Association of Petroleum Geologists Sigma Xi REFERENCES Alison Anders, Associate Professor Department of Geology University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (217) , amanders@illinois.edu Laura Triplett, Assistant Professor Department of Geology and Environmental Studies (507) , ltriplet@gustavus.edu Stephen, Marshak, Associate Professor, Director of School of Earth, Society & Environment Department of Geology, (217) , smarshak@illinois.edu Ola Fredin, Researcher & Adjunct Professor at NTNU Norwegian Geological Survey, Trondheim, Norway Norwegian University of Technology and Science Ola.Fredin@NGU.NO