ADDRESS

200 Lakeside Dr., Apt. 1601
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-6996
E Mail address - [email protected]
Homepage - http://www.geo.wvu.edu/~pfahringer/

EDUCATION

West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Master's of Science in Geology, expected graduation, Late August 1999
Current GPA 3.89

Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Bachelor's of Science in Geological Sciences, 1997
Final GPA 3.1

RELATED COURSE WORK

Environmental Hydrogeology, Quantitative Hydrogeology, Environmental Geochemisty, Environmental Thermodynamics, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geophysics , Applied Geophysics, Geology Field Camp, Soil Genesis and Classification, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Engineering Mechanics, Surveying, Engineering FORTRAN, and others ,

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Field Experience in geologic mapping, groundwater monitoring methods, surveying, wetland delineation, soil mapping, geophysical techniques including: terrain conductivity(EM), gravity, magnetics, resistivity, shallow seismics, and GPR
Software Experience in: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, ArcInfo,ArcView, AqteSolv, Surfer, EMIX, GM-SYS and MAGIX (anomaly modeling),Quattro Pro, Maple V, Autocad, and many other programs
Programming Experience in FORTRAN and Basic

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, August 1997 - Present
Teaching Assistant - Teach introductory Environmental Geoscience Lab
Advisor � Dr. Thomas Wilson, (304) 293-5603

US Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA, Summer 1998, Geologist - Geophysical Group, Western Mapping Team
Assisted research scientists in planning, organizing and conducting geophysical surveys in NV and CA. Collected, processed, mapped and corrected geophysical data using computer software and standard corrections. Used latest GPS technology. Gained experience as a member of a scientific research group.
Supervisor - David Ponce, (650) 329-5314

Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA 1995 - 1997
Residence Hall Assistant; Grader
Supervisor: Amy Longenecker, (610) 758-2555

Rohm and Haas, Philadelphia, PA Summer 1994 + 1995
Engineering Intern - Environmental Regulatory Affairs Department Responsible for the organization and production of environmental inventory reports using computer databases. Gained knowledge in EPA environmental regulations. Wrote programs and macros to automate production of reports and increase efficiency.
Supervisor: Richard DiMenna, (215) 592-3000 (switchboard)

Richboro Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Richboro, PA
Activities Assistant January 1991- June 1993
Planned, charted, and organized activities for nursing home residents. Trained and supervised four other co-workers while working as an assistant to the director.

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Research Assistant / Lab Technician Summer 1990
Modified and tested spectrophotometric blood oxygen measuring devices. Developed proposals for product miniaturization and biomedical applications. Utilized circuit analyzing computer programs.
Supervisor: Dr. Britton Chance, (215) 898-7159 (have not spoken in years)

Tanner Brothers Dairy Farm; Solly Brothers Farm, Ivyland 1989-1990
Store Clerk; Farm Hand

Bucks County Courier Times, Richboro and Levittown PA 1987-1990
Newspaper Carrier

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES, AWARDS AND INTERESTS

Shumaker Fund Award for Field Studies
Nominated Best Field Geologist, Lehigh University Field Camp, 1997
Spent Spring 1996 semester at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
US Olympic Training Center athlete - Jr. National Cycling Team finalist
President - Lehigh Univ. Cycling Team (3 years)
President - Lehigh Univ. Amateur Radio Society; Ham radio licensee, Advanced Class
Bucks County Emergency Management Agency - radio operator
Appliance repair; build and test electronic equipment
Backpacking, Skiing, and Travel