Brandon Taylor, MS
Contact: brandon.taylor@rwma.com
EDUCATION:
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
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M.S. Geosciences, 2010 |
State University of New York, Oneonta, NY
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B.S. Geology, Minor: Water Resources. Graduated with Earth Sciences Department Honors, 2007 |
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
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Karst Geology Field Course, 2005 |
SKILLS:
Relevant Coursework:
Groundwater Modeling, Hydrogeology, Applied Hydrogeology, Watershed Management, Sedimentary Geochemistry, Isotope Geochemistry, Paleoclimatology, Climatic Change
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite
EXPERIENCE:
Research/Teaching Assistant, UMass Amherst 2007 - 2009
University of Massechusettes, Amherst, MA
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Collected and analyzed speleothem carbonate samples for stable isotope analysis and subsequent paleoclimate reconstruction |
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Instructed introductory level geology courses and assisted with upper level classes |
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Performed geologic mapping, geochemical monitoring and sample collection in numerous remote cave and karst areas |
ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
“Speleothems as a Paleoclimate Proxy and a Case Study from Southeastern Brazil”
-Presented during Spring 2009 as part of the UMass Amherst Geosciences Department Professional Seminar series.
“Applying Karst Hydrologic Techniques to Calculate Englaical Tunnel Discharge, Bering Glacier, Alaska”
-Presented during the Spring 2007 Northeastern Section meeting of the Geological Society of America.
