Résumé

Contact InformationRyan S. Alexander860 Old Eagle WayGreenwood, IN 46143

Cell: (217) 918-1380Email: ralexander41@gmail.com

ralexan1@olivet.edu

EducationB.S., Geology, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL, 2007

M.S., ABT, Geology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 2008-2010Thesis Research: Detrital Zircon Geochronology and Geochemistry of Permian-

Triassic Metasedimentary Rocks in the Baker Terrane, Blue Mountains Province, NE Oregon

Work ExperienceThe University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 2008-2010Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant

Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL, 2010-2014Adjunct Professor

Gander Mountain, Greenwood, IN, 2015Firearms Sales Associate

Guitarworks, Greenwood, IN, 2015Sales Associate

Research Assistant ExperienceUniversity of Alabama 1 semester

Research Experience and GrantsOlivet Nazarene UniversitySummer 2005, Variable Star Research, Pence-Boyce Summer Research GrantSummer 2006, Supernova Research, Pence-Boyce Summer Research Grant

The University of AlabamaW. Gary Hooks Endowed Geology FundWallace C. Johnson Geological Sciences Endowed Support Fund

Statistical and Computer Experience

Java ProgrammingArcGIS, GIS/GPSRockWorksSurferIg&MetPetStellariumThe Sky Astronomy SoftwareThe Digital Sky SoftwareSky Guide Astronomy SoftwareDigistar 3 Planetarium Software

Equipment UsedXRF, University of AlabamaICPMS, University of AlabamaLA-MC-ICPMS, University of Alabama through the University of ArizonaEM3 Stream Table, Olivet Nazarene University

Field ExperienceOlivet Nazarene UniversitySedimentology and Stratigraphy Field Trip, Southern Illinois, Fall 2003Structural Geology and Field Methods Field Trip, Central Wisconsin, Spring 2004Southwest Field Camp, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Summer 2005Applied Hydrogeology Field Trip, Western Indiana, Fall 2005Applied Geophysics Working Labs, ONU campus, Spring 2006Geomorphology and Earth Materials Michigan and Ontario Field Camp, Fall 2006Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Field Trip, Southeast Missouri, Spring 2007

University of AlabamaGeology of the Southern Appalachians, Alabama, Georgia, Fall 2008Thesis Research and Mapping, Oregon, Summer 2009Geology of the Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Spring 2010

Teaching Assistant ExperienceOlivet Nazarene UniversityAstronomy 4 semestersTools of Astronomy 2 semestersStructural Geology and Field Methods 1 semesterGeography 1 semesterPhysical Science 1 semester

University of AlabamaIgneous and Metamorphic Petrology 1 semesterIntroduction to Geology 1 semester

Professional Affiliations

Olivet Geological Society, Secretary 2006-2007Geological Society of America

Professional ExperienceStudent Director of the Reed Observatory, ONUPlanetarium Operator, Strickler Planetarium

Professional PresentationsDetrital Zircon Geochronology and Geochemistry of Permian-Triassic Metasedimentary Rocks in the Baker Terrane, Blue Mountains Province, NE Oregon, Poster Presentation, Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Portland, OR, Fall 2009

Teaching ExperienceAdjunct ProfessorDepartment of Chemistry and Geosciences, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL

Classes: Intro Astronomy 8 semestersTools of Astronomy* 4 semestersCollege Physics I 2 semestersCollege Physics II 2 semestersIg and Met Petrology* 1 semesterEarth/Space for Elem. Ed. 1 semesterThe Earth’s Weather (Online)* 1 semesterWeather and Climate (Online)* 1 semesterFreshman Connections Seminar 1 semester

Labs: Intro Astronomy 8 semesters Physical/Historical Geology 8 semesters College Physics I 2 semesters College Physics II 2 semesters E/S for Elem. Ed. 2 semester Physical Science for Elem. Ed. 1 semester Ig/Met Petrology* 1 semester

*denotes upper division class

Field Trips: Earth Materials Field Trip, Ontario, Canada, Fall 2010/Fall 2012 (assisted)Structural Geology/Field Methods, Southern Appalachians, Spring 2011 (assisted)Ig/Met Petrology, SE Missouri, Spring 2012 (Lead)E/S for Elem. Ed., Illinois, Fall 2013 (Lead)

Student Research: Senior Geology student, Variable Star Imaging and Research, Summer 2013

Teaching InterestsEarth Sciences

Space SciencesPhysical Sciences

Additional CertificationsC.O.O.L. Online Instruction, Olivet Nazarene University, Spring 2013Teaching Introductory Weather, Chatauqua Short Corse, Summer 2013