Brigette A. Martini
1137 E. Cliff Dr. #2
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831)429-8781
bmartini@es.ucsc.edu

Education

1997-present University of California, Santa Cruz; fifth year PhD candidate

1993-1997 University of Arizona, Tucson; received B.S. in Geosciences, Summa Cum Laude

GPA 3.92/4.0

Experience

1997-present Graduate Student Researcher, UCSC

Spearheading development of applied geological remote sensing project in Long Valley Caldera, CA within the Earth Sciences Department. Research has included field work in Long Valley, Monterey Bay, Hawai'i, Yaquina Bay, and Fiji. I have conducted field acquistions of spectral data with portable spectroradiometers, as well as planned three separate airborne remote sensing acquistions in the Long Valley region in June, 1998, September, 1999, and September, 2000. Analysis of data has/is been done with ENVI, ERMapper, and ERDAS Imagine on SUN Sparc, PC, and MAC platforms. I have also been instrumental in the development of another remote sensing project within the Biology and Ocean Sciences Departments.

Winter 2002 Instructor for Remote Sensing and GIS in the Earth Sciences, UCSC

Fall 2000 Teaching Assistant for California Geology, UCSC

Instructed ~15 students in an introductory level geology laboratory that focused on Californian geological provinces. Material taught included basic structure, petrology, map reading, volcanology, seismology, and sedimentology. Assisted in all phases of grading and review, including construction of labs and weekly quizzes.
Summer 1999 Teaching Assistant in Geological Field Camp, UCSC

Instructed ~20 students for an intensive four week course in geological field methods taught in the Eastern Sierra. Instruction was conducted from a base camp with field work during the day and extensive "office" work at night in camp. Material taught included all phases of geological map creation, cross section and strat column creation, as well as report writing. Assisted in all phases of grading and review.
Spring 1999,
Fall 1997 Teaching Assistant in Geological Field Methods, UCSC

Instructed ~20 students in field methods both in a laboratory atmosphere and in five field exercises. Rewrote several existing labs to facilitate increased student comprehension. Material taught included basic geology as well as structural, sedimentological, and basic geophysical concepts. Map, strat column, and cross section creation are emphasized. Assisted in all phases of grading and evaluation.
1994-1997 Laboratory Technician in the Paleomagnetics Lab, University of Arizona, Tucson

Involved in all phases of paleomagnetic research with Dr. Robert Butler. I collected samples with Dr. Butler both in Arizona and in British Columbia and conducted core sample preparation on these samples. Analysis of these samples was carried out via thermal demagnetization procedures and measurements made with a magnetometer. My last year included analysis of the data and a poster presentation of the results at the yearly departmental colloquium.
Summer 1995 Internship in the Geochronology Lab, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

One of twenty interns chosen for undergraduate research opportunities in the Geophysical Institute. Worked on a research project with Dr. Paul Layer that involved Ar-Ar age dating of very young volcanics from the Aleutian volcano Aniakchak. Work included the use of a laser fusion mass spectrometer. Research culminated in a talk and paper for the Institute.
1992-1993 Internship in the Nuclear Fuels Division of Siemens Power Corporation, Richland, WA

Carried out adminstrative duties in the Fuel Design department including extensive desktop publishing and data entry of both adminstrative documents and of scientific data. Developed valuable interpersonal skills while working with over forty engineers and other administrative personnel within the department.

Computer Skills

UNIX, DOS

Word, WordPerfect

Excel, Lotus

ENVI, ERDAS Imagine, ERMapper, ARCView

HTML code

ADOBE Photoshop, Illustrator

Awards and Honors

2000-2001 Graduate Assistantships in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Fellowship
1999-2000 Institute of Geological and Planetary Physics (IGPP) Fellowship
1998-1999 ARCS Foundation Fellowship
Spring 1997 Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, University of Arizona
1994-1995 Highest Academic Distinction (4.0/4.0 entire year), University of Arizona
1993-1997 Dean's List (5 semesters), Honorable Mention (3 semesters)
1993-1997 Out of State Tuition Waiver Scholarship, University of Arizona

Professional Organizations

1997-present American Geophysical Union member
1999-present Geological Society of America member
1999-present IEEE member

1997-present			University of California, Santa Cruz; fifth year PhD candidate
1993-1997			University of Arizona, Tucson; received B.S. in Geosciences, Summa Cum Laude
			GPA 3.92/4.0

1997-present			Graduate Student Researcher, UCSC
			Spearheading development of applied geological remote sensing project in Long Valley Caldera, CA within the Earth Sciences Department. Research has included field work in Long Valley, Monterey Bay, Hawai'i, Yaquina Bay, and Fiji. I have conducted field acquistions of spectral data with portable spectroradiometers, as well as planned three separate airborne remote sensing acquistions in the Long Valley region in June, 1998, September, 1999, and September, 2000. Analysis of data has/is been done with ENVI, ERMapper, and ERDAS Imagine on SUN Sparc, PC, and MAC platforms. I have also been instrumental in the development of another remote sensing project within the Biology and Ocean Sciences Departments.
Winter 2002			Instructor for Remote Sensing and GIS in the Earth Sciences, UCSC

Fall 2000			Teaching Assistant for California Geology, UCSC
			Instructed ~15 students in an introductory level geology laboratory that focused on Californian geological provinces. Material taught included basic structure, petrology, map reading, volcanology, seismology, and sedimentology. Assisted in all phases of grading and review, including construction of labs and weekly quizzes.
Summer 1999			Teaching Assistant in Geological Field Camp, UCSC
			Instructed ~20 students for an intensive four week course in geological field methods taught in the Eastern Sierra. Instruction was conducted from a base camp with field work during the day and extensive "office" work at night in camp. Material taught included all phases of geological map creation, cross section and strat column creation, as well as report writing. Assisted in all phases of grading and review.
Spring 1999, Fall 1997			Teaching Assistant in Geological Field Methods, UCSC
			Instructed ~20 students in field methods both in a laboratory atmosphere and in five field exercises. Rewrote several existing labs to facilitate increased student comprehension. Material taught included basic geology as well as structural, sedimentological, and basic geophysical concepts. Map, strat column, and cross section creation are emphasized. Assisted in all phases of grading and evaluation.
1994-1997			Laboratory Technician in the Paleomagnetics Lab, University of Arizona, Tucson
			Involved in all phases of paleomagnetic research with Dr. Robert Butler. I collected samples with Dr. Butler both in Arizona and in British Columbia and conducted core sample preparation on these samples. Analysis of these samples was carried out via thermal demagnetization procedures and measurements made with a magnetometer. My last year included analysis of the data and a poster presentation of the results at the yearly departmental colloquium.
Summer 1995			Internship in the Geochronology Lab, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska, Fairbanks
			One of twenty interns chosen for undergraduate research opportunities in the Geophysical Institute. Worked on a research project with Dr. Paul Layer that involved Ar-Ar age dating of very young volcanics from the Aleutian volcano Aniakchak. Work included the use of a laser fusion mass spectrometer. Research culminated in a talk and paper for the Institute.
1992-1993			Internship in the Nuclear Fuels Division of Siemens Power Corporation, Richland, WA
			Carried out adminstrative duties in the Fuel Design department including extensive desktop publishing and data entry of both adminstrative documents and of scientific data. Developed valuable interpersonal skills while working with over forty engineers and other administrative personnel within the department.