Michael Schenk

Michael David Schenk

Student Worker

Professional Summary

Masters student, research assistant, and teaching assistant studying past climate changes and how those mechanics may function as climate continues to change. I analyze precipitation and evaporation of lakes through the scope of geochemistry with diatoms, isotopes (hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen), and water chemistry.

Education

B.A. Audio Production : Ohio University Athens, OH, 2010 (Music production, recording, live events)

B.S. Geology : University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2024 (Environmental Geochemistry)

Positions and Work Experience

2022 -2024 Undergraduate Research Assistant, Processed and analyzed samples in the Geochemistry lab., University of Cincinnati,

2024 - Graduate Assistant and TA, Conducting research, including lab and field work. , University of Cincinnati ,

Presentations

Poster Presentations

Michael Schenk1, Aaron F. Diefendorf1, Megan C. Corcoran1, Watts Dietrich2,  Andrew J. Kmetz1, Thomas V. Lowell1, Hans Naake1, Greg C. Wiles3 and Mark A. Wilson3 (08-2024. ) Characterizing the controls on lake water isotopes for diatom biomarker paleohydrology calibrations .Goldschmidt 2024 Conference , Chicago. . Conference. . Level:International

Honors and Awards

2023 Outstanding Upperclass Undergraduate Award from the University of Cincinnati's Geoscience department for academic success. Status:Recipient Level:Department Type:Recognition

2024 Outstanding Graduating Senior Award from the University of Cincinnati's Geoscience department for academic success. Level:Department Type:Recognition

2024 Magna Cum Laude Honors for B.S. graduation.

Contact Information

schenkmd@mail.uc.edu