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