As a student it is important to not only grow in knowledge and understanding of your academic interests but also grow as a leader, take charge and network with other professionals in the industry. Below are some of my extracurricular activities and interests.
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Geologic Society of America, South-East Section Annual Conference Columbia, South Carolina. March 2016
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I was a student volunteer at this conference where I coordinated technical oral sessions by acting as a liaison between session chairs and speakers.
Remediation Workshop and Professional Development Hours (PDH)
Buffalo NY - April 2015 and May 2016
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Attended the workshop to learn more about environmental remediation practices, techniques and to keep myself informed of the latest soil and groundwater remediation technologies.
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Buffalo Association of Professional Geologist (BAPG)
New York State Council of Professional Geologist (NYSCPG)
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As a member of these two professional organizations I get the previlige to attend member meetings, presentation and also network with local professionals in the field.
40 Hour OSHA-HAZWOPER Course
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I realized that having the 40 Hour certificate would be really beneficial for a job search and so I contacted the program department at UB. After conducting some surverys it was concluded that there were other students who wanted to take the training as well. So I organized and coordinated between the instructor and students for the training to be held at UB.
Mark Diamond Research Fund Review Council, University at Buffalo
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During the summer of 2015, I was fortunate enough to be a part of the review council for awarding fundings for research to students. Through this process I have learned to work together as a group and come to a decision of whether proposals would be accepted or rejected for grants.
University Presbyterian Church, Buffalo NY
Food Pantry Volunteer
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I have always wanted to give back to the community that I live in and so I found this volunteering opportunity as a way to not only help out the community but also serve others in need.