Nicholas Patton

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Education

    • University of Canterbury

      2020 - 2022
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    • Idaho State University

      2014 - 2016
      Master's degree Biogeochemistry- Pedology and Hydrology
    • California University of Pennsylvania

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Chemistry and Geology 3.35

      Activities and Societies: Pittsburgh Geological Society, American Association of Petroleum Geologist, Sigma Gamma Epsilon Honor Society, Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society, Geolgy Club and Chemistry Club

    • The University of Queensland

      2018 - 2022
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Paleoclimatology and Biogeochemistry
    • Ashland University

      2009 - 2010
      Chemistry

      Activities and Societies: Track and Field Team, Chemistry Club and American Cancer Society

    • The University of Queensland

      -
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Geology/Earth Science, General
  • Experience

    • California University of Pennsylvania

      Jul 2011 - Dec 2013

      Assisting in a summer geology field course along with preparing labs, grading tests and calibration of instruments. Monitored and recorded all visitors entering Carter Hall. Maintained dorm community, created programs based on character, community and career.

      • Teaching Assistant

        May 2013 - Dec 2013
      • Desk Assistant

        Jul 2011 - Dec 2013
      • Resident Assistant

        Jul 2011 - May 2012
    • Comtech Industries, Inc.

      Apr 2012 - Aug 2012
      Summer Intern

      Participated in water treatments, assisting in radiation surveys, and aiding in safety inspections for both Chevron and Cabot Oil and Gas industries.

    • Federal Bureau of Prisons

      Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
      Safety Manager Intern

      Assisted and observed the Safety Manager at a government facility to maintain safety code and regulation for government, OSHA, DEP, and EPA standards.

    • Washington County Watershed Alliance

      Jan 2013 - Mar 2014
      Scientist
    • Hatch Mott MacDonald

      Feb 2013 - May 2014
      Scientist I

      Aided in mitigation and monitoring of longwall affected streams within southwestern Pennsylvania by collection of daily flows, well heads, water samples, and coordinates of heaves, fractures and discharge points.

    • Idaho State University

      May 2014 - Sept 2022
      • Lab Technician for Center for Ecological Research and Education and Field Technician at Reynolds CZO

        May 2016 - Sept 2022
      • Graduate Research Assistant

        May 2014 - May 2016
    • USDA-ARS

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2017
      Hydrologic Technician
    • The University of Queensland

      Apr 2018 - Apr 2020
      PHD Student
    • University of Canterbury

      Apr 2020 - Sept 2022
      PHD Graduate Student
    • Desert Research Institute

      Aug 2022 - Dec 2023
      Postdoctoral Researcher - Soil Science/Soil Physics/Geomorphology |
    • Idaho State University

      Dec 2023 - now
      Postdoctoral Researcher

      I am working with the Critical Zone Network (CZNet) on the Geomicrobiology Project. The goal of this work is to better understand the geologic and microbial mechanisms controlling ecosystem and landscape evolution.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • 10 Hour OSHA Hazard Recognition Training for the Construction Industry

      American Safety Council, Inc
      Jun 2012
    • First Aid CPR AED

      American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
      Sept 2013
    • NORM Hazard Training

      Comtech Industries, Inc.
      Jun 2012
    • Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Covey Training

      FranklinCovey
      Jul 2011
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nicholas Patton
      Environmental Science Award Department of Earth Science Dec 2013
    • Awarded to Nicholas Patton
      Awarded First Place Poster at PASSHE STEM Conference - Nov 2013