Nicholas Patton

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Pocatello, Idaho, United States

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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
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  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