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Kyle McDonald

Kyle McDonald

Low Voltage Electric Technician Apprentice

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Environmental Scientist at Trihydro Corporation

  • Education

    • University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Energy Resources

      2006 - 2011
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Energy Resource Management and Development (SER) 3.3

      Activities and Societies: Founder and First President of the Energy Resource Club, a recognized student organization. Undergraduate Research in Water Quality Lab, Department of Renewable Resources. A member of the first graduating class from UW's School of Energy Resources. Obtained a Minor in Geology.

    • University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Department of Ecosystem Science and Management

      2012 - 2013
      Master of Science (MSc) Water Resources 3.8

      Activities and Societies: Member, Energy Resource Club. SWITCH ambassador. Student Member since 2011 of AAPG, Energy Minerals Div. and Div. of Environmental Geosciences. Field of Research: Removal of toxic arsenic from water using patented CuO nanoparticles.International research experience at New Delhi, India. Collaborative research with scientists in the School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

    • University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences, Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Environment and Natural Resources 3.3

    • University of Wyoming

      2011 - 2013
      Master of Science - MS Rangeland Ecology/Watershed Management 3.8

  • Experience

    • Electronic Design Associates

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2006
      Low Voltage Electric Technician Apprentice

      Design and installation of low voltage audio and video electronic systems in residential and commercial settings.

    • The Q Roadhouse

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
      Expeditor, Server, Busser, Runner

      Worked summer and winter seasons while home from University.

    • University of Wyoming Department of Renewable Resources

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
      Research Scientist

      Undergraduate research for Dr. KJ Reddy in the University of Wyoming water quality laboratory working on CuO nanoparticles as an adsorbant for removing arsenic from water. Published work:K.J. McDonald, B. Reynolds, and K.J. Reddy. "Intrinsic properties of cupric oxide nanoparticles enable effective filtration of arsenic from water." Scientific reports 5 (2015).K.J. McDonald, K.J. Reddy, N. Singh, R.P. Singh, S. Mukherjee. “Removal of Arsenic from Groundwater in West Bengal, India using CuO Nanoparticle Adsorbent.” Environmental Earth Sciences: 1-9 (2014). K. J. Reddy, K. J. McDonald, and H. King. "A Novel Arsenic Removal Process for Water Using Cupric Oxide Nanoparticles." Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 397 (2013) 96-102.N. Singh, R.P. Singh, S. Mukherjee, K.J. McDonald, K.J. Reddy. “Hydro-geological processes controlling the release of arsenic in part of 24 Parganas district, West Bengal.” Environmental Earth Science (2013). MS# ENGE – D – 00635.K.J. McDonald, K.J. Reddy. “Arsenic Removal Process for Water using Cupric Oxide Nanoparticles: Kinetics and Flow-through Column Studies.” ICOBTE Proceedings of The 12th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements(2013). (ed.) M. Selim and J. Seaman. 20-0115. P268; Athens, GA, USA. Show less

    • University of Wyoming

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
      MS in Water Resources; MS in Rangeland Ecology/Watershed Management

      Thesis research: Development and testing of a novel method to remove arsenic from water using cupric oxide nanoparticles in a continuous flow-through filtration column.

    • Snowy Mountain Brewing

      Mar 2012 - Sept 2012
      Apprentice Brewer

      Helped with brewing, fermentation, storage, and service preparation of beer on a 5 barrel brewing system in Saratoga, Wyoming.

    • Laramie Amateur Hockey Club

      Sept 2012 - Mar 2013
      Assistant Coach - Bantams

      Volunteer position as assistant coach for the Laramie bantam (ages 13-14) ice hockey team. Certified as USA Hockey CEP Level I.

    • Trihydro Corporation

      Feb 2014 - now
      Environmental Scientist

    • Presume Competence of Jackson Hole

      Mar 2015 - now
      Treasurer, Board of Directors

      Presume Competence of Jackson Hole is a not-for-profit charitable organization established in memory of Dede McDonald that provides pediatric therapeutic equipment and support to the greater Jackson Hole community. Find out more at http://www.pcjackson.org/.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Environmental Professional - In Training

      Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals
      Jul 2017

    • Certified Environmental Scientist

      National Registry of Environmental Professionals
      Mar 2017

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Special Olympics on Dec 2002
      Special OlympicsAssociated with Kyle McDonald