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2005 SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Ernest Prete, Jr. Geological Sciences Award : Jessica Strand Jessica Strand Accepts The $1000 Prete Award Jessica Strand (‘06) was selected as the recipient of the 2005 Ernest Prete, Jr. Geological Sciences Award. By receiving the $1,000 award, Jessica became the first Cal Poly Pomona Geological Sciences student to “win” two scholarships. In 2004, Jessica was the first recipient of the $750 Henderson – Valles Geosciences Scholarship. Adding the 2005 Prete Award raises the bar higher for future Geoscience majors. The Ernest Prete, Jr. Geological Sciences Scholarship is intended to recognize and support research that fosters a better understanding of Earth’s physical environment. Her study is an excellent example of such an environmental problem. Jessica Strand, working under the direction of Dr. Jon Nourse, is studying the impact of severe wildfires on the hydrogeology of the San Dimas Canyon watershed. The 2002 Williams wildfire has created a unique opportunity to examine the impact of wildfires on a local watershed. Jessica’s year-long study, collecting semi-monthly flow data from San Dimas Canyon streams, will add valuable additional data to the historical record. Comparisons and contrasts between historical data and her new flow measurements will contribute to our understanding of the environmental impact that wildfires have on watersheds. Being able to predict watershed contribution to the San Dimas reservoir will be useful to more effectively manage and use the local water resource. Henderson – Valles Geosciences Award: Miguel Espinoza and Robert Jones This year, the Geology faculty elected to split the $750 Henderson – Valles Geosciences Scholarship between Miguel Espinoza and Robert Jones. The scholarship recognizes scholastic achievement, contribution to the Department, help with faculty research, or a student’s own senior thesis study. Miguel Espinoza (’06) was recognized for his assistance with Dr. Jon Nourse’s field modules, field research in Mexico and the San Gabriels, his senior thesis research and this past December’s (2004) field vehicle fuel pump repairs. Miguel has frequently accompanied Dr. Nourse to Jon Nourse, Miguel Espinosa, John Klasik Page 4 Sonora field sites. Miguel’s knowledge of Sonoran field geology has helped make Nourse’s field modules successful. This work has also resulted in an important senior thesis some of which Miguel presented at the May Cordilleran Section GSA in San Jose, CA. By all accounts Miguel did exceptional service to the Department and the Geology program during last December’s field vehicle fuel pump failure. Miguel provided transportation, lodging and spent extra time in Arizona. His assistance made a very difficult and stressful episode more manageable and comfortable. Through this award, the faculty wanted to recognize Robert Jones’ (’05) for academic achievement, future aspirations and invaluable assistance given the Geoscience faculty as a student assistant/grader. For the past year, Robert has been a student grader for several courses. Robert was noted for his tireless efforts and efficient return of accurately graded assignments. His work greatly eased faculty grading responsibilities. Robert graduated in June of 2005. This summer he was a full-time intern at the Air Quality Management District office in Los Angles. This fall he starts pursuit of a Masters Degree in Environmental Science at Cal State Fullerton. Puente Hills Gem and Mineral Club Award: John Utick and Eli Lafromboise This is the first time the Puente Hills Gem and Mineral Club has decided to recognize Cal Poly Pomona Geology majors. The Club, under the leadership of Judge Robert L. Hess, wishes to encourage field studies in Geology by donating $500 to help defray field expenses. John Utick (’06) and Eli Lafromboise (’06) were recommended and jointly received the $500. Eli and John are working under Robert Jones, John Klasik John Utick Accepts $500 From Dr. Jeff Marshall the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Marshall. Their senior thesis furthers Dr. Marshall’s on-going studies of the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica. John and Eli used their award to help obtain four radio-carbon dates of beach rock in their study area. In return for the Scholarship, Eli and John gave a presentation at the Puente Hills Gem and Mineral Club’s November meeting. The Geological Sciences Department is most appreciative of the Club’s recognition of John and Eli. The Department hopes this marks the beginning of a long relationship.
Peter K. Valles AGI Glossary of Geology: Pablo Cortez John Klasik, Pablo Cortez Accepting The Valles AGI Glossary For the past five years, Peter Valles (’83) has donated an AGI Glossary of Geology and asked that the Department give it to a deserving student. Pablo Cortez is the 2005 recipient. Pablo is in his second year as a Geology major. He is a member of the nationally acclaimed SEES Program and a 2003 – 2004 Boeing Scholarship recipient. Pablo assisted Dr. Berry at the March 2005 Science Olympiad. Pablo’s senior thesis, under the direction of Dr. Nourse, investigates whether Brown’s Flat, in the San Gabriels is a landslide derived feature. We hope, through this Glossary, Pablo will continue his development as a Geologist. TELL US YOUR NEWS! NEW JOB? RETIRED? TAKE A TRIP? Allison Ruotolo accepts the $2000 CA Federation of Mineralogical Societies’ Scholarship California Federation of Mineralogical Societies Scholarship: Allison Ruotolo Congratulations go to Ms. Allison Ruotolo. Allison was received the 2005 California Federation of Mineralogical Societies’ scholarship. The competitive-based $2,000 award was given to Allison on June the 11 th . SPECIAL HONOR? EXOTIC VACATION? GET MARRIED? Appreciation Award: Ms. Linda Clementi When exceptional service to the Program from a person not formally affiliated with the Department arises, the Department likes to recognize that effort via an Appreciation Award. This year Ms. Linda Clementi’s curatorial assistance in the Bernard O. Lane Paleontology Laboratory deserves this special accolade. Linda is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona (not Geology) and has a deep passion for paleontology. For Dave Berry, Appreciation Award Recipient Linda Clementi, & John Klasik the past year she has spent virtually every day working in the Lane Laboratory. She has organized the collection, created a filing system, assisted Dr. Berry at the March Science Olympiad and during both his Earth, Time and Life and his Invertebrate Paleontology classes served as his lab assistant. Her assistance has fostered the educational mission of the Department. Page 5 NEW BABY? JUST WANT ATTENTION? (A photo or email .jpg would be perfect!)
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