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810 E Kearney St Apt 5Laramie, WY 82070Jboyd6@uwyo.edu

217.855.9315

EDUCATIONUniversity of Wyoming, Laramie, WY May 2013

PhD Candidate Geology, Advisor: Barbara Carrapa, Evolution of Contractional Orogenic Belts Through Time: adetailed study of the controls on exhumation rates of orogenic belts through their associated basins

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL May 2008 Bachelor of Science in Geology, Resource Geology specialization, Graduated Magna cum Laude Major GPA: 4.0/4.0; cumulative GPA 3.82/4.0

Richland Community College, Decatur, IL May 2005 Associate in Arts, Graduated Summa cum Laude Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0

RESEARCH/ FIELDWORK EXPERIENCEGraduate Research University of Wyoming 2008

Advisor: Dr. Barbara CarrapaThesis title: Evolution of Contractional Orogenic Belts Through Time: a detailed study of the controls on exhumation

rates of orogenic belts through their associated basins Purpose: To develop a better understanding of the evolution of contractional orogenic belts through the detailed study

of their associated basins, in particular to gain a better understanding of the effects of tectonic forces vs. erosion onthe exhumation of said belts using the central Andes in northwestern Argentina as a type example.

Project will involve detailed geologic mapping of the study area, sample collection for provenance studies, and apatitefission track thermochronology

Undergraduate Research Mount Barcroft Pluton, Bishop, CA 2008 Collaborated with Dr. Eric Ferr (SIUC) on the design and implementation of a geophysical survey of the bulk

magnetic susceptibility (Km) of the pluton using portable susceptibility meters to test the validity of the previouslyobserved apparent relationship between Km and elevation as well as measuring the influence of intruding dikes onthe Km as a primary causes of magnetic fabric heterogeneity, team leader for half of personnel on project

Senior Independent Study Mount Barcroft Pluton, Bishop, CA 2007Advisor: Dr. Eric Ferr (SIUC)Title: Spatial distribution of magnetic susceptibility in the Mt. Barcroft granodiorite, White Mountains, California:

implications for arc magmatic processes Purpose: To determine the primary cause(s) of the heterogeneity in the magnetic fabric of the Mt. Barcroft

granodiorite as described previously by Michelsen (2003) Conducted a sampling expedition at high elevation to collect a series of oriented samples to determine cause of

magnetic fabric heterogeneity, prepared samples and measured AMS for further analysisField course Stratigraphy and Tectonics of the Southwestern US 2007

Instructor: Dr. John Marzolf (SIUC) Collected samples for stable carbon isotope analysis and organic carbon content (1 week) Studied a transect of the Triassic and Jurassic stratigraphy from the Mojave Desert to the Colorado Plateau

Undergraduate Research Assistant Tuolumne Intrusion, Sierra Nevada 2007 Assisted Dr. Eric Ferr, in collaboration with Dr. Scott Paterson at University of Southern California, in a sampling

expedition in the Soldier Lake Pluton and the Tuolumne Meadows Intrusive suite to perform AMS studies on thesamples collected

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Field Camp MT, WY, ID 2007Instructors: Dr. Eric Ferr, Dr. John Marzolf, and Dr. Richard Fifarek

Mapped projects in sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks, measured a stratigraphic section and receivedbasic training in field techniques (6 weeks)

EMPLOYMENTUniversity of Wyoming,Laramie, WY 2008Teaching Assistant

Intro to Petrology Instructor: Dr. B. R Frost Teach lab in which students are trained in the basic identification and analysis of minerals and textures in both hand

specimen and thin sectionSouthern Illinois University Carbondale,MT, WY, ID Summer 2008Teaching Assistant

Field Camp Instructors: Dr. Eric Ferr, Dr. John Marzolf, and Dr. Yvette Kuiper

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Instructed students in basic field techniques including the taking of structural measurements, mapping in various rocktypes, and measuring a stratigraphic section

Student Recreation Center (SRC), Carbondale, IL 2005-2008Student Worker

Planned and supervised outdoor trips offered by the SRC Supervised climbers and staff to enforce safety regulations, maintained the wall, and designed new climbing routes Imparted knowledge and skills to groups to enrich their understanding and experience in the areas of geology,

climbing, hiking/backpacking, and cookingYellowstone Bighorn Research Association Field Station, Red Lodge, MT Summer 2006Assistant Cook

Prepared and served meals for up to 80 peopleArcher Daniels Midland Company, Decatur, IL 2001-2005Pressman/ Inventory Specialist

Gathered materials for orders, printed orders and assisted the other pressmen in completion of assigned duties Designed and implemented an inventory control system, interacted with accountants and auditors to resolve problems Provided technical support for computers on location

Abbot & Foran, Inc., Decatur, IL 2000-2001Bindery Manager

Supervised the completion of all printing orders, including the delivery of such orders Assisted pressmen as needed

SKILLS Received Professional Rescuer CPR/AED and First Aid certifications from Red Cross Experienced in use of slab-cutting rock saw, trim saw, and Kappabridge for AMS studies Proficient in the use of portable magnetic susceptibility meters (KT-9 and SM-30) Competent in operation of petrographic microscope for thin section analysis

HONORS/AWARDS Most Outstanding Graduating Senior Award (Geology Dept) 2008 Ira E. Odom Scholarship for scholastic honors 2008 Stan and Jane Harris Scholarship for scholastic honors 2005-2006 & 2006-2007 Bill D. Allen Memorial Scholarship for scholastic honors 2007

ABSTRACTSMichelsen, K.J., Keller, K.G., Boyd, J.D., Ferr, E.C., Can-Tapia, E., Ernst, W.G. (2008). Origin of the variations in

magnetic susceptibility with depth in the Barcroft granodiorite pluton, White Mountains, California. AGU Fall Meeting,

San Francisco.Michelsen, K.J., Ferr, E.C., Law, R.D., Boyd, J.D., Ernst, W.G. and de Saint-Blanquat, M. (2007). Spatial distribution of

magnetic susceptibility in the Mt. Barcroft granodiorite, White Mountains, California: implications for arc magmaticprocesses. AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Geological Society of America (GSA) October 2006 Presen American Geophysical Union (AGU) September 2007 - Presen International Association for Mathematical Geology (IAMG) December 2007 - Presen

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