Jenna Fischer

15600 Cobalt Street NW · Ramsey, MN 55303 · (763)2135537 · jenna.n.fischer@gmail.com

Wharf Resources (U.S.A.), Inc. Co-Op Exploration Geologist

Experience

Co-Op Exploration Geoscientist

Wharf Resources (U.S.A.), Inc., of Coeur Mining, Inc.
10928 Wharf Rd, Lead, SD 57754
Supervisor: Kenan Sarratt

· Survey drill sites for exploration
· Data entry for acQuire and GEMS
· Prepare, Analyze, and Record samples
· Logging drillholes and sample chips
· Conduct density testing on samples
· Communicate with Engineers and Contractors

January 2017 to Present

Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dating Laboratory Assistant

Department of Geosciences at North Dakota State University
Supervisor: Dr. Kenneth Lepper

· Sample stratigraphic layers and record an observed field analysis of morphological and sediment features
· Prepare and chemically treat samples for dating tests
· Apply procedures for proper safety and cleanliness for a laboratory setting
· Formulate research to present at the Geological Society of America’s annual conference (2017)

June 2018 to March 2019

Research Assistant

Department of Geosciences at North Dakota State University
Supervisor: Dr. Stephanie Day

· Experience searching multiple databases for relevant information
· Utilized geologic terms to describe exact locations and characteristics of geologic features
· Mapped the location of landslide

September 2017 to Graduation (May 2018)

Teaching Assistant

Department of Geosciences at North Dakota State University
Supervisor: Lecturer Jessie Rock

· Teach students on introductory geology
· Collaborate and prepare the lab for multiple classes
· Actively lead small and large group discussions

January 2017 to Graduation (May 2018)

Watercraft Inspector

Anoka County Parks
Supervisor: Jessica Abarca

· Identify and Study invasive species found in the state of Minnesota
· Teach the public of the consequences of invasive species populating Minnesotan ecosystems
· Collaborate with the DNR to stop the spread of invasive species in Anoka County lakes and rivers

May 2017 to August 2017

Parks and Recreation Maintenance Seasonal

Anoka County Parks
Supervisor: Joe Baker

· Independently planned and completed projects
· Worked outdoors in many different conditions

May 2015 to August 2016

Education

North Dakota State University

Bachelor of Science
Geology Major
Classes for Bachelors
August 2015 to May 2018

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Geographic Information Science Certificate
Classes for Certificate
January 2018 to May 2018

University of Mary

Math Major

Transferred after 1 year to become a Geology Major at North Dakota State University.

August 2014 to May 2015

Anoka Ramsey Community College

Post Secondary Education Opportunity

September 2012 to June 2014

Anoka High

Highschool Diploma with High Honors

September 2010 to June 2014

Abstracts

GSA Abstracts

    THE VEXING CHRONOLOGY OF LAKE AGASSIZ’S TINTAH SHORELINE
    Kenneth Lepper, Jenna Fischer , Trent Olson, Sara Gibbs Schnucker, Haley Marston, Logan Clark Oral Presentation, GSA North-Central Annual Meeting, 2018.

    DATING THE LATEST TINTAH SHORELINE OF LAKE AGASSIZ IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA: ADDING TO THE GEOCHRONOLOGIC PUZZLE
    Trent Olson, Jenna Fischer , Logan Clark, Sara Gibbs Schnucker, Haley Marston, Kenneth Lepper
    Poster Presentation, Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, 2017.

    CHRONOQUEST: OUR ADVENTURES IN A TEAM-BASED, STUDENT-MANAGED AUTHENTIC GEOCHRONOLOGY RESEARCH COURSE
    Trent Olson, Sara Gibbs Schnucker, Haley Marston, Jenna Fischer , Logan Clark, Kenneth Lepper
    Poster Presentation, Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, 2017.

Skills

Programs
  • GIS
    ArcGIS Javascript API
    HTML
    Visual Basic
    Microsoft Office
Geology
  • · Land Surveying
    · Identifying and labeling samples
    · Geologic logging
    · Introduction to acquire database management

Voluteer Opportunities

ECS Earth Day: Party for the Planet

NDSU
Red River Zoo, Fargo, ND

· Teaching the public about basic geologic concepts and theories
· Teaching the concepts of evolution

April 22, 2018

Darwin Days

NDSU
Fargo, ND

· Teaching the public about basic geologic concepts and theories

2017/ 2018

Student Advisory Board

NDSU
Fargo, ND

· Planned social events for students
· Put in a position of leadership to be a role model for underclassmen

2016/ 2017

Coaching Club Soccer

Northern Lights Soccer Club
Ramsey, MN

· Plan lessons
· Teach soccer

2012/ 2013

Field Studies

North Shore Geology Field Study

NDSU
North Shore of Minnesota

· Introduced to mining of Iron Ore, Copper, and Amethyst
· Sketched outcrops
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Fall 2017

Palentology of Southern Minnesota/ Iowa

NDSU
Southern Minnesota/ North East Iowa/ South West Wisconsin

· Experience with Protozoic beds and organisms; such as crinoids, trilobites, nautili, bivales, graptolites, etc...
· Introduc

Spring 2017

Little Badlands Field Study

NDSU
Near South Heart, ND

· Introduced to mining of Iron Ore, Copper, and Amethyst
· Sketched outcrops
·

Fall 2017

Organizations

Geologic Society of America

2017/ 2018

NDSU Geology Club

2015-2018

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

2014

Interests

Apart from enjoying my classes at NDSU and learning about geology and the natural world, i enjoy exploring the natural world.

I am also a die hard Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Jane Austen fan.