Dept. of Geography, Geology and Anthropology

Terre Haute, IN 47802                          

Indiana State University, Science Bldg. Rm 159

Phone: (810)338-2286                         

4314 South 5^th Street Apt #2   

Terre Haute, IN 47809

Email: jess.adamic@gmail.com            

Phone: (812)237-2444

Summary of Qualifications

·         Conducting interdisciplinary research in environmental geology from October of 2002 to May of 2004

·         Conducting interdisciplinary research in paleoceanography since June of 2004

·         Participant on 2 research cruises

·         Published 7 abstracts and have given 4 research presentations at national and regional GSA meetings

·         Teaching assistant for a geology lab course and given 5 education-oriented seminars

·         Extremely active in science related educational outreach programs

Education

B.S., Geology, Indiana State University, Anticipated 2006

GPA   3.00 / 4.00

Research Experience

2004-present Undergraduate Student Researcher at Indiana State University in Paleoceanography, Advisor: Dr. Tony Rathburn

2004 (Sept)   Student Participant, University of San Diego Student Research Cruise, Chief Scientist:  Dr. Ron Kauffman, R/V Robert Gordon Sproul

2004 (July)      Unimak/Gulf of Alaska Research Cruise, Chief Scientists: Dr. Tony Rathburn / Dr. Randy Keller, R/V Roger Revelle

2002-2003     Undergraduate Student Researcher, Indiana State University Environmental Geology, Advisor: Dr. Sandra Brake

Abstracts and Presentations

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Adamic, Jessica F., Extreme Learning in the Aleutians.  Joint Meeting of the 16^th Annual Argonne Symposium and CSUI, November 2005, Chicago, IL. 

Adamic, Jessica F., Kluesner, Jared W., Rathburn Anthony E., Pérez, Elena M., Basak, Chanranath, Levin, Lisa A., Joris Gieskes M., Martin, John B., Ziebis, Weibke, Tryon, Mike D., Comparisons of Vertical Distribution Patterns of Living (stained) Benthic Foraminifera from the Aleutian Margin.  2005 Geological Society of America National Meeting, October 2005, Salt Lake City, UT (Accepted)

Adamic, Jessica F., Pérez, M. Elena, Rathburn, Anthony E., Kluesner, Jared W., Basak, Chandranath, Abriani, Michelle A., Shepherd, Amanda S., Wrightsman, Brian K., Ziebis, Wiebke, Martin, Jon, Comparison of Vertical Distribution Patterns of Living (Stained) Benthic Foraminiferal Assemblages From an Alaskan Margin Cold Methane Seep and the Surrounding Seafloor.  2005 Geological Society of America North-Central Section Meeting, May 2005, Minneapolis, MN.  (Accepted)

Adamic, Jessica F., Pérez, M. Elena, Rathburn, Anthony E., Kluesner, Jared W., Basak, Chandranath, Abriani, Michelle A., Shepherd, Amanda S., Wrightsman, Brian K., Ziebis, Wiebke, Martin, Jon, Comparison of Vertical Distribution Patterns of Living (Stained) Benthic Foraminiferal Assemblages From an Alaskan Margin Cold Methane Seep.  2005 9^th Annual Undergraduate/Graduate Research Showcase, Indiana State University

Kluesner, Jared W., Rathburn, Anthony E., Pérez, M. Elena, Adamic, Jessica F. , Basak, Chandranath, Abriani, Michelle A., Shepherd, Amanda S., Wrightsman, Brian K., Ziebis, Wiebke, Gieskes, Joris M., Vertical Distribution Patterns of Living (Stained) Benthic Foraminifera From The Aleutian Margin.  2005 Geological Society of America North-Central Section Meeting, May 2005, Minneapolis, MN. 

Rathburn, A.E., Levin. L.A., Gieskes, J.M., Ziebis, W., Martin, J.B., Tryon, M.D., Fryer,  G.J., McMurtry, G.M., Perez, M.E., Fodrie, J., Bahls. A., Abriani, M., Wrightsman, B., Adamic, J., McMillan, P.A.,  Neira, C.E., Mendoza, G.F., Leddick, J.E., Do, J., Of Tsunamis and Seafloor Dynamics: Initial Results of Research Off the Aleutian Islands, Alaska.  Joint Meeting of the 15^th Annual Argonne Symposium and CSUI, November 2004, Chicago, IL. 

Wrightsman, B., Jellinek, T., Rathburn, A., Kluesner, J., Adamic, J., Swanson, K., Dedekker, P. Ostracode Assemblages within the Murray Canyon System, Offshore Kangaroo Island, Australia.  2005 Geological Society of America National Meeting, November 2004, Denver, CO. 

Shepherd, B.S., Wolf, S.F., Dannelly, H.K., Brake, S.S., Adamic, J.F. A Quantitative Comparison of the Benefits of Euglena Mutabilis and a Similar Species of Euglene in Acid Mine Drainage.  2004 Geological Society of America North-Central Section Meeting, April 2004, St. Louis, MO. 

Other Presentations and Activities

Monitoring (pH/temperature) and mapping (GPS location) of hot springs at Sentinel Meadows in conjunction with Eastern Illinois and Wilkes University, Yellowstone National Park (June 2005)

Monitoring (w/ use of 3 Trimble GPS receivers) caldera unrest of the Yellowstone Caldera in conjunction with Eastern Illinois and Wilkes University, Yellowstone National Park (June 2005)

WTWO Channel 2 “Dream Job for a Day” Mentor—Mentored a 5^th Grader interested in the field of geology

Geography, Geology, and Anthropology Department Speaker Series. Adamic, J.F. Extreme Learning in The Aleutians: Biological Responses to Catastrophic Events

Indiana State University Winterfest Conference, Center for Teaching and Learning.  Adamic, J.F. Experiential Learning in Oceanography: Extreme Learning in the Aleutians.  February 2005, Terre Haute, IN.

Invited Speaker for the Oceanography Class, Geology Dept., Dr. Tony Rathburn.  Adamic, J.F. Experiential Learning in Oceanography:  Extreme Learning in the Aleutians.  October 2004, Terre Haute, IN.

Invited Speaker for the Geology 160 Class, Geology Dept., Dr. Tony Rathburn.  Adamic, J.F. Experiential Learning in Oceanography:  Extreme Learning in the Aleutians.  October 2004, Terre Haute, IN.

Learning Community Peer Assistant, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN (2003- Present)

Organized the Clean-up of the Heritage Trail, Terre Haute, IN (Oct. 2003)

Awards

2005                Lilly Endowed Undergraduate Research Fellowship

2005                Richard K. Kirk Memorial Scholarship, Dept. of Geography, Geology, and Anthropology, Indiana State University, Faculty Nominated

2004                Donald G. Brown Endowed Scholarship, Dept. of Geography, Geology and Anthropology, Indiana State University, Faculty Nominated

Positions Held

2004-Present   Indiana State University Earth Science Club Treasurer

2003-2004       Teaching Assistant, Geology Department, Indiana State University Course: Intro to Earth and Sky Science Lab

Relevant Skills

• Microscope analysis of microfossils
• Collection and processing of core sediments
• Preservation and staining of modern seafloor samples
• Known use of Trimble GPS Equipment

Professional and Club Affiliations

American Geophysical Union, member, 2003-present

Geological Society of America, 2003-present

American Chemical Society, 2003-present

Indiana State University Earth Science Club, 2002-present