EMILY E. SKILL Curriculum Vitae

(937) 238-8120 [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyelizabethskill/

Personal Statement I am first-year master’s student at Utah State University pursing a MS in Environment and Society. I recently graduated from the University of Dayton in May 2017 with a B.S. in Geology and a graduate certificate in GIS. I am passionate about mitigating the effects of climate change through the development of sustainable communities and adoption of renewable energy standards. I am also interested in exploring how human attitudes and behaviors toward the environment affect the success of environmental policies at a local level.

Education Utah State University Logan, UT M.S. Environment and Society May 2019 GPA: -- Advisor: Dr. Roslynn Brain

University of Dayton Dayton, OH B.S. in Geology May 2017 Minors: Sustainability, Energy, and the Environment (SEE); Philosophy GPA: 3.95/4.0 Advisor: Dr. Daniel Goldman

University of Dayton Dayton, OH Department of Geology May 2016 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Graduate Certificate GPA: 4.0/4.0 Advisor: Dr. Daniel Goldman

Awards University of Dayton, Dayton, OH Dayton, OH Recipient of The Dean Leonard A. Mann, S.M. Award of Excellence Spring 2017 Awarded to the Outstanding Senior in the College of Arts and Sciences

University of Dayton, Dayton, OH Dayton, OH Recipient of The George H. Springer Scholarship Spring 2017 Awarded to the Outstanding Senior in the Geology Department

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University of Dayton, Dayton, OH Dayton, OH Nominated for the Housing and Residence Life Leadership Award Spring 2017 Highest honor bestowed upon any staff member working in Housing and Residence Life

Research Interests • Human Perception of the Environment and of Climate Change • Communicating Climate Change • Human Behavior and Resource Use • Building Sustainable Communities • Renewable Energy Policy • Science-Policy Interactions • Climate Change Policy • Environmental Ethics

Research Experience Utah State University, Logan, UT Advisor: Dr. Roslynn Brain Master’s Thesis August 2017- Present • Title: -- • Studying the development, adoption, and implementation of the resolutions adopted by Salt Lake City, Moab, and Park City, Utah to be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2032

University of Dayton, Dayton, OH Advisor: Dr. Bob Brecha Undergraduate Senior Research Project September 2016- May 2017 • Title: Understanding Climate Change in Dayton, OH to Create a More Sustainable City • This project examines the localized physical and social impacts of climate change on the City of Dayton. A survey was designed with the intention of analyzing what citizens from Dayton’s neighborhoods understand about climate change and sustainable behaviors. The intention of the survey was to identify knowledge gaps about climate change and sustainable behaviors from the responses so that environmental education programs could be designed to address the needs of the community. Due to time constraints, the survey was not conducted but was instead proposed as an undergraduate projected for the sustainability course SEE 402.

University of Dayton, Dayton, OH Advisor: Dr. Shuang-ye Wu Geographic Information Systems Capstone Project Aug. 2015- Dec. 2015 • Title: Wind and Solar Farm Suitability within 100km of Dayton, OH • Designed a suitability test using ArcGIS to determine ideal locations for wind and solar farms to investigate renewable energy potential in southwestern Ohio

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University of Dayton, Dayton, OH Advisor: Dr. Umesh Haritashya Geomorphology Term Paper and Project Proposal Aug. 2014- Dec. 2014 • Title: Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in the Himalayas • Researched causes, impacts, and previous studies of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and created a research proposal that could help predict when GLOF events might occur in the Himalayan Mountain region

Field Work New Zealand via University of Dayton Department of Geology: Field Geology (GEO 303) Intersession 2016 • Paleoclimate analysis of stratigraphy at Cape Kidnappers and Darkey Spur Outcrop • Examined and calculated estimated ice loss of retreating glaciers in the Southern Alps using ArcGIS • Analysis and interpretation of Fox, Franz Josef, Mueller, Tasman, and Hooker Glaciers in the Southern Alps

University of Dayton, Dayton, OH Department of Geology: Environmental Instrumentation Lab (GEO 479L) A Hydrologic Investigation of Silver Lake and the Surrounding Wetlands Fall 2015 • Interpreted geologic setting of lake and created a detailed cross section of the area via computer drawing programs • Measured water quality from well drilling samples, lake samples, and samples of nearby springs that contributed to the influx of water to lake • Identified the water source for the lake, determined water velocity, and calculated average inflow and outflow of water • Used Modflow to create a groundwater flow diagram that also depicted different resistances of rock layers • Summary of information could be expanded upon to create a proactive plan that predicts and solves contamination issues to reduce the severity of possible toxic spills on the hydrologic system in this area

Teaching Experience Utah State University, Logan, UT Department of Environment and Society: Introduction to Environmental Science (ENVS 1350) Teaching Assistant August 2017- Present • Grade and provide feedback on homework assignments and group work for 155 students • Plan and teach review sessions before exams • Hold weekly office hours to work with students on assignments

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University of Dayton, Dayton, OH Sustainability Learning & Living Community (LLC) Resident Assistant Aug. 2014- May 2017 • Designed a residential curriculum for the sustainability LLC to engage residents in current environmental issues and develop residents as sustainability leaders on campus • Educate a group of residents on performing lighting audits to help transition to LED lighting in the residence hall • Set floor sustainability goals to reduce waste, energy, and water impact • Coordinate events for documentary viewings and arrange routine dialogue to discuss environmental issues • Designed a program that educates residents on food sustainability and the impact that certain foods have on the environment • Mediate roommate conflicts and mentor struggling students • Document situations that are not congruent with the University’s expectations and standards

University of Dayton, Dayton, OH Department of Geology: Applied Geographic Information Systems (GEO 450) Professor: Dr. Shuang-ye Wu Teaching Assistant Fall 2015 • Graded weekly homework assignments for 15 students and wrote helpful comments and tips on incorrect answers • Recorded scores in online grading system • Reported student success to professor during weekly meetings with the professor

University of Dayton, Dayton, OH Department of Geology: Global Change and the Earth System (SEE 301) Professor: Dr. Shuang-ye Wu Teaching Assistant Spring 2016 • Graded bi-weekly homework assignments and exams for 30 students • Recorded scores in online grading system • Reported student success to professor during bi-weekly meetings with the professor

Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA Learning Resource Center Peer Tutor Fall 2013 • Tutored students struggling in the course Math of Games and Politics (MAT 132) • Reviewed class material with the students to prepare them for quizzes, tests, and exams. • Suggested study and note taking tips • Recorded and tracked individual student progress and achievement throughout sessions • Tutoring resulted in 100% of the tutees passing with a C+ or higher

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Professional Experience University of Dayton: Department of Geology, Idaho Springs, CO Field Camp Manager July 2017- August 2017 • Budgeted food, transportation, lodging, and site visit expenses for 14 people throughout a three-week period • Worked with faculty to foster a positive, healthy, and collaboratively productive living- learning environment • Purchased and prepared meals and managed a cabin cleaning schedule throughout the duration of the field camp

University of Dayton: Hanley Sustainability Institute (HSI), Dayton, OH Fellow October 2016- July 2017 • Wrote, recorded, produced, and edited 6 short videos that educate UD students on how to be sustainable on campus • Designed and worked along UD's professional videography crew to create a video that exemplifies the efforts UD has made to become a sustainable university and the sustainability culture that exists on campus. • Created a peer-led sustainability training program for undergraduates at UD that educates the students on sustainable water, energy, and waste habits. This program will train approximately 1000 students each year • Collaborate with Facilities, Dining Services, Housing and Residence Life, and other departments to improve UD’s composting program • Perform lighting audits to estimate energy and costs savings before and after installation of LED lighting in campus buildings • Support various student projects in HSI and track project progress to provide updates to the HSI Director of Student Engagement

Meijer Supermarket Company: Properties and Real Estate, Grand Rapids, MI Environmental Sustainability Intern Summer 2016 • Operated Verisae vxSustain software system to import and analyze Meijer’s energy, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollutants, water, waste, and habitat metrics from 2012 through 2015 • Wrote Meijer’s FY2015 Environmental Footprint Report and recommended reduction strategies • Presented findings and recommendations to Meijer’s President, Sr. Vice President, and Director of Sustainability

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency: Division of Air Pollution Control Southeast District of Ohio in Logan, OH Summer 2015 Air Pollution Control Intern • Studied pollutants regulated by the EPA and control processes for reducing emissions • Wrote and issued renewal permits for non-Title V facilities • Conducted complaint investigations and inspected facilities for permit compliance

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• Collected ambient air monitoring samples to check for high particulate matter and SO2 concentrations

Leadership Experience University of Dayton, Dayton, OH Student Government Association (SGA) Sustainability Chair Sept. 2015- May. 2016 • Formed a sustainability committee to assist with projects • Created and successfully passed a resolution that called upon students, faculty, and staff at UD to make sustainable choices and listed specific ways in which they could do so • Designed and conducted a survey to gather student knowledge on composting to improve UD’s composting program. 477 responses were collected and analyzed. Findings were presented to the Environmental Manager of Facilities, Department of New Student Programs, and Department of Housing and Residence Life. • Redesigned trash, recycling, and composting labels to improve bin labeling and deter students from placing recyclable and compostable items in the bin labeled “Landfill”- designs are waiting approval from Facilities Management

University of Dayton, Dayton, OH Sustainability Club Director of Events March 2015-May 2016 • Educated the UD community about sustainable practices and environmental problems • Founded and co-designed Greeks Go Green- a program on campus to educate UD Greek Life organizations of proper recycling and composting, use of reusable bags and bottles, and smarter energy consumption • Founded and led The Bunny Movement- an event that educated 1000+ students about cosmetic animal testing and brought eight cruelty-free vendors to campus to sell or donate alternative products • Organized the logistics for various events including The Bunny Movement and Greeks Go Green

Service Engineers in Technical Humanitarian Opportunities of Service learning (ETHOS) 10 Day Service Breakout Trip in Guatemala May 2016 • Designed and built 2 aquaponics systems- one favored an orphanage and the other supported a family working to raise money for their daughter to continue her education • Aquaponics offer a sustainable closed loop system that provides fresh produce and lean protein • Lived with host families and learned first-hand about their lifestyle and culture and how a sustainable aquaponics system will improve the quality of their life

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University of Dayton, Dayton, OH Alpha Phi Women’s Fraternity, Zeta Psi Chapter Director of Community Service Dec. 2014-Dec. 2015 • Collaborated with the Vice President of Campus Affairs to create, plan, and organize community service events for 170 Alpha Phi women • Organized charity activities that supported nearby Dayton Schools and the Dayton Children’s Hospital • Participated and promoted annual blood drive • Increased awareness of specific issues such as environmental problems and physical and mental health

Public Speaking and Presentations Brother Joseph W. Stander Symposium, Dayton, OH April 5, 2017 • Climate Change in Dayton, Ohio: Identifying the Impacts and the Community’s Understanding (poster presentation)

Brother Joseph W. Stander Symposium, Dayton, OH April 5, 2017 • Moderator for National Issues Forum on the topic of climate change solutions (1 hour and 30 min dialogue)

Student Climate Change Forum, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH February 2017 • Explained anthropogenic climate change causes and effects on our communities to 100+ University of Dayton students (20 minute presentation)

Ohio Energy and Natural Resources Senate Committee Hearing for SB 320 State Capitol Building, Columbus, OH November 2016 • Testified against SB 320, which would continue a freeze until 2020 on Ohio’s renewable energy standards (5 minute speech)

University of Dayton Speaker Series, Dayton, OH October 2016 • Introduction and Remarks for James Balog- Environmental Photographer and Founder of Extreme Ice Survey (5 minute speech)

University of Dayton- Department of Housing and Residence Life, Dayton, OH August 2016 • Compost at the University of Dayton (10 minute presentation)

Meijer Supermarket Company, Grand Rapids, MI August 2016 • Meijer’s FY2015 Environmental Footprint Report (10 minute presentation)

Beavercreek Township Wetlands Association, Dayton, OH April 2015 • Wetland Protection Strategies for Beavercreek, OH (20 minute presentation)

University of Dayton, Department of Geology Dayton, OH December 2014 • Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in the Himalayas (15 minute presentation)

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Study Abroad University of Dayton China Institute, Suzhou, China School of Business: Doing Business in China (IBN 352) January 2017 • Investigated the effects of China’s environmental practices on its economy • Identified and evaluated the risks and opportunities for business in China • Studied challenges international business face with regards to historical, economic, technological, political, environmental, and socio-cultural environments in China • Examined the challenges of transitioning from a business strategy of mass production to a strategy of mass customization

Rome, Italy via Saint Joseph’s University Department of Modern and Classical Languages Italian Culture and Civilization (ITA 340) July 2013 • Advanced course taught in Italian designed to develop Italian language skills • Gave three presentations spoken in Italian at various culturally rich landmarks • Hands-on learning experience of Italian culture, history, and cuisine

Relevant Coursework • General Chemistry 1 and 2 and Labs (CHM 123, CHM 123L, CHM 124, CHM 124L) • Introductory Calculus 1 and 2 (MTH 148, MTH 149) • General Physics 1 and 2 (PHY 201, PHY 202) • Environmental Policy (POL 371) • Environmental Ethics (PHL 321) • Environmental Geology (GEO 208) • Energy Resources (GEO 234/CHM 234) • Global Change and the Earth System (SEE 301) • Environmental Instrumentation Lab (GEO 479L) • Geomorphology and Lab (GEO 307, GEO 307L) • Geological History of the Earth and Lab (GEO 116, GEO 116L) • Introduction to Meteorology (GEO 404) • Field Geology in New Zealand (GEO 303) • Environmental Remote Sensing (GEO 455) • Applied GIS (GEO 450) • Advanced Application of GIS (GEO 560) • GIS Capstone (GEO 598) • Introduction to Sustainability, Energy, and the Environment (SEE 250) • Sustainability Research (SEE 402) • Cities and Suburbs (ASI 322) • Practical Logic (PHL 301) • Surface & Ground Water Hydrology and Lab (GEO 309, GEO 309L) • Statistics (MTH 207)

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Certifications University of Dayton, Dayton, OH May 2016 Department of Geology Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate

Skills • Experience with Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, and Microsoft Excel • Thorough understanding of calculus, physics, chemistry, geology, and atmospheric sciences • Working knowledge of the Italian and Spanish languages

Memberships • City of Dayton Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) April 2016-Present • Search Committee Member for the University of Dayton Executive Director of the Hanley Sustainability Institute January 2017- July 2017

References Robert (Bob) Brecha, Ph.D. Research Director for the Hanley Sustainability Institute; Professor; School of Engineering, Renewable and Clean Energy Graduate Program Dr. Brecha is the research advisor for my senior research project on Climate Change in Dayton, OH. He also taught me in his Introduction to Sustainability course (SEE 250). University of Dayton 300 College Park Ave. Dayton, OH 45469 (937) 229-2727 [email protected]

Dan Goldman, Ph.D. Professor; Chair of the Department of Geology Dr. Goldman was my academic advisor for 3 years, my professor for a handful of courses, and co-led the field work experience in New Zealand. University of Dayton 300 College Park Ave. Dayton, OH 45469 (937)-229-4820 [email protected]

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Umesh Haritashya, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Geology Dr. Haritashya was my professor for numerous geology courses, supervised my term paper on glacial lake outburst floods, and co-led the field work experience in New Zealand. University of Dayton 300 College Park Ave. Dayton, OH 45469 (937) 229-2939 [email protected]

Shuang-ye Wu, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Geology Dr. Wu was my professor for a couple of geology courses and supervised my GIS capstone project on solar and wind farm potential in Dayton, OH. I also graded homework, quizzes, and tests for two of her courses. University of Dayton 300 College Park Ave. Dayton, OH 45469 (937)-229-1720 [email protected]

Dan Fouke, Ph.D. Professor, Philosophy Dr. Fouke supervised my research project on Wetland Protection Strategies in his sustainability research course (SEE 402). University of Dayton 300 College Park Ave. Dayton, OH 45469 (937)-229-2817 [email protected]

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