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CURRICULUM VITAE Jon J. Kedrowski, Ph.D 1 CURRICULUM VITAE Jon J. Kedrowski, Ph.D. President N.O.D. Enterprises Assistant Professor Private Consulting/ Keynote Speaking Mountain Guide, Outdoor Adventure Athlete 2570 Kinnikinnick Dr. H2 Vail CO 81657 Ph. (970)-306-8111 Email: [email protected] Website: www.jonkeverest.org http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Kedrowski I. GENERAL INFORMATION Areas of Specialization Research: Human-environmental impacts, mountain geography, climate change, trail and route assessment, outdoor wilderness experience, protected area management and sustainability. Teaching/Advising: Human-environmental Geography, Weather and Climate, Environmental Studies and Sustainability, Physical Geography/Geology, Mountain Geography, GIS/Cartography, Quantitative Methods. Education 2010 Ph.D. Environmental Geography, Texas State University—San Marcos, TX Dissertation: Kedrowski, J.J., (2010) Climber Experience and Environmental Interaction on Mount Rainier, WA, USA. Texas State University, Department of Geography (Dr. David R. Butler, Advisor). 2006 M.A. Environmental Geography, University of South Florida, Tampa FL. Thesis: Kedrowski, J.J., (2006) Assessing Human-Environmental Impacts on Colorado’s 14,000-foot Mountains. University of South Florida, Department of Geography. 2006 Social Science Ed. Teaching Certificate, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. 2002 B.A. Geography, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN. 2002 B.A. Chemistry (Pre-Medicine), Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN Experience and Employment May 2006—Present N.O.D. Enterprises, Professional Ski-Mountaineer, Guide, and on Camera Adventure Athlete -- Private Independent Consultant, Vail, CO 2 May 2006—Present Regular Professional Outdoor Consultant for KDVR Fox31 and KWGN 2 TV Denver CO. Aug 2013 – Present Assistant Professor Geography /Env Science Colorado Mountain College Sept 2011—March 2012 Assistant Professor of Geography. Dept. of Geography and Program of Environmental Studies, Central Washington University— Ellensburg, WA Sept 2011—2012 Research Associate, Mountain Geography and Climate Studies. Dept. of Geography and Program of Environmental Studies, Central Washington University—Ellensburg, WA Sept 2010—Sept 2011 Visiting Assistant Professor of Geography, Dept. of Geography and Program of Environmental Studies, Central Washington University— Ellensburg, WA Aug 2007—July 2010 Ph.D. Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, Department of Geography, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. Jan 2010—June 2010 Adjunct Faculty Instructor/Lecturer (Physical & World Regional Geog) Northwest Vista College (Alamo Colleges), San Antonio, TX Jan 2004—May 2006 M.A. Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Geography, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Courses Taught (CWU, Texas State, USF & NWVC, CMC) Fall 2013 ENV 101 Environmental Science (Colo Mtn. College) Winter 2012 Geo 107 Physical Geography (Undergraduate Level) Winter 2012 ENST 202 Ecosystems, Climate Change, Populations, & Environment Fall 2011 Geo 107 Physical Geography (Undergraduate Level) Fall 2011 Geo 355 Geography of the Pacific Northwest (Undergrad Level) Spring 2011 Geo 107 Physical Geography (Undergraduate Level) Spring 2011 Geo 203 Maps and Cartography, Geovisualization (Undergrad Level) Winter 2011 Geo 107 Physical Geography (Undergraduate Level) Winter 2011 Geo 250 Natural Resource Conservation (Undergraduate Level) Winter 2011 ENST 210 Global Environment, Local Perspectives (Undergraduate) Fall 2010 Geo 203 Maps and Cartography, Geovisualization (Undergrad Level) Fall 2010 Geo 250 Natural Resource Conservation (Undergraduate Level) 3 Fall 2010 ENST 201 Sustainability: Earth as an Ecosystem (Undergraduate) Spring 2010 Geo 2410 Physical Geography (Undergraduate Level) Spring 2010 Geo 1301 Physical Geography (Undergraduate Level) Fall 2009 Geo 2410 Physical Geography (Undergraduate Level) Spring 2009 Geo 2310 Environmental Geography (Undergraduate Level) Fall 2008 Geo 2310 Environmental Geography (Undergraduate Level) Spring 2008 Geo 1410 Physical Geology Laboratory (Undergraduate Level) Fall 2007 Geo 301 World Regional Geography (Colorado Mtn. College) Spring 2006 Geo 4700 Transportation Geography (TA-Undergraduate Level) Spring 2006 Geo 6166 Multivariate Statistical Analysis (TA-Graduate Level) Fall 2005 Geo 3164c Research Methods in Geography (Undergraduate) Fall 2005 Geo 3180 Computer Cartography, DTM (TA-Undergraduate) Spring 2005 Geo 1930 Geography of Current Events (Undergraduate) Spring 2005 Geo 6166 Advanced Statistical Methods (TA-Graduate Level) Fall 2004 Geo 3164c Quantitative Methods (TA-Undergraduate Level) Fall 2004 Geo 4700 Transportation Geography (TA--Undergraduate Level) Current and Past Professional Service and Memberships 2012-Present National Speakers Association, Professional Member 2012-Present National Speakers Association, Colorado Chapter Member 2011-Present Manuscript Reviewer—Journal of Environmental Management 2011-Present Manuscript Reviewer—Progress in Physical Geography 2011-Present Manuscript Reviewer—Journal of Applied Geography 2004- Present Association of American Geographers (AAG) 2004- Present Mountain Geography Specialty Group (AAG) 2007-Present Environmental Perception and Behavioral Geography Specialty Group 2007-2010 Texas State University Geography Graduate Student Forum 2004- 2006 (USF) Graduate and Professional Student Organization (GPSO) 2003- Present American Alpine Club (AAC) 2000-Present National Geographic Society Honors and Awards 2013 Colorado Book Award Pictorial Category -- Finalist -- Sleeping on the Summits Colorado 14er High Bivys 2013 IPPY NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS BRONZE MEDAL: Western Regional Category – Sleeping on the Summits: Colorado 14er High Bivys 2012 May 26, 2012 Climbed to the Summit of Mount Everest (8850m/29,028’) 2011-2012 National Geographic Finalist --- Committee for Research and Exploration Grant (Mount Everest Water and Climate Project, Socio-economic System Research) 2011 AAG Geography in Focus Photo Competition- Honorable Mention 4 Careers in Geography: “Torrey’s Sunrise” 2009 Sandra Estaville Dissertation Research Scholarship Award ($500) 2008 & 2009 Texas State Graduate College Scholarship ($1,000) 2007-2010 Texas State Public Education Academic Grant for Doctoral Studies ($1,000/yr) 2007-2010 Texas State University Graduate College Dean’s List, Fall 2007 to Fall 2009, 3.94 Cumulative GPA 2004-2006 University of South Florida Graduate College Dean’s List, Spring 2004 to Spring 2006, 3.97 Cumulative GPA 2004-2006 Three-Time Recipient of University of South Florida’s Graduate School’s High School Coaching Scholarship Award (Basketball) ($3,000/yr) 2001-2002 Valparaiso University Dean’s List – Fall 2001 GPA 3.89, Spring 2002 GPA 3.94 2001 Gamma Theta Upsilon – Member International Honor Society in Geography (Inducted Feb 2001, Valparaiso University) II. RESEARCH Peer-Reviewed Articles in Journals and Edited Volumes Kedrowski, J.J., Tomer, C.T. (2011). Dirty Snow: Documenting the 2009 dust storm events in Colorado’s San Juan and Elk Mountains with repeat photography and historical snowpack data NWA Online Journal of Operational Meteorology. Nov 2010 EJ7. (1-39). http://www.nwas.org/ej/pdf/2010-EJ7.pdf Kedrowski, J.J., (2009). Mapping a Section of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) in Colorado’s Southern San Juan Wilderness. International Journal of Wilderness 15(3): (17-22). Kedrowski, J.J., (2009). Determining Relative Annual Mountain Climbing Frequency of Colorado’s 14,000-foot Peaks. Mountain Research and Development, 29(1): (82-92). http://www.bioone.org/doi/pdf/10.1659/mrd.1053 Rich, V.R., Kedrowski, J.J., Richter, S. (2008). Institutional Profiles of CAATE Accredited Entry-Level Athletic Training Education Programs in the United States. Athletic Training Education Journal 3(3): (108-114). Torry M.R., O’Connor D.D., Kedrowski J.J., Sterett W.I., Steadman J.R., (2001). Knee Stability Controlled by Hamstrings and Functional Knee Brace. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics 13(4):(90-96). Additional Publications/Books/Reports Kedrowski, J.J. , Tomer, C.T. (2012). Sleeping on the Summits: Colorado Fourteener High Bivys (Semi-Scholarly book on Geography of Mountain Meteorology), Westcliffe/Big Earth Publishing, Boulder, CO. (American Rec/Sierra Designs Sponsored Athlete) 5 Kedrowski, J.J., (2009). Climber’s Perceptions on Denali (Mount McKinley): Climber Demographics, Hazards, and Crowding Concerns. Denali National Park Investigator’s Annual Report (IAR) OMB #1024-0236 Permit #DENA-2009-SCI-0005, Study #DENA- 00789 Department of the Interior. 48 p. Kedrowski, J.J., (2008). Climber’s Perceptions on Mount Rainier: Climber Demographics, Hazards, and Crowding Concerns. Mount Rainier National Park Investigator’s Annual Report (IAR)#50688, OMB #1024-0236, MORA—00107 Department of the Interior. 51 p. Articles and Publications (Grants and Book Contracts Included) Under Peer Review Kedrowski, J.J., Whitesides, C. (2012). Anthropogenic trail and route impacts from hikers and climbers on state high points: a case study comparing Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, and Utah. Journal of Environmental Management (American Alpine Club 2011 Research Grant recipient). Kedrowski, J.J., Butler, D.R. (2012). Why Climb?: Mountaineering experience and environmental interaction to investigate climber motivation and climbing frequency concerns on Mount Rainier, WA, USA Journal of Mountain Science Kedrowski, J.J., Mazur, D.B. (2012) Climate change and associated impacts of human waste from Mount Everest climbers on glacial water quality on the Upper Khumbu Glacier.
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