Alice A. Koerner

General Research Interests

I have an affinity for field studies, so working with Cathy is a blessing. I would love to be a student for the rest of my life.   I am currently working to understand volcanology and petrology, as my background involves a quantitative understanding of the solid earth.  I was trained by a seismologist; now I’m anticipating my work as a field geologist.

Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae

Education:
University of California, Santa Barbara                                                   
Ph.D., Geological Sciences                                                                    anticipated, 2012

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA                            
B.S., Earth and Atmospheric Sciences                         May 2007

Experience:

Undergraduate Researcher    Georgia Institute of Technology        May 2006 - May 2007
Researched Costa Rican seismology with Dr. Andrew Newman to understand subduction zone seismogenesis through a detailed interdisciplinary study of microseismicity and deformation across the region.  Worked to identify and locate seismic events over an eighteen month period recorded from a dense temporary seismic network.  Programmed to search for tremor.  Uncovering the onset of seismogenesis, which appears to concentrate along a narrow band between 14 to 22 km in depth along the interface.  Website: http://shadow.eas.gatech.edu/~anewman/research/costa_rica.html

Researcher                             QORE Property Sciences                  May - June 2007
Researched to complete Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments.

Intern                                      MVA Scientific Consultants               May - Aug 2004
Worked in a mineralogy lab using transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and Infrared Spectroscopy to analyze particle size and chemical composition of various samples.

Field Experience:

Senior Design, Environmental Field Methods                                              Jan 2007 - May 2007
Employed postprocessed kinematic Global Positioning System (GPS) surveys and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) at Skidaway Island to uncover the effect of urbanization in coastal environments.  Composed the 215 page report that compiled the whole class’s research.

Study Abroad Student: New Zealand and Australia                           Jan - April 2006
Investigated my surroundings to experience geological activity first-hand.  Studied Island Biogeography, Cultural Encounters and Conquests, Societal Sustainability.

Georgia Tech Volunteer Teaching Experience:

Teaching Assistant, Greek Peer Educator, Safe Sister, Student-Athlete Mentor, Techwood Tutorial Program Tutor
 
Teamwork Experience:
Georgia Tech Student-Athlete                                                                Aug 2003 - April 2005
Cross Country and Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field
Georgia Tech intramurals                                                                       Aug 2003 - April 2007
Club Soccer student-athlete                                                                    Fall 2005
Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association                                                           1993- present

Skills: 
PPK GPS, GPR

Awards/Honors:
B.Sc. with High Honors                                                                         May 2007
Faculty Honors                                                                                      2006
Deans List                                                                                            2003 - 2006