Michael W. Busby (Research Assistant) [no relation]

1821 De La Vina, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-689-1099
E-mail: busby@umail.ucsb.edu

General Research Interests

As a research assistant for Dr. Cathy Busby (no relation), I've been working at the University of Arizona and at UCSB doing heavy mineral separation and dating detrital zircons using a Laser-Ablation Multicollector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer. I also did fieldwork with Cathy and Elena Centeno-Garcia (from UNAM-National University of Mexico) in Baja California, Mexico. This research is being used to test two opposing models for the growth of continents along convergent margins, specifically western Mexico.

After my 2005 summer field camp I was recognized as the top field geologist in the class and was nominated for the National Association of Geology Teachers/U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Summer Geosciences Internship Program (NAGT/USGS). After applying for the internship, I have been hired as one of approximately 20 top students in the country to participate in the program. The job is set up through the Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) and will last for 15 weeks in the summer of 2006. I will assist with installing permanent seismic stations all over the U.S.A. as part of the U.S. Geological Survey's Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) upgrade.

Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae

Education
University of California, Santa Barbara – Graduated with Honors August 2005
Bachelors of Science Degree in Geological Sciences GPA 3.61
Courses: 6-week summer field camp, structural geology, groundwater hydrology, tracer hydrology, geophysics, geologic field methods, petroleum geology, igneous petrology sedimentary petrology, metamorphic petrology, earth surface process, technical writing

University of Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch, New Zealand
Participated in a one-year education abroad program, 2004 GPA 3.9
Courses: Engineering and mining geology, Intro to GIS, economic geology and geophysical exploration, basin analysis, crustal deformational processes, geology field study

Employment
Environmental Careers Organization - U.S. Geological Survey Internship
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) June 2006 - Sept 2006
Assist with installing permanent seismic stations all over the U.S.A. as part of the U.S. Geological Survey's Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) upgrade.

Institute of Crustal Studies, UCSB
Research Assistant for Dr. Cathy Busby (no relation) October 2005 - June 2006
Lab work at University of Arizona and UCSB doing heavy mineral separation and dating detrital zircons using a Laser-Ablation Multicollector Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer, fieldwork in Baja California, Mexico

Gasch and Associates - Exploration and Engineering Geology and Geophysics
Field Assistant August 2002 - Present
Assisted on numerous projects including; refraction seismic surveys in conjunction with groundwater and rip-ability studies, magnetic surveys for environmental and mineral exploration programs, and blast vibration monitoring for an engineering study. Located and laid out survey lines using a topo map and/or GPS. Assisted and drilled shallow seismic blasting holes

UCSB Adventure Programs
Equipment Coordinator May 2002 - June 2006
Trip Guide May 2002 - June 2006
In charge of inventory, maintenance, ordering new equipment, and pre-trip organization of camping, kayaking, canoeing, and climbing gear, and first aid kits. Guide outdoor adventure trips including multiple day canoeing and backpacking trips.

Wolfeboro, Boy Scout Camp Stanislaus National Forest, CA
Director of High Adventures June - August 2003
Assistant Director of High Adventures June - August 2002
Climbing and Aquatics Counselor June - August 1998, 2001
Guided trips, organized, redesigned, and managed Camp’s backpacking and rock climbing programs. Head climbing instructor; lifeguard and instructed scouts on lifesaving, swimming, canoeing, rowing, and snorkeling. Camp medic at times

Honors and Experience
Nominated and received National Association of Geology Teachers/U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Summer Geosciences Internship Program (NAGT/USGS) Summer 2006; William Bushnell Memorial Field Camp Scholarship, June 2005 (Geology Department Award); EMT- Basic, May 2005 (valid for 3 years); Wilderness First Responder, May 2002; CPR for the Professional Rescuer (certified till April 2007); Scholarship from California Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc May 2003; 5 month Leadership Training Course, focus on guiding outdoor adventure trips and classes, October 2001 – March 2002; Earned Rank of Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, August 2000; Graduated Bret Harte High School in 2000 with a GPA of 4.04, Honors courses in math and science, “Scholar Athlete” for the four years; Multiple years of working with youth and on community projects (i.e. soccer ref, lifeguard, youth ski instructor, and helped work on putting in a new soccer field); Awarded scholarships to help with college from seven different local community organizations, June 2000