(August, 2001 to present) PhD (Geology) -
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Research and Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Dissertation: Strain Accommodation in the Mina deflection, central Walker Lane, west-central Nevada: GPA 3.7. Anticipated date of completion: May 2005
(August, 1996 to December, 1998) MS (Geology) -
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Thesis: A reconnaissance paleomagnetic investigation bearing on vertical-axis rotation associated with a simple-shear transfer system in the Silver Peak Range, west-central Nevada: University of New Mexico, [M.S. thesis], p. 273. GPA 3.6
(August, 1991 to December, 1995) BS (Geology) -
Kent State University (cum laude), Kent, OH
44242
Dept. of
Geology. Senior Thesis: Assessing vertical-axis rotation in large-magnitude extensional regimes, Death Valley Extended Terrane, Ca. GPA 3.85
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(July, 1987 to June, 1991) MILITARY SERVICE:
Active duty United States Marine Corps, Desert Storm Veteran; Rank: Corporal
Professional Experience
Amplification
(September, 1998 to 2001) Exxon Mobil
Corporation
(May, 2000 to 2001) ExxonMobil Upstream Development Company
Operations Geologist, Quantitative risk assessment, 3D seismic facies mapping,
Basic well planning and design, Reservoir characterization, Well log data interpretation
(September, 1998 to May, 2000) ExxonMobil Exploration Company
Oil and gas exploration, 2 - 3 D seismic interpretation, Regional tectonics, basin analysis,
Subsurface structural/stratigraphic mapping, Qualitative and quantitative structural analysis,
Land/marine gravity/magnetic data interpretation, Forward and inverse geologic modeling
(August, 1996 to December, 1998) Research and Teaching Assistant, University of New Mexico
Research duties:
Rock magnetic properties analist, Sample preparation, Geologic modeling, Optical petrography, XRF chemical analysis, Geologic field mapping, Coordinated rock sample preparation lab.
Teaching duties:
Introductory Geology Lab, Structural Geology Lab,
Field-based geology courses (Methods and Mapping),
Assisted department network administrator.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Programming:
C/C++, Fortran, HTML
Software: Various Unix workstation-based applications: geological mapping, quantitative modeling, well log correlation, qualitative interpretation, GIS, ARCView, GeoSec, PC Microsoft
Platform: Unix, PC
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:
PAPERS
Petronis, M.S., Geissman, J.W., Oldow, J.S., and McIntosh, W.C., 2000, Paleomagnetic and 40Ar/39Ar Geochronologic Data Bearing on the Structural Evolution of the Silver Peak Range, west-central Nevada: GSA Bulletin(in press).Click Here To View Abstract
Petronis, M.S., Geissman, J.W., Holm, D.K., Wernicke, B.P, and Schauble, E., 2002, Assessing Vertical-Axis Rotation in Large-Magnitude Extensional Regimes: A Transect Across the Death Valley Extended Terrane, California: Journal of Geophysical Research, January 2002, E1-E24Click Here To View Abstract
ABSTRACTS
Petronis, M.S., Geissman, J.W., Oldow, J.S., and McIntosh, W.C., 1999, 40Ar/39Ar Age Determinations on Mafic Dikesa and Sills in the Silver Peak Range, West-Central Nevada and Thier Beraing on Paleomagnetic Data Abs.): Trans. American Geophysical Union, v. p.Click Here To View Abstract
Petronis, M.S., Geissman, J.W., and Oldow, J.S., 1998, Paleomagnetic data bearing on vertical-axis rotation Associated with a Simple-Shear Transfer System in the Silever Peak Range, West-Central Nevada.,(Abs.): Trans. American Geophysical Union, v. p.Click Here To View Abstract
Petronis, M.S., Geissman, J.W., and Oldow, J.S., 1997, Paleomagnetism and structural history of the Silver Peak Range, west-central Nevada, (Abs.): Geol. Soc. America, Abstracts with Programs, v. 29, N. 6, p. 380.Click Here To View Abstract
Petronis, M.S., Geissman, J.W., Holm, D.K., Schauble, E. and Wernicke, B.P, 1997, Paleomagnetic Data Bearing on Vertical-Axis Rotation Within the the Central Death Valley Extended Terrane (Abs.): Trans. American Geophysical Union
, v. p.Click Here To View Abstract
SPECIAL HONORS AND AWARDS:
Grants: Geological Society of America (Geophysics Division) Allen Cox Student Research Award, Geological Society of America($1000), Research Project and Travel Grant ($1000), Sigma Xi ($700).
Scholarships: UNM Graduate Student Alumni,
Rodney Rhodes, KSU Glenn Frank Geology, Kent State Geological Society, KSU Geological Society Field Camp, Sigma Gamma Epsilon Field Camp, and Geology Department Field Camp.
Deans List: Fall and Spring 1992, 1993, 1994,1995.
ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:
Current Memberships:
Geological Society of America
American Geophysical Union
Society of Exploration Geophysics
New Mexico Water Resource Division
Nation Center for Science Education Standards
Leadership Positions:
UNM Geology Graduate Student Association (President)
Kent State Geological Society (Vice President
Sigma Gamma Epsilon (geological honorary society)
Golden Key National Honor Society
Interests - personal
Camping, hiking, travel, woodworking, cooking, brewing and winemaking, and biking. I am looking for a job that will allow me to pursue my interests and enhance my skills as a geologist.
REFERENCES:
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Dr. John W. Geissman
Department of E & PS
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
505-277-3433
jgeiss@unm.edu
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Dr. Daniel K. Holm
Department of Geology
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242
330-672-4094
holm@kent.edu
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Dr.Richard R. Gottshalk
ExxonMobil Exploration Company
233 Benmar Place
Houston, TX 77060
281-423-7970
richard.r.gottshalk@exxon.sprint.com
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Dr. Timothy F. Wawrzyniec
Bureau of Economic Geology
University of Texas
Austin, TX 78713
512-475-9524
tim.wawryzniec@beg.utexas.edu
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Contact Information
720 Loma Vista NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 260-0356 (Home)
(505) 277-4204 (Office)
mspetro@unm.edu
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