Curriculum Vitae
Education: North Dakota State University
August 2016 – July 2020
Ph.D in Environmental Conservation Sciences
Advisor: Stephanie Day
Thesis: Post-glacial river evolution in low-relief, mid-latitude landscapes
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
June 2013 – January 2016
M.S. in Geoenvironmental Studies
Advisor: Scott Drzyzga
Thesis: Hydraulic investigation of restoration methods in a third order, dam removal affected mountain stream in the valley-ridge province, Adams County, PA
Ohio State University
August 2008 – June 2012
B.S. in Geological Sciences
Advisor: Ralph Von Frese
Thesis: Intraplate Seismicity: Implications and Uses of the Ohio Seismic Network
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Teaching:
Intro to GIS,
Publications:
Phillips, Z.R., and Day, S.S., (in review) Meander cutoffs as tools for forming geomorphic interpretations. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
Phillips, Z., 2015. Dam Removal and Restoration Methods: HEC-RAS Modeling of the Former Chambersburg Reservoir, United States Society on Dams annual conference proceedings, 35, 561-577
Frick, C. and Phillips, Z., 2015. An EXCEL-lent Internship: The Annual Tale of Water Quality of the Antietam Watershed, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Renfrew Institute for Cultural and Environmental Education: Streamside Journal, 3-6
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Invited Talks:
August 2019, Ft. Abercrombie Sunday History Program, Abercrombie, ND: History of the Red River Valley through Geologic Time
December 2017, NDSU GIS Speaker Week, Fargo, ND: Geomorphometry and spatial analyses as assistants in interpreting fluvial geomorphology
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Presentations:
Phillips Z. and Day, S.S., 2018. Landscape Evolution Modeling of GIA-assisted channel avulsions in low relief, post-glaciolacustrine rivers. Abstracts with Programs - Geological Society of America, paper 157-4
Phillips, Z. and S. Day, 2017. Is your meandering river stable? Methods for determining controls of historic river meandering, Upper Midwest Stream Restoration Symposium, P-05
Phillips, Z., 2017. Modeling of sediment erosion and deposition trends associated with post-dam removal stream restoration methods, Upper Midwest Stream Restoration Symposium, P-04
Phillips, Z., and Drzyzga, S., 2016. Dam removal and restoration methods: HEC-RAS modeling of the former Chambersburg Reservoir, United States Society on Dams Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY
Phillips, Z., and Drzyzga, S., 2014. One–dimensional bed load sediment transport model and sediment budget for the dam removal effected Conococheague Creek fluvial system, Abstracts with programs - Geological Society of America, paper 301-2
Phillips, Z., 2012. Gradient Analysis method for fault detection in the Rome Trough, Abstracts with Programs-Geological Society of America, paper 254-6
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Teaching Experience:
Lecturer: North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
August 2019–May 2020
Graduate Assistant: Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Shippensburg, PA
Geology I
August 2014–December 2014
Intern: Renfrew Institute for Cultural and Environmental Studies, Waynesboro, PA
Water Quality Monitoring Manager
February 2015-December 2015
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Research Experience:
Field Research Assistant: North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
July 2019-August 2019
Thesis Research: Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA
May 2013-January 2016
Shell Undergraduate Research Experience: Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
June 2012-July 2012
Undergraduate Thesis Research: Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
September 2010-June 2012
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Grants Received:
NDSU College of Science and Math Graduate Travel Grant ($250 each)
Sept. 2017, May 2018, Sept. 2018, Sept. 2019
NDSU Environmental Conservation Science Travel Grant ($350 each)
Sept. 2017, May 2018, Sept. 2018, Sept. 2019
Shippensburg Graduate Research Grant ($750)
August 2015
Energy Path Sustainable Energy Scholarship ($250 each)
July 2014, 2015
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Outreach and Service:
Short Course Instructor: GSA North-central Sectional Meeting, Duluth, MN
May 2020
Title: 3D modeling using Structure from Motion and Terrestrial Laser Scanning
Session Co-Host: GSA North-central Sectional Meeting, Duluth, MN
May 2020
Session: Applications of 3D modeling
Partnership for River Restoration Science in the Upper Midwest Marketing Committee
March 2017-Present
ECS Graduate Student Association (ECS GSA) President: NDSU, Fargo, ND
August 2017-Present
ECS Ambassador: NDSU, Fargo, ND
August 2017-Present
ECS Web Page Manager: NDSU, Fargo, ND
December 2017-Present
ECS Curriculum Steering Committee: NDSU, Fargo, ND
August 2017-Present
ECS Earth Day Lead Event Organizer: Red River Zoo, Fargo, ND
April 2017, 2018, 2019
NDSU Pathways to Scientific Learning Volunteer: NDSU, Fargo, ND
February 2018
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Professional Organizations:
Geological Society of America (GSA)
International Quaternary Association (INQUA)
Partnership for River Restoration Science in the Upper Midwest (PRRSUM)
August 2016 – July 2020
Ph.D in Environmental Conservation Sciences
Advisor: Stephanie Day
Thesis: Post-glacial river evolution in low-relief, mid-latitude landscapes
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
June 2013 – January 2016
M.S. in Geoenvironmental Studies
Advisor: Scott Drzyzga
Thesis: Hydraulic investigation of restoration methods in a third order, dam removal affected mountain stream in the valley-ridge province, Adams County, PA
Ohio State University
August 2008 – June 2012
B.S. in Geological Sciences
Advisor: Ralph Von Frese
Thesis: Intraplate Seismicity: Implications and Uses of the Ohio Seismic Network
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Teaching:
Intro to GIS,
Publications:
Phillips, Z.R., and Day, S.S., (in review) Meander cutoffs as tools for forming geomorphic interpretations. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
Phillips, Z., 2015. Dam Removal and Restoration Methods: HEC-RAS Modeling of the Former Chambersburg Reservoir, United States Society on Dams annual conference proceedings, 35, 561-577
Frick, C. and Phillips, Z., 2015. An EXCEL-lent Internship: The Annual Tale of Water Quality of the Antietam Watershed, Adams County, Pennsylvania, Renfrew Institute for Cultural and Environmental Education: Streamside Journal, 3-6
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Invited Talks:
August 2019, Ft. Abercrombie Sunday History Program, Abercrombie, ND: History of the Red River Valley through Geologic Time
December 2017, NDSU GIS Speaker Week, Fargo, ND: Geomorphometry and spatial analyses as assistants in interpreting fluvial geomorphology
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Presentations:
Phillips Z. and Day, S.S., 2018. Landscape Evolution Modeling of GIA-assisted channel avulsions in low relief, post-glaciolacustrine rivers. Abstracts with Programs - Geological Society of America, paper 157-4
Phillips, Z. and S. Day, 2017. Is your meandering river stable? Methods for determining controls of historic river meandering, Upper Midwest Stream Restoration Symposium, P-05
Phillips, Z., 2017. Modeling of sediment erosion and deposition trends associated with post-dam removal stream restoration methods, Upper Midwest Stream Restoration Symposium, P-04
Phillips, Z., and Drzyzga, S., 2016. Dam removal and restoration methods: HEC-RAS modeling of the former Chambersburg Reservoir, United States Society on Dams Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY
Phillips, Z., and Drzyzga, S., 2014. One–dimensional bed load sediment transport model and sediment budget for the dam removal effected Conococheague Creek fluvial system, Abstracts with programs - Geological Society of America, paper 301-2
Phillips, Z., 2012. Gradient Analysis method for fault detection in the Rome Trough, Abstracts with Programs-Geological Society of America, paper 254-6
______________________________________________________________________________________
Teaching Experience:
Lecturer: North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
August 2019–May 2020
Graduate Assistant: Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Shippensburg, PA
Geology I
August 2014–December 2014
Intern: Renfrew Institute for Cultural and Environmental Studies, Waynesboro, PA
Water Quality Monitoring Manager
February 2015-December 2015
______________________________________________________________________________________
Research Experience:
Field Research Assistant: North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
July 2019-August 2019
Thesis Research: Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA
May 2013-January 2016
Shell Undergraduate Research Experience: Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
June 2012-July 2012
Undergraduate Thesis Research: Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
September 2010-June 2012
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Grants Received:
NDSU College of Science and Math Graduate Travel Grant ($250 each)
Sept. 2017, May 2018, Sept. 2018, Sept. 2019
NDSU Environmental Conservation Science Travel Grant ($350 each)
Sept. 2017, May 2018, Sept. 2018, Sept. 2019
Shippensburg Graduate Research Grant ($750)
August 2015
Energy Path Sustainable Energy Scholarship ($250 each)
July 2014, 2015
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Outreach and Service:
Short Course Instructor: GSA North-central Sectional Meeting, Duluth, MN
May 2020
Title: 3D modeling using Structure from Motion and Terrestrial Laser Scanning
Session Co-Host: GSA North-central Sectional Meeting, Duluth, MN
May 2020
Session: Applications of 3D modeling
Partnership for River Restoration Science in the Upper Midwest Marketing Committee
March 2017-Present
ECS Graduate Student Association (ECS GSA) President: NDSU, Fargo, ND
August 2017-Present
ECS Ambassador: NDSU, Fargo, ND
August 2017-Present
ECS Web Page Manager: NDSU, Fargo, ND
December 2017-Present
ECS Curriculum Steering Committee: NDSU, Fargo, ND
August 2017-Present
ECS Earth Day Lead Event Organizer: Red River Zoo, Fargo, ND
April 2017, 2018, 2019
NDSU Pathways to Scientific Learning Volunteer: NDSU, Fargo, ND
February 2018
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Professional Organizations:
Geological Society of America (GSA)
International Quaternary Association (INQUA)
Partnership for River Restoration Science in the Upper Midwest (PRRSUM)