Curriculum
Vitae
PEDER
T. SANDHEI
4311 McGee #3 South, Kansas City, Missouri 64111
(816)-679-3777 psandhei@kc.rr.com
EDUCATION: MA, Geography, Estimated Graduation Date: May 2003
The University of Kansas, Lawrence KS
Related Courses include: Environmental GIS, Intermediate GIS, Remote Sensing I, Remote Sensing II, Geomorphology, and Field Camp
BA, Environmental Studies, May 1999
The University of Minnesota - Duluth, Duluth, MN
Minor: Chemistry
Related Courses include: Ecology, Botany, Animal Biology, Ornithology Environmental Geology, Water Resource Management, Environmental Conservation, and Earth's Resources
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE: Research Assistant, Kansas Geological Survey, Lawrence, KS. Fall 2001 - present
· Analyze the distribution of anemone species with GIS
· Prepare reports
· Study coastal processes
Research Assistant, Moss
Landing Marine Laboratory, Lee Stocking Island, Bahamas.
Summer 2002
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Studied Carbonate Sequestration
in Turtle Grass.
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Set up and Performed
experiments under water and in wet lab
Arc Agent, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Plymouth, MN. November 1999 -2001
· Accounting Department
· Processed tickets for refunds and exchanges
· Meet weekly deadlines for branch reports
Physical Science Technician, USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service,
Madison, WI. Fall 1999
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Determined land use for the Natural Resources Inventory
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Located designated points in the field using GPS
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Measured slope angle and length
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Found soil loss with the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation
and Universal Soil Loss Equation models
Environmental Consultant Intern, Duluth, MN. Spring 1999
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Sampled water from observation wells and checked for nitrates
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Hands on experience with field equipment and procedures
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Performed titrations on samples
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Data entry and analysis
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Formed databases using Arcview
Professional Presentation to Duluth City Council, April 5, 1999
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Presented group research pertaining to a proposed demolition
debris landfill
Rainforest Biodiversity Researcher, School for Field Studies,
Yungaburra, Queensland, Australia, Summer 1998
· Studied rainforest ecology, ornithology, and environmental economics
· Adapted easily to working with new people in an unfamiliar environment
· Recommended reforestation for one of the three plots based on data from the biodiversity of birds in that area
· Volunteered at a local tree nursery
An Urban Bird Comparison, 1999
The Search for Nitrate in Groundwater, 1999
Biogeography of Host Anemones in the Indo-Pacific Region, 2001
Humans and Hydrology, 2002
AFFILIATIONS: Member of UMD Environmental Studies Club (President 1998-1999)
PADI certified NITROX SCUBA Diver
Member of American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Certified Red Cross CPR and First Aid
Rock Climber
AWARDS: Deans List for Academic Excellence, Winter 1998
REFERENCES: Robert W. Buddemeier, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist, Geohydrology
1930 Constant Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785)-864-2112
buddrw@kgs.ukans.edu
Stephen Egbert, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor/Assistant Scientist
Kansas Applied Remote Sensing Program
2941 Bishop St.
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785)-864-7719
s-egbert@ku.edu
Eve Browning Cole, Ph.D.
Head, Environmental Studies
112 ABAH, 10 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
(218)-726-7850
ecole@d.umn.edu
Ben Bertsch
Associate Researcher, Geology
230 HH, 10 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
(218)-726-6294
bbertsch@d.umn.edu
Howard Mooers, Ph.D.
Head, Environmental Studies
213 HH, 10 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
(218)-726-7239
hmooers@d.umn.edu