Honor Society® member
Vikki Crystal
Instructor at University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
- your university
- Geology and Paleontology
- Class of 2020
- Boulder, Colorado
Member since August 2016
About
I am a PhD student at the University of Colorado Boulder studying geology and paleontology.
Education
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University of Colorado Boulder
Geology
2015 – 2020
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University of Canterbury
Geology, Study Abroad
2013
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Colorado College
Geology
2010 – 2014
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East High School
2006 – 2010
Honors and awards
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phi theta kappa
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Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Award
Neal J. Harr Memorial Outstanding Student Award for exemplary scholastic achievement
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Patricia Buster Research Scholarship
Given to support the thesis research of outstanding students
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Philip J. McKenna Scholarship
Given to an outstanding student to help pursue their research interests
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William A. Fischer Family Scholarship and Special Recognition Award
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Creager Fund for Research in Geology Recipient
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Community Engaged Leadership Certificate Nominee
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Colorado College Leadership Grant
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Yudian Community Service Award
For volunteer teaching in the community
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Student Educator of the Year Award
Denver Public Schools
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology
Professor of Geology
Professor of Paleontology- Graduate school interests
Currently attending grad school at the University of Colorado Boulder
- Outside the classroom
Hiking, skiing, knitting, reading, cooking.
Experience
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Instructor
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
Jun 2016 – Aug 2016
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Collections Assistant
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
May 2016 – Aug 2016
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Teaching Assistant
University of Colorado
Aug 2015 – Dec 2016
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Invited Speaker
Keystone Science School
Aug 2015 – Sep 2015
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Wilderness Coordinator
The Logan School
Jun 2015 – Aug 2015
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Paraprofessional
Colorado College
Aug 2014 – May 2015
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Field Assistant
University of Canterbury
Jun 2014 – Jul 2014
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Intern
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Jul 2013 – Aug 2013
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Campus Tour Guide
Colorado College
Aug 2012 – May 2015
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Counselor
Keystone Science School
Jun 2010 – Aug 2012
Volunteering
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Volunteer Teacher
Vera Scott Elementary
Feb 2015 – Dec 2016
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Mortar Board Honor Society Memeber
Mortar Board
Aug 2013 – May 2014
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Volunteer Environmental Education Teacher
Tesla High School & Columbine Elementary School
Nov 2011 – Dec 2011
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Volunteer Teacher
Stratton Elementary Hearing Impaired Pre-School
Sep 2011 – May 2014
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Volunteer
Collaborative for Community Engagement
Aug 2010 – May 2014
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Leader
Colorado College Learning Initiative in the Mountains
Aug 2010 – May 2013
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Speech and Debate Volunteer Teacher
Denver Public Schools
Sep 2008 – May 2010
Languages
- Spanish Intermediate
- Hebrew Beginner
Additional information
Organizations
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University of Colorado Boulder
