Zachariah Cowan has a B.Sc. in Petroleum Geology and Geophysics from The Ohio State University. He has worked in various painting, construction, and laboratory jobs in Colorado since 2015. His research experience includes examining the Utica Shale Formation and evaluating nutrient dynamics impacting the Gulf of Mexico dead zone. He also participated in a geology field camp in Utah and Nevada. Cowan's skills and interests include carpentry, masonry, music, and outdoor activities.

1. ZACHARIAH M COWAN
cowan.105@osu.edu o2406 Walnut St., Boulder CO 80302 o (937) 903-7766
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
School of Earth Sciences, B.Sc. in Petroleum Geology and Geophysics
Graduated June 2014, Major GPA 3.6
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ball Aerospace/Stellarpainting,Broomfield CO, September 2015-present
 Maintain dry wall and painting of facilities
C & S Painting, Denver CO, June-September 2015
 Worked with supers and home owners to successfully paint and finish homes, trained new employees, and managed crews
BoulderCounty, BoulderCO, March-June 2015
 Painter, execute painting of all Boulder facilities as needed,run spray rig and safely use harsh chemicals
Cutting Edge Construction,Denver CO, January-March 2015
 Managed small working teams and performed quality finishing work such as dry wall patching and cabinet and fixture instillation
Barefoot Decks, Denver CO, September-December 2014
 Designed, framed, and built customoutdoordecks
Contractor/Laboratory Assistant, U.S. Geological Survey Noble Gas Laboratory,Denver CO, June-September 2014
 Sampled wells, analyzed noble gas samples in the field, and prepared samples for lab analysis
 Operated complex instruments such as high and low vacuum systems and a mass spectrometer
 Developed analytical and professionalskills related to data quality assessment,data management and interpretation, proper
handling and use of chemicals, laboratory management, computer modeling, and spectrometry
RESEARCH AND FIELD WORK
Research Towards B.Sc. Thesis, The Ohio State University, June 2013-June 2014
 Worked with Dr. Dave Cole examining geochemical dynamics of the energy prominent Utica Shale Formation
 Acquired skills related to rock sample preparation and analysis using a scanning electron microscope (SEM)
 Developed a polishing method to acquire qualitative data from the SEM on geophysicaland geochemical properties
 Received Honorable Mention for poster at the 2014 Denman Undergraduate Research Forum
Research Assistant, The Ohio State University, October 2012-June 2013
 Evaluated nutrient dynamics and agriculture as a driving force of the Gulf of Mexico dead zone (Dr. Frank Schwartz)
 Mined and organized data from water chemistry databases for modeling and analysis
Geology Field Camp, Ephraim UT, School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, June-August 201*
 Six week program conducting geologic field work throughout centralUtah and the Snake Range Province, Nevada
 Developed skills including field safety, collection and interpretation of geologic data, geologic mapping and cross section
construction,navigation using topographic maps, rock identification and description, fault identification, and report writing
RELAVENT EXPERIENCE
Side Work
 Home Painting, interior finishing, playground building, concrete, hardwood floor finishing, tree net building, masonry
American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Member 2011-2015
 Attended 2013, 2014, and 2015 AnnualMeetings in Pittsburgh,PA, Houston,TX, and Denver, CO
Teaching Assistant, The Ohio State University, August 2012-June 2014
 Prepared, setup,and taught labs in an effective way while working to engage and instill interest in my students
 Responsible for assisting students with class material and homework in office hours
Cast Member, Season 10, Roadtrip Nation,March-July 2012
 Documentary series aired on public television and schools throughout the U.S.
 Traveled across the U.S. and interviewed influential leaders in science, technology,engineering, and math
 http://roadtripnation.com/watch/public-television/season-ten
COURSEWORK
Introduction to Geochemistry Energy Geophysics Through German 3
Introductory Mineralogy & Crystallography Petroleum Geology Calculus I, II, & III
Introductory Petrology Applied Geophysics Data Analysis for Earth Sciences
Structural Geology Stratigraphy & Sedimentation Biological Sciences
Petrology of Earth & Planets The Dynamic Earth General Chemistry I & II
Field Geology I & II Earth Through Time General Physics I, II, &III
SKILL AND INTEREST AREAS
blacksmithing, furniture building, gardening, music, surveying,general carpentry, masonry, map making, backpacking, rock
climbing, slacklining, biking