1204 S. Main St.

Apt 101 (425) 463-6793

Moscow, ID 83843 jdbalbiani@hotmail.com


OBJECTIVE

Obtain a position with a government agency or environmental consulting firm to expand knowledge of
field work practices and grow as an environmental professional

RECENT RESEARCH

Internal Phosphorus Loading Moscow, Idaho
Environmental Science Thesis, University of Idaho 8/13 - 5/14

Supervisor: Dr. Frank Wilhelm
Study Site: Fernan Lake, Coeur dAlene, Idaho
Description: Measured internal phosphorus loading rates from intact sediment cores
extracted from a highly eutrophide lake. Time consisted of field work, intense lab
analysis, stakeholder meetings, and a presentation of findings at the annual EPSCoR
conference in Coeur dAlene, Idaho

Acquired Skills
Comfortable with proper lab procedures
Proficient in EPA standard phosphorus analysis
Experience working individually or as part of a team
Problem solving, relating to lab set-up, data collection, and team work
Able to easily communicate and work with a variety of stakeholders

EDUCATION

University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science (geology and hydrology focus) May 2014
GPA 3.50

Limnology
Assessed water quality based on invertebrate population, water chemistry, and
physical characteristics
Performed a pond analysis for a land owner and prepared comprehensive report
Ground Water Hydrology
Comfortable using Darcys equation to calculate conductivity, discharge, etc.
Capable of solving basic hydrological problems
Techniques of Ground Water Study
Performed a slug test and pump test on wells in the UI Groundwater Field Lab
Calculated hydraulic conductivity using slug test data
Environmental Hydrology
Explored methods of ground water remediation
Determined how effective porosity, advection, diffusion, hydrodynamic dispersion,
and average linear velocity affect plume migration

Additional Coursework : Chemistry (1 year), Physics, Biology, Statistics, Calculus (1 year), GIS


Jessica Balbiani
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Idaho EPSCoR, National Science Foundation Moscow, Idaho
Miles Undergraduate Research Intern 1/14 - 5/14
Collected sediment cores from field sites, to be incubated in lab
Measured internal loading of phosphorus from lake sediments
Determined sediment water and organic content

Sustainability Center, University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho
Energy Evaluation Intern 8/12 12/12
Performed energy audits for eight local businesses
Evaluated energy consumption, building efficiency, and business behavior
Calculated energy use, with assistance from Avista, to produce a 20 page client report outlining
conservation techniques and economic savings


OUTREACH

Watershed and Water Quality Science Moscow, Idaho
Palouse Prairie School field trip 4/3/14

In conjunction with two teachers at the Palouse Prairie School, I organized a field trip for a group of 50
fourth and fifth grade students. The goal of the field experience was to illustrate how water moves
through a landscape.

Exposed students to field water testing techniques as well as proper scientific method
Students collected depth, reach, velocity, transparency, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and pH
Sampled and analyzed invertebrate population.

Students observed how the characteristics of the stream evolved from the top to the bottom of the
watershed. An importance was placed on conserving and protecting water resources.


VOLUNTEER WORK

Saturday of Service 2011
Aided a local historic building in yard and building maintenance
Leave No Trace 2012
Removed trash and debris from Spring Valley Reservoir, Troy, ID
Wetland Maintenance 2013 - 2014
Removed invasive plants, planted willow trees, maintained boardwalk


REFERENCES

Dr. Frank M. Wilhelm (208) 885-7218
Fish and Wildlife Sciences, College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho
Thesis Supervisor
Christine Dixon (208) 885-6113
Environmental Science and Water Resource Program, University of Idaho
Academic Coordinator
Jan Boll (208) 885-6113
Environmental Science and Water Resource Program, University of Idaho
Director