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Curriculum Vita – Teaching Emphasis 2015
Jennifer Ann Corbin
University of Montana
Missoula College – 406-243-4243
Missoula, Montana 59802
Jennifer.corbin@mso.umt.edu
243 Grandview Way
Missoula, Montana 59803
406-239-1479
quiet_sister@msn.com
EDUCATION
Ph.D. candidate in Forestry, Department of Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences,
College of Forestry and Conservation, University of Montana, Missoula, MT. Major
Field: Alpine Ecology. Research interests: geochemistry, biogeochemistry, limnology,
hydrology, climate change, statistical modeling, GIS modeling. Dissertation: The effects
of recent watershed deglaciation, climate change, and microbial processes on nitrate
loading and ecological response in high alpine aquatic systems. Chair: Dr. Scott Woods
(deceased)
M.Sc. in Resource Conservation, Department of Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences,
College of Forestry and Conservation, University of Montana, Missoula, MT. Major
Field: Aqueous Geochemistry. Specialization: atmospheric deposition, GIS modeling.
Thesis: Atmospheric deposition effects on high alpine lakes in Grand Teton National
Park. May 2004.
Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Biology - Aquatic Option, University of Montana,
Missoula, MT. May 2001.
Bachelor of Arts, Natural History, University of Montana, Missoula, MT. May 2001.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2009 – Present
Adjunct Instructor – University of Montana, Missoula
Working as an instructor teaching online and face-to-face sections of biology,
physical science, and technical writing. Taught sections for approximately 130
students each semester. Integrated a research component to the technical writing
sections. Employed debate as a research mining exercise for the writing science
classes. Science classes were issue classes, using case study dissemination of
relevant controversial biological topics, like water sustainability, genetic
engineering, habitat destruction, and management of predators. Technical writing
classes were taught in units, using applied exercises focusing on local issues, like
water privatization, predator hunting contests, and other forms of policy analysis.
Integrated video conferencing and collaborative work in online sections, using
Skype and other dynamic networking tools.

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Teaching experience - continued
January 2004 – 2008
Teaching Assistant – Technical Writing, University of Montana, Missoula
Delivered all lectures and maintained curriculum for approximately 35 students
each semester. Graded all work, including line editing approximately 70 papers
each week. Proctored exams and constructed midterm and final grade reports.
2004 – Present
Instructor – Flamenco and Latin Dance, Downtown Dance Collective, Missoula, MT
Teaching Latin and Flamenco dance styles to beginning and intermediate adult
dance students. In addition, started Latin Dance Nights, a monthly Latin social
dance, that had been running successfully for five years.
2003 - 2008
Substitute Teacher – Missoula County Public Schools
Taught primarily at the high school level, focusing on upper level math and
science. For the last two years of employent, was the permanent substitute teacher
for the Alternative Learning Center at Sentinel High School in Missoula,
Montana, working 2-3 days per week.
1994 – 1999
Instructor – Angler/Wildlife Education, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Delivered lectures to local schools as part of their science curriculums. Led field
outings to collect aquatic insects, ice fish, wade fish, and identify fish. Also
facilitated classroom fish dissections.
1993 – 1998
Teacher – Science Curriculum Enrichment, St. Matthew’s Elementary School
Responsible for field trip component to science curriculum. Led trips to collect
specimens for classroom observation and to identify species and systems.
PUBLICATIONS
Published Abstracts:
Corbin, J. and S. Woods, 2005. Atmospheric deposition effects on high elevation lakes in
the Teton Range, Wyoming. MTNCLIM 2005, Chico Hot Springs, Montana.
Corbin J. and S. Woods, 2004. Predicting the effects of atmospheric deposition on high
alpine lakes in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Eos Trans. AGU, 85(17),
Jt. Assem. Suppl., Abstract H23B-14. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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Publications – continued
Corbin J. and S. Woods, 2002. Water quality of high elevation lakes in Grand Teton
National Park. Eos Trans. AGU, 83(47), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract H61C-0787.
San Francisco, California.
Conference Proceedings:
Corbin, J. and S. Woods, 2005. Atmospheric deposition effects on high alpine lakes in
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. George Wright Society Biennial
Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. Washington D.C.
Technical Reports:
Oschell, C. and J. Corbin, 2015. Monitoring Use of the Blackfoot River – 2014. Montana
Fish, Wildlife & Parks. 37pp.
Oschell, C. and J. Corbin, 2015. Monitoring Use of the West Fork Bitterroot River –
2014. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. 29pp.
Corbin, J. and S. Woods, 2004. The Effects of Atmospheric Deposition on Water Quality
in High Alpine Lakes of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. National Park
Service. 72pp.
Woods, S. and J. Corbin, 2003. Vital Signs Water Quality Monitoring for the Greater
Yellowstone Network: Bighorn Canyon Recreation Area. National Park Service.
207pp.
Woods, S. and J. Corbin, 2003. Vital Signs Water Quality Monitoring for the Greater
Yellowstone Network: Grand Teton National Park. National Park Service. 292pp.
Woods, S. and J. Corbin, 2003. Vital Signs Water Quality Monitoring for the Greater
Yellowstone Network: Yellowstone National Park. National Park Service. 445pp.
Manuals:
Corbin, J. 2007. Monitoring High-elevation Climate in Grand Teton National Park.
National Park Service. 82pp. plus appendices.
Corbin, J. 2003. Modeling and Mapping Temperature Regimes in the Blackfoot River
Drainage: Using Microsoft Access and ArcView to Warehouse and Display
Longterm Data. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, 57pp.
Editor:
Jean C, Schrag AM, Bennetts RE, Daley R, Crowe EA, O’Ney S. 2005. Vital Signs
Monitoring Plan for the Greater Yellowstone Network. National Park Service,
Greater Yellowstone Network, Bozeman MT. 107 pp. plus appendices.

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In preparation:
Corbin, J., K. Tonnessen, and S. Woods (in review). Basin Characterization of High
Elevation Lakes of the Teton Range, Wyoming, U.S.A.. Ecological Modeling
Applications.
Corbin, J., et al. (in prep.). The Rinsings of the Earth: The biogeochemistry of high
alpine lakes. Park Science.
Corbin, J., et al. (in prep.). The Flux of Nitrates into a High Elevation Paired Watershed
of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, U.S.A.. Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine
Research.
Corbin, J., et al. (in prep.). Modeling Lake Sensitivity in the Northern Rockies, U.S.A.
Ecological Modeling Applications.
RESEARCH AND WORK EXPERIENCE
2014 – Present
Research Technician/Data Analyst - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Conducted user surveys in the Blackfoot and Bitterroot River drainages. Designed
sampling protocols and implemented dynamic survey collection system, using
Terraflex and ArcPad. Built Access databases for survey data storage and
reporting, and analyzed all survey data in R and SPSS. Synthesized analysis in
technical reports and wrote monitoring reports for both drainages. Responsible for
editing technical documents for public comment and review. Also conducted
backcountry hook scar surveys, modifying current protocols for exploratory
sampling, analysis pending.
2001 – 2015
Owner and Operator – Corbin Consulting
Worked as a data analyst, statistician, and technical writer with Montana Fish,
Wildlife & Parks (MFWP), the Blackfoot Challenge, and Trout Unlimited on
studies in the Blackfoot River drainage and tributaries. Currently modeling
projections of species distribution in the North Fork of the Blackfoot River, using
structural equation modeling of biotic, abiotic, and other landscape variables.
Some of the results of past collaboration include a long-term temperature database
(spatial and tabular) and a dynamic discharge model for the Blackfoot River
drainage. Wrote technical manuals for the operation and maintenance of these
databases.

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Research and work experience – continued
2002 – 2009
Biological Science Technician/Research Scientist – Grand Teton National Park
Installed first high elevation climate monitoring station in GRTE in conjunction
with paired lake catchment studies, incorporating GOES transmitter for satellite
transmission of data. In addition, monitored stream flow at inflow and outflow of
catchments and analyzed cross sections of lake inputs. Monitored system
variables also included nitrogen inputs from soils, snow, talus and ephemeral
seeps, atmospheric deposition, and surface water. An offshoot of this project
included the analysis of lake ANC for 650 lakes in the Northwest Rocky
Mountain region, modeling lake sensitivity and N deposition in this region. Data
gathered during these studies were analyzed using spatial analysis, SEM and other
multivariate models. Responsible for the design and implementation of water
quality and water use monitoring programs in GRTE. Wrote sections of and
edited water monitoring section of the Greater Yellowstone Network Monitoring
Plan. Collected backcountry water samples targeted at Fecal coliform contributor
identification, then performed preliminary laboratory cultures and analysis.
Performed GIS analysis of backcountry water quality data. Coordinated meetings
with outside agencies and incorporated ideas and protocols from multiple sources
into functional databases and status reports. Other duties included:
 backcountry snow pit surveys,
 training field technicians,
 soundings of high-elevation lakes,
 stream cross-section analysis,
 riparian classification and identification,
 culvert installations, and
 laboratory installation and maintenance of DI water systems and
other mobile laboratory equipment and computers.
2004 – 2009
Research Scientist – University of Colorado, Boulder
Working in Grand Teton National Park (GRTE) studying high elevation lakes and
nutrient cycling. Research fulfilled NSF regionalization specifications for the
Niwot Ridge Long Term Ecosystem Research site. See duties above.
September 2004 –2006
Research Associate – Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
Maintained reporting and tracking databases for the unit and updated
bibliographic databases.

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Research and work experience – continued
1994 – 2002
GIS Programmer/Fisheries Analyst – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Employed for nine years with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (MFWP) as a fisheries
analyst/GIS programmer and research technician.
 GIS Programmer/Fisheries Analyst – Performed analysis of fisheries related data
and conducted statewide surveys of Montana drainages for numerous research
projects. Manager of the Montana Lake and Reservoir program. Set up satellite
office in Missoula and worked independently of main GIS laboratory. Traveled
extensively during the field season for the purpose of coordinating biologists’
efforts with the GIS unit. During employment with MFWP, involved in the
following projects:
o Montana Lake and Reservoir Project – Montana Lake and Reservoir
Manager for the Information Services Unit’s Geographic Information
System (GIS) project. Secured Bureau of Reclamation funds to work in
conjunction with MFWP. Worked independently of GIS unit from 1999
to 2002. Built and maintained a geographic database for the state of
Montana encompassing lake and reservoir data from all agencies (US
Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land
Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Environmental
Quality, Bureau of Indian Affairs and associated tribes and other private
organizations). Developed protocol for future collection and management
of lake-related data. Completion of project in October 2001 made
drainage-wide fish distribution available in a spatial format for the first
time (both internally and over the internet).
o Clark Fork River/Mill Town Dam – Research Technician. Collected and
processed fish species for a study concentrating on the fluctuation of fish
migratory patterns as a result of migratory barriers (Mill Town Dam) and
changing water chemistry. Installed Floy tags and PIT tags and performed
surgical implantations of transmitters cutthroat trout and bull trout species.
o Native Species Management Areas (NSMA) – Committee
Member/Analyst. Coordinated a statewide survey of MFWP biologists
targeted at the identification of NSMA. Collected information relative to
the status of native fish species during spring/summer field seasons.
Performed analysis with relation to available funding and manpower
allocated to conduct required research for species survival. Presented data
at regular intervals to entire fisheries division at seasonal meetings.
o Montana Fisheries Information System (MFISh) – Fisheries
Analyst/Programmer. Responsible for the maintenance, collection and
analysis of fisheries related data for streams and rivers within the state of
Montana. Coordinated delivery of data between biologists and GIS
laboratory. Developed stand-alone programs for regional offices as a
housing for biological data and as an attempt at standardizing data
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Research and work experience – continued
o High Mountain Lake Study – Research Technician. Conducted sampling
and analysis of high mountain lakes within the Flathead River drainage for
the purpose of post-rotenone studies of macroinvertebrate populations.
o Angler Education – Volunteer. Instructor for MFWP Angler Education
and Hooked-on-Fishing-Not-on-Drugs program.
o Bitterroot Drainage Precipitation Study – GIS Analyst. Conducted post-
fire precipitation analysis of the Bitterroot for the use of area biologists
and several Western Montana consulting firms.
Other duties included:
 Wild Trout and Salmon Genetics Laboratory Liaison – Responsible for the
coordination of all genetic analysis of wild trout for the state of Montana.
Acquired supplemental knowledge of genetic analytical processes. Built a
database for the sole purpose of housing and reporting genetic information via
MFISh for use of Montana fisheries biologists. Designed a sample form utilized
as an accompaniment for all genetic samples submitted to the University of
Montana (currently utilized by federal, state and private agencies). Coordinated
communication between biologists and genetic analysts and developed a protocol
for the sampling and reporting of analytical results.
 Research Technician – Conducted sampling and analysis of high mountain lakes
within the Flathead River drainage for the purpose of post-rotenone studies of
macroinvertebrate populations. Other duties: Mark-and-recapture studies,
seasonal redd counts, invertebrate surveys, water quality sampling.
HONORS AND AWARDS
 Bertha Morton Fellowship, University of Montana $5,000 – 2005
 Montana Water Center Fellowship $3,000 – 2005
 National Park Service block grant $20,000/year – FY 2007 – FY2008
 Niwot Ridge LTER $12,000/year – 2005 – 2008
 George E. Bright Memorial Fellowship, University of Montana – 2002
 National Park Service Performance Award, Grand Teton National Park – 2002 and
2003
 Awarded three National Park Service grants for research and technical assistance at
Grand Teton National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Inventory and Monitoring
network – 2001, 2002, 2003
 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks – 2000 Fisheries Division Recognition Award
 Math and Science Division Scholarship, Flathead Valley Community College – 1995
 Biology Award for Performance, Flathead Valley Community College – 1995

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Service
Abstract Reviewer and Judge for University of Montana Graduate Research Conference
2014 - 2015
Abstract Reviewer and Judge for National Conference for Undergraduate Research
(NCUR) 2010- 2015
President of Forest Graduates Association, University of Montana, 2005 – 2006
Treasurer of Forest Graduates Association, University of Montana, 2004 – 2005
Preliminary judge, International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula, MT 2006
Reviewer of scientific proposals, Junior Academy of Science, Missoula, MT 2002
MFWP Volunteer Instructor, Angler Education Program, Kalispell, MT 1994-1999
Technical Volunteer, Bitter Root Water Forum, Hamilton, MT 2001-2002
Affiliations
American Fisheries Society (AFS)
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Software Programs
ArcGIS, Linux, S-Plus, R, SPSS, MATLAB, Adobe Illustrator, Visual Basic, Microsoft
Developer (Word, Access, Excel, Powerpoint)
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Service
Mentor for Montana National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program, 2008 – Present
Affiliations
Iyengar Yoga Association of North America, member
Downtown Dance Collective, Missoula, MT, instructor
Certifications
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design, Denver CO – 1987-1989, A.A.S. Painting and
Drawing
Activities
Dance, Yoga, Skiing, Hiking, Art, Music

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REFERENCES
Christine Oschell, Ph.D., FAS Program Manager, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, 3201
Spurgin Road, Missoula, MT 59804, Phone: (406) 542 – 5562, Email:
Coschell@mt.gov
Carol Woodruff, Assistant Professor of Technical Writing, College of Forestry and
Conservation, Department of Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences, University
of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812, Phone: (406) 243-4439, Office: SC 448, Fax:
(406) 243-4845, Email: carol.woodruff@cfc.umt.edu
Cathy Corr, Department Chair, Applied Arts and Sciences, Missoula College,
University of Montana, 700 South Avenue, Missoula, MT 59802. Phone: (406)
243-7903, Email: cathy.corr@mso.umt.edu
Mark Medvetz, Associate Professor, Missoula College, University of Montana, 700
South Avenue, Missoula, MT 59802. Phone: (406) 243-7904, Email:
mark.medvetz@umontana.edu
Evgueny Kroll, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor, Division of Biological Sciences,
University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812, Phone: (406) 243-4857, Office:
HS104, Email: evgueny.kroll@umontana.edu