Jacob Hollander graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Geology and a 3.73 major GPA. He has extensive field and research experience, including participating in a 6-week geology field school in Colorado and an 8-week glacier research program in Alaska. Currently, he is working on his undergraduate thesis studying the use of biochar to clean wastewater.

1. Jacob Hollander
Email: jacobhollander@gmail.com
Phone: (706) 201-5902
130 Greenbrier Way
Athens, GA 30605
EDUCATION
 University of Georgia, Athens, GA
o Bachelor of Science in Geology
o Major GPA: 3.73, Cumulative GPA: 3.52
o Dean’s List and Honor Student
o Zell Miller and Harris Scholarships
o Graduated Cum Laude
FIELD & Research EXPERIENCE
 UGA/USC Geology Field School
o Six week field course based in Canon City, CO focusing on geologic mapping and
development of cross sections for key structural formations in the area
o Conducted stratigraphic exercises on key outcrops in Utah, studied salt dome tectonics and
presented a hypothetical petroleum play assessment for the Uinta Basin
o Viewed large scale past volcanic processes at Valles Caldera and dike complexes in the San
Juan Mountains
o Conducted hydrologic and water quality tests on natural and anthropogenic waters at the
Summitville Mine Superfund site as well as studying the hypothermal deposition of economic
minerals and characteristic alteration facies of shallow hydrothermal systems.
 College Thesis Project
o Working with Dr. Valentine Nzengung on the possible beneficial uses of one or more types of
biochar for cleaning wastewater of valuable nutrients or harmful chemical compounds. The
biochar identified as the most effective by preliminary tests will be tested to determine
loading capacity and leaching efficacy. Nutrient enriched biochar of this variety will then be
used to determine possible agricultural uses.
 Interdisciplinary Field Program (IFP)
o 8 week field course in general North American geology, volcanic processes, tectonic history,
structural geology, soil and water chemistry, ecology, and anthropology across 17 states.
 Juneau Icefield Research Program (JIRP)
o 8 week program in which students from multiple states and foreign countries trek over 100
miles across the Juneau Icefield in Alaska performing research and conducting fieldwork on
such topics as mass balance, percolation of water through snow, GPR and GPS surveys,
isotope sampling and mapping, albedo studies, and modeling the movement and bedrock
topography of the Taku glacier using Python.
o Learned valuable skills in working with a group of unique individuals in a field setting in
hostile environment.

2. o Multiple distinguished faculty from numerous institutions provided instruction on various
geologic, glaciological, environmental, climate, scientific communication, and research topics
in both field and classroom settings
o Program taught glaciological and geologic fieldwork techniques as previously described in
mass balance, GPR, GPS, and isotope sampling and analysis.
o Used GIS and RADAN 7 to conduct analysis and process GPR and GPS data sets for use in
further projects with the intention of presenting a poster at AGU in San Francisco with the
research group.
RELEVANTCOURSEWORK
 Physical Geology Geology of North America
 Historical Geology Geology Field School
 Earth Materials Elementary Oceanography
 Surficial & Near-Surficial Processes Calculus I, II, & III
 Life & Ecologies of the Past Cartography & Graphics
 Internal Processes GIS
 Economic Geology General Chemistry I
 Structural Geology Elementary Differential Equation
 Sedimentary Geology GIS for Hydrogeologists
 Hydrogeology Aqueous Environmental Geochemistry
PAST EMPLOYEMENT
 Athens Clarke County Leisure Services
o Sandy Creek Park Staff (April 2013 – May 2014). Duties included controlling access to the
park, engaging visitors, maintenance of park properties, rentals, security and traffic control
during large (500+ people) events, managing money, and night shifts for special overnight
camping events.
o Sandy Creek Summer Camp Counselor (Summer 2011)
MISCELLANEOUS
 Experienced with ArcGIS technology (ArcMAP, ArcCATALOG, ArcTOOLS)
 Microsoft Office Programs and basic computing skills
 Strong verbal and communication skills
o UGA WIP (Writing Intensive Program) courses in geology classes
o Training in the writing of Phase I ESA reports from UGA Surficial Processes class
o Training in scientific communication and presentation from JIRP faculty
o Scored in the 96% in GRE Verbal Reasoning and 80% in Writing
 Taekwondo Black Belt
 Events Officer and Treasurer for UGA Geology Club 1st and 2nd year