Thomas A. Shahan graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Science in Geology in 2014. He has relevant coursework and experience in fields methods, mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology, structural geology, hydrogeology, paleontology, geomorphology, and GIS. He completed a summer field camp at the University of Florida focusing on mapping and structural geology. His experience includes working as an environmental geophysics lab technician at FAU where he utilized GPR and gas chromatography equipment on projects related to biogenic gas releases from wetlands. He also works as a pool service technician. He has presented abstracts at conferences on utilizing GPR to investigate temporal and spatial distribution of biogenic gases from peat

1. Thomas A. Shahan
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Pompano Beach,FL 33064 Email: tshahan20@gmail.com
Continued
Education
FloridaAtlanticUniversity,BocaRaton FL Bachelor of Science in Geology
Graduation Date: August 2014
Relevant Academic Experience
FloridaAtlanticUniversity,Boca Raton,FL
Related Course Work:Field Methods, Mineralogy and Crystal Chemistry, Petrology of Igneous and
Metamorphic Rocks, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, Structural Geology,Hydrogeology,Solid Earth
Geophysics, Paleontology,Coastal and Marine Science, Geomorphology, Introduction to Mapping and GIS,
Remote Sensing of the Environment, Principles of GIS, Digital Image Analysis.
UniversityofFlorida,Gainesville,FL
Summer Field Camp 2014
Six weekcourse with emphasis on creating interpretable maps, cross sections, and descriptions of geologic
units and structures encountered near Taos, NM and on the Colorado Plateau. Measured bed thickness of
geologic units using JacobStaff partnered with a Brunton compass. Prepared a detailed structural study of
deformed rocks showing complex structures with folding and several generations of faults. Produced geologic
descriptions and histories.
Experience
Environmental GeophysicsLabTechnician,FloridaAtlantic University,Davie,Florida, August2014-June2015
Demonstrated proficiency inthe setup, collection,and analysis of multiple research projects involving
biogenic gas releases from peat soils in the Florida Evergladesat a field and lab scale. Regular utilization of
a gas chromatograph (GC) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) equipment to collectand analyzedata.
Used Micrsoft Excelto analyzelarge amounts of collected data and produce graphs.
Pool ServiceTechnician,D&E PoolsLighthouse PointInc., Lighthouse Point, Florida 2010-present
Provideprofessional weekly pool service to customers as well as diagnosing and repairing pool pumps, and
assisting in remodeling pools. Responsible to service/maintain 60+ pools a week sometimes working11+
hour days during inclement weather. Must lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis, and 100 pounds occasionally.
Certifications/Activities
CertificatePrograminGeographicInformationSystems, FloridaAtlantic University, 2014
 Completed 12 credits in Geographic Information Systems courses: Introduction to Mapping and GIS,
Remote Sensing of the Environment, Principles of GIS, and Digital Image Analysis.
OSHA40 hourHAZWOPER
 Completed course on 9/20/2015 with topics coveredin 29 CFR 1910.120.
GeosciencesClub,FloridaAtlantic University, 2010-2014
 Vice President, January 2014-August2014
o Planned/promoted educational field trips and lectures and initiated new members through club
promotions and meetings.
Conference Presentations/Abstracts
1. McClellan, M., Shahan,T., Sharp, N., and Comas, X.,2015. Using high frequency Ground Penetrating Radar
(GPR)at the laboratory scale to investigate the spatial variability in releases of biogenic gases from three
subtropical wetland ecosystems in Central Florida. Abstract presented at 2015GeologicalSocietyof America
(GSA) Fall Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 1-4 Nov.
2. Shahan,T., Sharp, N., Wright, W.,and Comas, X., 2015. Utilizing Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)to
investigate the temporal and spatial distribution of biogenic gases from peat soils at the Loxahatchee
Impoundment Landscape Assessment (LILA).Abstract presented at 2015ArthurR. Marshall3rdAnnualSea
LevelRiseSymposium,PalmBeach, FL, 1 Aug.

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Conference Presentations/Abstracts Continued
3. Wright, W., Shahan,T., Sharp, N., Comas, X.,2015. Time-lapse geophysical measurements targeting spatial
and temporal variability in biogenic gas distribution and releases from peat soils in a hydrologically
controlled wetland in the Everglades. Abstract presented at 2015 AmericanGeophysicalUnion(AGU) Joint
Assembly,Montreal,Canada, 3-7 May.
4. Shahan,T., Sharp, N., Wright, W.,and Comas, X., 2015. Utilizing Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)to
investigate the temporal and spatial distribution of biogenic gases from peat soils at the Loxahatchee
Impoundment Landscape Assessment (LILA).Abstract presented at 2015GreaterEverglades Ecosystem
Restoration(GEER) SpringMeeting, Coral Springs FL, 21-23 Apr.
5. McClellan, M., Wright, W., Shahan,T., Sharp, N., Mount, G., and Comas, X.,2015. Spatial variability in
biogenic gas releases fromsubtropical peat monoliths is revealed from high frequency ground penetrating
radar (GPR).Abstract presented at 2015GreaterEverglades EcosystemRestoration(GEER) SpringMeeting,
Geer Coral Springs FL, 21-23 Apr.
Skills
Proficientin Ground Penetrating Radar data acquisition, processing and analysis, Gas Chromatography, ArcGIS,
Adobe Illustrator, MicrosoftOfficeApplications. Experience with JacobStaffs, GPS equipment, and Brunton
Compasses.
References
1. XavierComas, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Florida Atlantic University, (954) 236 - 1569, xcomas@fau.edu
2. Eladio Morejon, D&E Pools Lighthouse PointInc. business owner, (954) 579 – 3437,
emorejon@comcast.net
3. William Wright, Instructor on record, Florida Atlantic University,(772) 538 – 1858, wwrigh19@gmail.com