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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) May 2010 – Present
APECS Council Co-Chair and Polar Policy and Law Discipline Coordinator
U.S. Antarctic Program Primary Contractor, Raytheon Polar Services Company (RPSC)
McMurdo Station, Antarctica October 2001 – August 2009
Laboratory Operations Assistant Supervisor February 2008 – August 2009
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Provide safe, reliable winter operations in Crary Science and Engineering Center (CSEC) work stations, including analytical chemistry, computer, microbiology, microscopy, molecular biology and radioisotope laboratories; seawater aquaria and general use laboratories configured to support atmospheric physics, geology and glaciology projects
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Assist in review of research requirements, planning and scheduling of laboratory support for science projects and prepare laboratory facilities for incoming science projects
Science Support Lead April 2008 – September 2008
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Coordinate on-site science support and planning activities with the Science Support Division and onsite Science Support departments to provide appropriate support for science projects and station needs
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Assume Command Team role within Emergency Operations Center
Aeronautics Ground Equipment (AGE) Lead Flightline Mechanic January 2006 – February 2008
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Lead AGE personnel in performance of airfield duties in operation of AGE equipment at three
Antarctic airfields (sea ice runway, blue ice/compacted snow runway and groomed snow ski-way)
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Monitor airfield conditions to evaluate and maintain airfield operational capacity
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Maintain communication lines between AGE personnel and personnel from the US Air Force
(USAF), US Air National Guard (USANG), Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), SPAWAR
Office of Polar Programs, NSF and RPSC in order to maintain airfield operations and safety
Field Coordinator February 2006 – August 2006
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Assist science parties in preparation for fieldwork and stage gear for science teams and ensure field compliance with applicable safety, environment, health and waste management policies
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Maintain, evaluate, repair, modify, fabricate and operate field camp / science equipment, including ice coring equipment, surveying equipment, climbing gear, Nansen sleds, skis, camp stoves, tents, etc.
Aeronautics Ground Equipment Flightline Mechanic December 2002 – December 2005
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Support USANG, USAF and RNZAF in airfield operations for C-17, C-141, P3-K, LC-130 and C-
130 aircraft by providing flightline services, including airfield condition and lighting inspections
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Operate, inspect, service and repair flightline (AGE/GSE) equipment
Ecological Impact Assessment of Tilapia in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Research Associate, Evergreen Fellow November 2006 – September 2007
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Investigate the impacts of introduced tilapia on the river and lake ecosystems of protected areas within the Osa Peninsula by assessing chemical, physical and biological properties of watersheds
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Plan and coordinate field operations and acquire, maintain, repair and fabricate field equipment

Global Invasive Species Database: Invasive Species Specialists Group, Species Survival
Commission of the World Conservation Union (IUCN), Centre for Invasive Species Research,
University of Auckland
Volunteer September 2006
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Compile information on introduced and invasive species within the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions and contribute data to species profiles within the Global Invasive Species Database
ACADEMIC PROFILE
University of Akureyri, Polar Law Program, Akureyri, Iceland Graduating December 2011
Master of Arts Candidate in Polar Law
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Research focus: Identification of Risk in the Arctic
International Summer School in Karelia, Jointly organized by Petrozavodsk State University,
University of Lapland, University of Tampere, Aleksanteri Institute at the University of Helsinki,
University of Eastern Finland and Finnish-Russian Cross-Border University May 2010
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Theme: Changing Geopolitics and International Relations in the North
University of Tasmania, Institute of Antarctic & Southern Ocean Studies Graduated 2005
Bachelor of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies with Honours, Graduated with Distinction
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Research focus: Strategies to minimize the impact of introduced species in the Antarctic and sub-
Antarctic region
California State University via NSF Polar Education Program 2003
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Polar Science and Antarctic Studies: 4 graduate level courses (4.0 gpa)
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
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2010 – Rhemann, J.L.. Comparative Introduction to Environmental Protection and Biodiversity
Conservation in the Antarctic and Arctic Regions.
Lögfræðingur, University of Akureyri Law
Journal , Volume 4, Number 1
SYMPOSIA AND WORKSHOPS
International Polar Year (IPY) Oslo Science Conference June 2010
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Co-convener of Session T4-5, Polar Lessons: Arctic and Antarctic Governance and Economics
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Poster: Scientific Research in Relation to Governance of the Polar Regions
Association of Polar Early Career Scientists Pre-IPY Oslo Workshop June 2010
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Co-organizer of 'Informing Policy and Policy-makers' Session
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Recipient of U.S. Antarctic Program Personal Achievement Award (US$300), February 2006
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Recipient of Antarctic Tasmania Scholarship (AU$5000), May 2005
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Recipient of U.S. Antarctic Service Medal with Bronze, Gold and Silver Bars, 2002 - 2008
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Recipient of personal plaque "in Recognition of High Level of Support Given to Operation Deep
Freeze, US Antarctic Program", October 2002
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Antarctic Environmental Management Course, Australian Antarctic Division, 2005
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Emergency Operations Center Incident Command Team, McMurdo Station, Winter 2008 – 2009
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PADI Open Water Diver Certification, April 2007
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Affiliations: Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), International Arctic Social

Scientists Association, Polar Law Institute