University of Pittsburgh PhD Student | https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-rodriguez1
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Department of Geology & Environmental Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. Expected Graduation Date: May 2030. Advised by Dr. Brian Stewart and Dr. Rosemary Capo.
M.S. Department of Geosciences, Baylor University, Waco, TX. (2025). Depositional and post-depositional controls on reservoir quality and performance within the Early Jurassic Nordegg Member of the Fernie Formation, southern Alberta, Canada. Advised by Dr. Stacy Atchley.
B.S. Department of Geosciences, Baylor University, Waco, TX. (2023).
A.S. Department of Mathematics, South Texas College, McAllen, TX. (2020).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Office Assistant for Computer Science | Baylor University | Waco, TX
August 2021 – December 2021
Assisted with greeting visitors, answering questions, office maintenance, and event preparation for the main office in the computer science department.
August 2021 – December 2021
Assisted with greeting visitors, answering questions, office maintenance, and event preparation for the main office in the computer science department.
Paleomagnetometer Laboratory Assistant | Baylor University | Waco, TX
August 2021 – Summer 2023
Assited Dr. Dan Peppe with sample preparation and analysis using the paleomagnetometer. Tasks included cutting samples, running the instrument, and interpretation of results.
August 2021 – Summer 2023
Assited Dr. Dan Peppe with sample preparation and analysis using the paleomagnetometer. Tasks included cutting samples, running the instrument, and interpretation of results.
Applied Petroleum Studies Laboratory Assistant | Baylor University | Waco, TX
August 2022 – Summer 2023
a) Assisted graduate student in bulk limestone and dolomite sample rock crushing for acid digestion and separation of conodont specimens for oxygen isotopic analyses.
b) Assisted graduate student in laboratory sample preparation which included drilling and collection of rock samples for isotopic analyses.
c) Assisted graduate student by digitizing core descriptions using EasyCopy, EasyCore, and refined the associated detailed facies model within the Early Jurassic Gordondale member of the Fernie Formation.
August 2022 – Summer 2023
a) Assisted graduate student in bulk limestone and dolomite sample rock crushing for acid digestion and separation of conodont specimens for oxygen isotopic analyses.
b) Assisted graduate student in laboratory sample preparation which included drilling and collection of rock samples for isotopic analyses.
c) Assisted graduate student by digitizing core descriptions using EasyCopy, EasyCore, and refined the associated detailed facies model within the Early Jurassic Gordondale member of the Fernie Formation.
Geochemistry Laboratory Assistant | Baylor University | Waco, TX
Fall 2022 – Summer 2023
a) Assisted student with sample collection and processing for geochemical x-ray diffraction analyses
b) Assisted student with rock crushing, sample processing, x-ray fluorescence and x-ray diffraction analyses
Fall 2022 – Summer 2023
a) Assisted student with sample collection and processing for geochemical x-ray diffraction analyses
b) Assisted student with rock crushing, sample processing, x-ray fluorescence and x-ray diffraction analyses
AWARDS AND HONORS
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Member, South Texas College, 2018-2020,
“For cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher”
“For cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher”
Dean’s Academic Honors List, Baylor University, Fall 2022
Dean’s Academic Honors List, Baylor University, Spring 2023
Baylor Academic Honors Convocation Outstanding Student of the Year in Geoscience Award 2023, “Recognition of distinguished students in each department and their outstanding achievements”
K. Leroy Irvis Fellow, University of Pittsburgh, Fall 2025-present
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
o Petroleum Geology with emphasis on geologic risk assessment and reserves calculation
o Energy Economics
o Advanced Field Stratigraphy
o Carbonate and Siliciclastic Depositional Systems
o Sedimentary Petrology
o Elemental Geochemistry
o Isotope Geochemistry
o Exploration Geophysics and Seismology
o Quantitative Geologic Modeling Methods (using machine learning, Python, and MATLAB)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
o Subsurface geologic correlation and mapping using Enverus Subsurface Studio including top picking, petrophysical well log interpretation, and reservoir quality assessment
o Data acquisition and mapping using IHS Energy Accumap including petrophysical well log interpretation, fluid production and core analysis data
o Data acquisition and mapping using Enverus Prism
o Experience with ArcGIS, EasyCore, PHREEQ Interactive, and Microsoft Office software
o Programming languages MATLAB and C++
REFERENCES
Stacy C. Atchley, Professor of Petroleum Geology and Stratigraphy
Baylor University
(254) 644-9471, [email protected]
Baylor University
(254) 644-9471, [email protected]
Steve Dworkin, Professor of Geochemistry and Sedimentary Petrology
Baylor University
(254) 710-2186, [email protected]
Baylor University
(254) 710-2186, [email protected]
Daniel Peppe, Professor of Paleobotany and Paleomagnetism
Baylor University
(254) 710-2629, [email protected]
Baylor University
(254) 710-2629, [email protected]