R. Lucas Jackson

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science in Geoscience. Cumulative GPA 3.246. Dean's List, two semesters.

Coursework in Field Geology, Historical Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Sedimentation and Stratigraphy, Chemistry, Biology, and Statistics.

Intern, Ashfall Fossil Beds

Excavation, documentation, and preservation of Miocene vertebrate fossils. Support for museum operations, public outreach, and fossil preparation.

Fossil Tour Guide, In-Stone Fossils

Led fossil tours at a quarry in the Green River Formation, teaching guests how to collect properly and explaining what they had found. Prepared quarry specimens using air scribes.

Intern, The Mammoth Site

Fossil preparation, micropicking, and specimen cataloging across the museum's collection, along with teaching classes for visitors.

Trip Leader, WCUPA Outdoor Adventure Program

Organized and led local and out-of-state educational trips for undergraduate and graduate students, with instruction in Leave No Trace principles, risk management, and safe outdoor practice.

Rock Wall Attendant, WCUPA Recreation Center

Taught climbers proper belay technique, equipment use, and risk management, and kept the wall a safe place for climbers and staff.

Lab Assistant, WCUPA, under LeeAnn Srogi, Ph.D.

Cut and prepared fine-grained gabbro and basalt specimens for study, and organized the university teaching and museum collections.

Front Desk Attendant, Hilton Garden Inn, Kennett Square

Managed guest reservations, billing, check-ins, and special requests.

Collections Volunteer, Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Organized and cataloged vertebrate paleontology specimens.

President, Earth and Space Sciences Club and Sigma Gamma Epsilon

Planned and ran club meetings and led geology-focused field experiences for members.

Eagle Scout, BSA Troop 31

Merit badges including First Aid, Geology, and Mammal Study. Guided hiking groups and helped younger scouts complete advancement requirements.

Speaker, Friends of Mineralogy PA Symposium

Presented on fossil assemblages from the C&D Canal, Delaware, to an audience of mineralogy and Earth science enthusiasts.

Fossil Preparation Course, Gold Bugs Fossils After Dark

Training under Markus J. Martin in air scribes and air abrasives, preparing trilobite specimens across a range of preservation and matrix conditions.

Geology of Washington National Parks Field Camp, WCUPA

Field note taking and applied field geology, including use of a Brunton compass.