Adriana Heimann-Rios CV

Adriana Heimann
Post Doc Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, 2006-2009
Ph.D. Iowa State University, Dec. 2006
M.S. Iowa State University, 2002
B.S. University of Uruguay, 1998

Research interests: Fe isotope geochemistry;
chemical evolution of the oceans and atmosphere;
metamorphosed exhalites; genesis of BIFs; fluid/rock interaction,
genesis of ore deposits, aluminous granulites, evolution of metamorphic
rocks, P-T-t reconstructions

Research	Publications
Teaching	CV

East Carolina University
Curriculum Vitae- Adriana Heimann

Personal Details

Name:	ADRIANA HEIMANN-RIOS
Affiliation:	Department of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University
Position:	Assistant Professor of Geology, Mineralogy/Petrology
Address:	101 Graham Building, Greenville, NC 27858
Telephone:	(252) 328 5206
E-mail:	heimanna@ecu.edu

Education

1998	B.S. Geology (Licenciada en Geologia), College of Sciences, University of Uruguay (Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República). Montevideo, Uruguay.
2002	M.S. Geology, Iowa State University. M.S. Thesis: "Zinc-rich spinels associated with Proterozoic base metal sulfide occurrences, Colorado, and their use as guides to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits." Unpub. Masters thesis, Iowa State University, 285 p. Supervisor: Dr. Paul G. Spry.
2006	Ph.D. Geology, Iowa State University. Topic: Geochemistry of Proterozoic, garnet-rich rocks, Curnamona Province, Australia: evidence of hydrothermal and hydrogenetic processes. Supervisor: Dr. Paul G. Spry.

Positions Held

Aug. 2009-	Assistant Professor of Geology, East Carolina University, Dept. of Geological Sciences, Greenville, NC. Areas: Mineralogy/Petrology/Geochemistry/Economic Geology.
2006-2009	Post doctoral research associate. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Advisor: Dr. Clark M. Johnson.
Fall-Spring 2005-2006	Teaching Assistant. Department of Geological & Atmospheric Sciences (GEAT), Iowa State University (ISU).
Aug. 2002- Aug. 2005	Research Assistant. GEAT, ISU. Advisor: Dr. Paul G. Spry.
2000-2002	Teaching Assistant. GEAT, ISU. Advisor: Dr. Paul G. Spry.
2000	Research Technician. Agronomy Department, ISU.
1998	Geologist. Hidromar Ltda. Uruguay.
1996-2000	Assistant Professor (Ayudante de Geologia). Department of Geology, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo, Uruguay.
1995	Geologist. Queenstake Resources Ltd. (Canada). Uruguay.

Research Experience, Visitor

2006-2009	University of Wisconsin-Madison.	MC-ICP-MS; ion exchange chromatography
2004	Research School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.	U/Pb Shrimp
2004, 2005	GEMOC lab, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.	LA-ICP-MS
2003-2004	Iowa State University, Chemistry Department.	LA-ICP-MS
2004-2005	Iowa State University.	Scanning Electron Microscope
2006-2009	University of Wisconsin-Madison.	SEM, Electron Microprobe
2000-2006	Iowa State University.	Electron Microprobe

Professional Affiliations

2007-	American Geophysical Union.
2006	Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits.
2002-	Geological Society of America, North-Central Section.
2001-2006	Society of Economic Geologists.
1997-2000	Sociedad Uruguaya de Geología.
1991-1998	National Geographic Society.

Service

2006	State Science Olympiad, Minerals and Rocks. Organizer, supervisor, and grader.
Fall 2005, Spring 2006	Newsletter editor, GEAT, ISU.
2005	Geology Club Grant Committee. GEAT, ISU.
2005	Geology Department Liaison Committee. GEAT, ISU.
2005	Secretary- Geology Graduate Student Organization. ISU.
2002, 2004, 2005	Vice-president- Geology Graduate Student Organization. ISU.
2004-2005	Representative of Mates to the International Student Council, ISU.
2004-2005	Vice-president- Uruguayan-Argentinean Student Association (Mates). ISU.

Teaching Experience

Spring 2006	Geol 365, Petrology. Grader. Teach lab classes as needed. GEAT, ISU.
Fall 2005	Geology 507, Mineral Resources Field Trip. Co-leader. Leader: Dr. Paul Spry. ISU.
2005, 2000-2002	Geology 311, Optical Mineralogy & Mineralogy Lab Instructor. GEAT, ISU.
2002	Geol 100, The Earth. Recitation Instructor. ISU.
2001	Geol 101, Environmental Geology, Earth in Crisis. Recitation Instructor; Lecture Assistant. ISU.
2000, 2001, 2003	Geol 365, Petrology. Lab Instructor. ISU.
2000	Geol 201, Geology for Engineers and Environmental Scientists. Lecture Assistant. ISU.
1996-2000	Mineralogy Instructor. Departamento de Geología. Facultad de Ciencias. Montevideo, Uruguay.
1997-1999	Mineral Resources, Assistant. Departamento de Geología. Facultad de Ciencias. Montevideo, Uruguay.

Grants and Awards

2006	Pick-of-the-year Award for service to the department. GEAT.
2006, 2004, 2003	Graduate Student Seminar runner-up Award. GEAT.
2005, 2004, 2002	Professional Advancement Grant. ISU.
2005, 2004, '03, '02	Geological Society of America Travel Grant.
2005	Graduate Student Seminar top paper Award. GEAT, ISU.
2004	Ames Mineral and Rock Club Award to applied research.
2003, 2001	Society of Economic Geologists McKinstry Research Grant.
2003	Outstanding Teaching Award. GEAT.
2003	Graduate student Seminar runner-up Award. GEAT.
2002	John Lemish Research Award. GEAT.
2000-2002	Organization of American States Scholarship (OEA-PRA Uruguay).

Invited Seminars

2009, April	Department of Geophysical Sciences, University of Chicago.
2009, January	Department of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University.
2009, January	Department of Geology and Geography, Illinois State University
2006, April	Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
2005, December	Departamento de Geología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República. Montevideo, Uruguay.
2004, May	Primary Industries and Resources South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
2004, May	Havilah Resources Pty., Mulyungarie, South Australia, Australia.
2004, September	Ames Gem and Mineral Club. Ames, Iowa, USA.
2004, December	Departamento de Geologia, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo, Uruguay.

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