Jessie is a 2nd year PhD candidate in Geological Engineering at Colorado School of Mines, co-advised by Dr. Wendy Zhou and Dr. Lesli Wood. She also holds a MS in GIS and Geoinformatics and a BS in Geological Engineering from Mines. Jessie’s PhD research focuses on the integration of multi-temporal spaceborne and airborne remote sensing, terrestrial Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), ground observations, and geospatial analytics to track the spatiotemporal dynamics of underground coal fires. Her work aims to enhance monitoring and reclamation practices for these long-term geohazards, particularly those affecting abandoned mine lands in the western United States. Professionally, Jessie works as a geologist and GIS analyst at Tetra Tech, where she supports coal fire mitigation and reclamation projects through field investigations and geospatial modeling. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking and burro racing.
PhD Winner: Jessie Hiatt
Masters Winner: Tyler Kleinsasser
Tyler is a graduate student at the SD School of Mines and Technology. He has excelled in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering, maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. His academic foundation includes a bachelor’s degree in engineering, where he honed crucial skills essential for tackling complex environmental challenges. After graduation, his objective is to secure a challenging and rewarding role that allows him to apply his engineering expertise to real-world challenges. His long-term goal is to start his own engineering consulting firm, drawing inspiration from his family’s entrepreneurial spirit. In his spare time, Tyler enjoys sports, reading, and spending time outdoors.
Undergraduate Winner: Audrey Mathews
Audrey Mathews is a first-year student studying Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is a research technician for Erik J. Sacks, where she collaborates with researchers to prepare Miscanthus plants that are tolerant of environmental stresses like salinity, heat, and disease. During her time at UIUC Audrey has enjoyed engaging with the community through clubs like Students for Environmental Concerns and The Wildlife Society. In addition, she has participated in volunteer events like environmental teach-ins at middle schools and native plant restoration projects. In the future, she hopes to use her education to protect wildlife and their habitats.
Memorial Scholarship Awards
The memorial scholarships are awarded in commemoration of deceased ASRS members. They are granted to deserving students from universities, colleges, or community colleges that offer curricula in a scientific discipline directly related to, and leading toward, a profession in reclamation-related work.
2022
2021
PhD
- Brandon Holzbauer-Sweitzer
MS
- Brianna Slothower
BS
- Hannah Curtis
2020
2015
2013
2011
2010
PhD
- Salava, Caley Gasch
MS
- Grembi, Jessica
BS
- Horton, Leena
2009
2008
2007
Student Travel Grants
Travel grants are available for ASRS student members presenting a technical paper or poster at the Society’s Annual Conference held each year.
2023
- Ellen Pokuah (Ohio University)
- Cheyenne Morgan (University of Oklahoma)
- Justine McCann (University of Oklahoma)
- Micayla Pearson (Texas A&M University, Kingsville)
- Samantha Taylor (University of Oklahoma)
2022
2019
- Hannah Angel
Hannah Angel
- Juan Arango Calderon
Juan Arango Calderon
- Jennifer Buss
Jennifer Buss
- Dayton Dorman
Dayton Dorman
- John Gaughan
John Gaughan
- Justin Hugo
Justin Hugo
- James Ingendorf
James Ingendorf
- Kari Lagan
Kari Lagan
- Nicholas McKnight
Nicholas McKnight
- Michael Nattrass
Michael Nattrass
- Megan Ostrand
Megan Ostrand
- Hannah Patton
Hannah Patton
- Ashley Rovder
Ashley Rovder
- Staci Shoemaker
Staci Shoemaker
- Debbie Slovikosky
Debbie Slovikosky
- Charles Spellman
Charles Spellman
- Zepei Tang
Zepei Tang
2018
2017
- Fulton, Stephanie
- Angel, Hannah
- Long, Stefan
- Fleisher, Kurt
- Pennino, Amanda
- Tomkowski, Kevin
- Vinglish, Joshua
- Madl, David
- Shepherd, Nick
- Rovder, Ashley
- Tang, Zepei
- Giri, Poonam
- Justin, Hugo
- Mignogna, Lydia
- Wolfe, Staci
- Spellman, Charles
- Holzbauer-Schweitzer, Brandon
2016
2015
2014
2013
- Angel, Hannah
- Barr, Stephanie
- Borries, Blair
- Buyantogtokh, Uuganbayer
- Odenheimer, Jessica
- Oxenford, Leah
- Sena, Kenton
- Stephens, Garrett
- Webb, Ryan
2012
2011
- Cox, Lisa
- Craig, Nina
- Howren, Marjorie
- Hughes, Theresa
- Lilly, Kyle
- Young, Iam
2010
- Caporuscio, Abby
- DeLong, Curtis
- Grembi, Jessica
- Hardisty, Dalton
- Keene, Travis
- Nash, Whitney
- Neely, Cody
- Oxenford, Leah
- Strosnider, William
Student Presentation Awards
Each year at the annual meeting, the Society sponsors a Student Oral and Poster Competition. All active Grad & Undergrad student members are eligible. There are three cash prizes for each of these two contests. In the case of a tie, more than one student may be awarded prizes.
2023
Undergraduate
- 1st Samantha Taylor (University of Oklahoma)
Graduate Poster
- 1st Cheyenne Morgan (University of Oklahoma)
- 2nd Ellen Pokuah (Ohio University)
- 2nd Chelsea Harris (Western Washington University)
2022
Oral
- 1st Nick Shepherd
- 2nd Dayton Dorman
- 3rd Annalie Peterson
- HM Alexandra Post
Graduate Poster
- 1st Griffin Burt
- 2nd Matthew Berzonsky
- 3rd Peter Assaf
- HM Ashlyn Campagna
Undergraduate Poster
- 1st Levi McKercher
- 2nd Kehinde Oshitimehin
- 3rd Keane Trudel
2019
Oral
2018
Oral
2017
Oral
2016
Oral
2015
Oral
2014
Oral
2013
Oral
- 1st Oxenford, Leah
- 2nd Odenheimer, Jessica
- 3rd Borries, Blair
- 3rd Fitzpatrick, Beth
- 3rd Johnson, Daniel
- Special (UG) da Rosa, Mariana
Poster
- 1st Barr, Stephanie
- 2nd Sena, Kenton
- 3rd Angel, Hannah
2012
Oral
2011
2010
Oral
- 1st Neely, Cody
- 2nd Hardisty, Dalton
- 2nd Strosnider, William
- 3rd Keene, Travis
- 3rd Oxenford, Leah
Poster
- 1st Nash, Whitney
- 2nd Caporuscio, Abby
- 3rd DeLong, Curtis
- 3rd Grembi, Jessica
2009
Oral
Poster
- 1st Hartman, Janessa
- 2nd Bird, Nicole
- 2nd Gallangher, Lisa
- 3rd Stucker, Valeria
