Curriculum vitae
Hannah L. Kempf
[email protected]
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Earth and Planetary Sciences
University of California, Davis, CA
Advisors: Dr. David Gold and Dr. Sandra Carlson
Committee: Dr. David Gold, Dr. Sandra Carlson and Dr. Tessa Hill
2019-2024
Master of Science, Geology
Miami University, Oxford, OH
Advisor: Dr. Carrie Tyler
Committee: Dr. Carrie Tyler, Dr. Peter Roopnarine and Dr. Hailiang Dong
2016-2018
Bachelor of Science, Geology, magna cum laude
Minor, Spanish
Miami University, Oxford, OH
2014-2018
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Teaching Assistant, GEL 150C Biological Oceanography. Bodega Marine Laboratory, Bodega Bay, CA. Summer 2023.
- Teaching Assistant, GEL 102 Big Bang to Today. Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA. Spring 2021.
- Teaching Assistant, GEL 2 Earth Systems Science. Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA. Spring 2021.
- Teaching Assistant, GEL 107L Paleobiology Laboratory. Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA. Winter 2020 and Spring 2020. Led the development of online course materials to adjust for COVID-19 restrictions during spring 2020.
- High School STEM Instructional Assistant for English as a New Language (ENL/ESL) students. North Central High School, Indianapolis, IN. 2018-2019.
- Assistant Instructor, Field Geology. Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, Oxford, OH. Summer 2018.
- Guest Lecturer, Oceanography. Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, Oxford, OH. Spring 2018.
- Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Geology and Environmental Science. Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, Oxford, OH. Fall 2016.
SCIENCE POLICY EXPERIENCE
American Geosciences Institute and Paleontological Society
- Geoscience Policy Intern, Summer 2022
- Conducted research on federal and Tribal laws that inform fossil collection on federally-recognized Native American lands. Collaborated with federal and state resource managers, academics, Bureau of Indian Affairs staff, and Native scholars. First-authored peer-reviewed manuscript in Paleobiology on history, policy and best practices following the CARE principles for Indigenous Data Governance.
- Working Groups Panel, Fall 2019- Fall 2021
- Reviewed and scored CPN working group research management plans and funding applications.
- Graduate Student Panel, Fall 2019- Fall 2021
- Met bi-weekly to plan and implement virtual events for researchers interested in applying paleontological/historical data to marine and terrestrial ecosystem management and conservation. Hosted panels with resource managers and decision makers, and led networking opportunities. Contributed to a blog focused on demystifying the graduate school application process.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Editorial Intern for Paleobiology at the Geological Society of America Annual Meeting. 2022.
- Receptionist. Honors Program, Miami University. 2017-2018.
- Resident Hall Assistant. Porter Hall, Miami University. 2016-2017.
- Mycology Research Aide. Miami University Dept. of Botany, supervisor Dr. Michael Vincent. 2014-2016.
GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS
2022 California Sea Grant Graduate Research Fellowship ($80,000)
2021 Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences Durrell Research Grant ($2,000)
2021 Russell and Dorothy Bilinski Fellowship at Bodega Marine Lab ($20,000)
2020 Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences Durrell Research Grant ($1,000)
2018 Miami University Family Funds Travel Grant ($200)
2018 COAChing Women in the Art of Strategic Persuasion Travel Grant ($800)
2017 Miami University Honors Program Travel Grant ($800)
2017 Paleontological Society Stephen Jay Gould Grant ($800)
2017 George Daly Student Faculty Engagement Grant ($600)
2017 Dry Dredgers Paleontology Club Research Grant ($400)
2016 Miami University Honors Program Travel Grant ($800)
2016 Paleontological Society GSA Student Ambassador Grant ($1,000)
2016 Miami Univ. Undergraduate Summer Scholar Research Fellowship ($1,000)
MERIT AWARDS
2018 Miami University Geology Annual Master’s Student Award
2018 Senior Service Leadership Award
2018 Employee Service Leadership Award
2018 Miami University Winter Study Abroad Scholarship
2017 Barry Goldwater National Merit Scholarship
2017 Miami University Provost Student Academic Achievement Award
2017 Miami University Geology Annual Undergraduate Award
2017 National Assoc. of Geoscience Teachers Field Study Scholarship
2014 RedHawk Excellence 4-year Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
2014 Krickenberger Memorial 4-year Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
SERVICE AND OUTREACH
2022-present President, Association for Women Geoscientists, UC Davis Chapter
2022-present Paleontology Coordinator, STEM for Girls Day at UC Davis
2021-2022 Vice President, Association for Women Geoscientists, UC Davis Chapter
2021-2022 Graduate Student Representative, UC Davis Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
2020-2021 Communications Coordinator, Association for Women Geoscientists, UC Davis Chapter
2020-2022 Paleontology Collections Co-coordinator, UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day
2019-present Undergraduate Mentor, Association for Women Geoscientists, UC Davis Chapter
2015-2018 New Student Mentor, Miami University Honors Program
2014-2018 Volunteer, Miami University Discover the Sciences Day
2014-2017 Eco Representative, Miami University Campus Leadership Team
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
2022 Wilderness First Aid and CPR Certification
Sierra Rescue International
2022 Communications Training for Storytelling and Messaging
Office of Strategic Communications, University of California, Davis
2022 Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Diversity and Access in (Online) Classrooms
Center for Educational Effectiveness, University of California, Davis
2022 The Goal is the Guide: Effective Lesson Planning
Center for Educational Effectiveness, University of California, Davis
2022 Getting to Know What Your Students Know: Simple Strategies to Assess Student Learning
Center for Educational Effectiveness, University of California, Davis
2022 Fostering Active Learning and Interactivity
Center for Educational Effectiveness, University of California, Davis
2021 UndocuAdvocate Program for Educators
AB540 and Undocumented Student Center, University of California, Davis
2018 COAChing Women in the Art of Strategic Persuasion Program
Geological Society of America
PUBLICATIONS
Kempf, H., Gold, D., Carlson, S., 2023. Investigating the Relationship Between Growth Rate, Shell Morphology, and Trace Element Composition of the Pacific Littleneck Clam (Leukoma staminea): Implications for Paleoclimate Reconstructions. Minerals. 13:6. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13060814
Kempf, H., Olson, H., Monarrez, P., Bradley, L., Keane, C., Carlson, S., 2022. History of Native American Land and Natural Resource Policy in the United States: Impacts on The Field of Paleontology. Paleobiology. 49:2. doi:10.1017/pab.2022.41
Kempf, H., Castro, I., Tyler, C., Dineen, A., Roopnarine P., 2020. Comparisons of Ecosystem
Dynamics Before and After Richmondian Invasion Reveal Consequences of Invasive Species in Benthic Marine Paleocommunities. Paleobiology. 46:3. doi:10.1017/pab.2020.26
PRESENTATIONS
Kempf, H.L., Gold, D., Carlson, S. 2022. Pacific littleneck clam (Leukoma staminea) growth under acidified conditions: Can adding shell hash to coastal sediments mitigate the effects of ocean acidification? GSA Abstracts with Programs. 54(5).
Kempf, H.L., Gold, D., Carlson, S. 2022. Investigating the Relationship Between Growth Rate, Shell Microstructure and Trace Element Composition of the Pacific Littleneck Clam (Leukoma staminea): Implications for Paleoclimate Reconstructions. UC Davis Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Student Research Conference.
Kempf, H.L., Olson, H., Keane, C., Carlson, S., 2021. Paleontological Resources on Native American Lands: Dispossession, History, and Policy . GSA Abstracts with Programs 53(6).
Olson, H., Kempf, H.L., Keane, C., Carlson, S., 2021. History of Land and Geological Resource Management Policy on Native American Lands . GSA Abstracts with Programs 53(6).
Tyler, C.L., Kempf, H.L., Castro, I.O., Sorman, M., Dineen, A.A., Roopnarine, P.D., 2020. Food Webs Through Time: From the Late Ordovician Richmondian Invasion to Phanerozoic Ecosystem Revolutions. GSA Abstracts with Programs 52(6).
Tyler, C. L., Kempf, H.L., Castro. I., Dineen, A., Roopnarine P., 2019. Changes in Ordovician Food Web Structure and Functioning Across the Richmondian Invasion (Cincinnati Series, USA). GSA Abstracts with Programs 51(5).
Kempf, H.L., Castro, I., Tyler, C., Dineen, A., Roopnarine, P., 2018. Comparisons of
Ecosystem Dynamics Before and After Invasion Reveal Consequences of Invasive Species in Benthic Marine Communities. GSA Abstracts with Programs 73(2).
Kempf, H.L., Castro, I., Tyler, C., Dineen, A., Roopnarine, P., 2018. Using Food Webs to
Understand the Effects of Biotic Invasion on Late Ordovician Marine Community Structure. AGU Ocean Sciences Meeting.
Kempf, H.L., Castro. I., Tyler, C., Dineen, A., Roopnarine P., 2017. Using Food Webs to Examine Ecosystem Dynamics during Biotic Invasions in Late Ordovician Shallow Marine Communities. GSA Abstracts with Programs 49(6).
Tyler, C., Kempf, H.L., Dineen, A., Roopnarine, P., 2017. Functional Homogenization and
Destabilization During an Ancient Marine Invasion: Using Fossil Food Webs to Examine Invasion Dynamics. ESA Abstracts. 104(3).
Castro, I., Kempf, H.L., Tyler, C., Dineen, A., and Roopnarine, P., 2017. Assessment of Data Resources for the Construction of Late Ordovician Shallow Marine Food Webs:
Data Compilations Versus Museum Collections. GSA Abstracts with Programs. 49(6).
Kempf, H.L., Tyler, C., Dineen, A., Roopnarine P.D., 2017. Using Food Webs to Examine Ecosystem Dynamics during Biotic Invasions in Late Ordovician Shallow Marine Communities. Undergraduate Research Forum, Miami University.
Kempf, H.L., Tyler, C., Dineen, A., Roopnarine P., 2016. Using Food Webs to Examine Ecosystem Dynamics during Biotic Invasions in Late Ordovician Shallow Marine Communities. GSA Abstracts with Programs 48(7).
INVITED TALKS
"Utilizing interdisciplinary tools to understand and support clam populations in northern California" Miami University, Oxford, OH. Fall 2023.
"Leveraging nature-based climate adaptation techniques to support healthy coastal ecosystems in central California". DePauw University, Greencastle, IN. Winter 2023.
"History of Native American land policy in the United States and how it relates to geology and paleontology". DePauw University, Greencastle, IN. Winter 2023.
"Incorporating shell structure analyses, genetics and Indigenous Science to evaluate Pacific littleneck clam growth under acidified conditions". Masters in Conservation and Restoration Science Program, University of California, Irvine, CA. Spring 2022.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association for Women Geoscientists
Paleontological Society
Society of Ethnobiology
Geological Society of America