RSpencer019@gmail.

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Robert S. Spencer
719-331-7790

Boulder, CO 80303

OBJECTIVE To conduct beneficial research and design methods in the area of water resources management and treatment that will increase the well being of communities and their interactions with the natural world. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering University of Colorado at Boulder Concentration in Water Resources Management and Treatment Engineering GPA: 3.274 / Senior / Deans List Relevant Courses: Environmental Engineering Processes, Environmental Microbiology, Applied Ecology, Water Chemistry, Sustainable Design, Research Issues/Methods in Design & Planning, Ecology and Design, etc. RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research Primary Investigator: Professor Diane M. McKnight, PhD Environmental Engineering REU Intern Undergraduate Research Assistant McMurdo Dry Valleys Long-Term Ecological Research Niwot Ridge Long-Term Ecological Research

Expected Graduation: Dec 2014 August 2009 - Present

Boulder, CO 80303

May 2013 - Present

Compiled an extensive online database of stream quality records collected in the past 13 years. Developed a regression analysis to estimate the flow behaviour of a glacier-fed stream with Excel. Performed field sampling and incubation methods in an alpine lake. Analysed water samples with fluorescent spectroscopy and Flowcam. Attended peer review meetings for various graduate research papers. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Engineers Without Borders, University of Colorados Nepal Team Treasurer Developing and maintaining overseas projects and travel budgets. Writing grants throughout the year to fund projects and events. Overseeing withdraws and spending from accounts with an operating budget over $100,000 annually. Project Design - Technical Taking, compiling, and assessing survey data. Managing a project and design to protect a spring source that serves over 200 Nepalese people. Using AutoCAD and approving design documents with licensed engineers for implementation. Documented health and safety forms pertaining to site and travel safety. Developing strong relationships with the community by attending user group and municipality meetings. Continued

August 2011 - Present

Robert S. Spencer Page 2 ACTIVITES AND AFFILIATIONS Society of Environmental Engineers American Water Works Association RM The Alpine Club at CU Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Flatirons Habitat for Humanity AWARDS AND HONORS 2012 Engineers Without Borders Chapter of the Year Award 2009 Art Institute of Colorado Portfolio Scholarship 2nd Place - $22,790 2009 Rocky Mountain Leadership 2008 Marching Band Drum Captain 4A Division Champions - Grand Champions 2006 National Student Television Award for Excellence Robotics Animation 2004 Patriotic Speech Festival Finalist INTERESTS Rock Climbing / Mountaineering Hiking / Backpacking Architectural Visualization Film and Media Production Aug. 15, 2011 - Present Oct. 28, 2011 - Present Aug 15. 2009 - Present 16 hrs. Volunteering 40 hrs. Volunteering