Jody is a petroleum geochemist analyzing organic biomarkers and stable isotopes in oil and gas samples to support energy research and assessment endeavors.
Professional Experience
7/2020-Present, Chemist, USGS
10/2019-12/2019, Geochemistry Intern, Terra Laboratories
10/2017-9/2019, Geoscience Postdoctoral Fellow, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at CU-Boulder
8/2012-8/2017, Graduate Research Fellow and Teaching Assistant, UW-Madison
5/2012-8/2012, Analytical Chemist, Michigan State University Bioeconomy Institute
8/2011-5/2012, Instrument Technician, Grand Valley State University Chemistry Department
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Geoscience (Environmental Engineering Minor), 2017, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin (Advisor: Clay Kelly)
B.S., Environmental Chemistry (Geology and Business Minors), 2012, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan
Science and Products
Stable Isotope Natural Gas Reference Materials
Science and Products
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Stable Isotope Natural Gas Reference Materials
The U.S. Geological Survey has developed a suite of natural gas standards. These reference gases are the replacement for the prior standards maintained by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology. Details regarding development of the HCG RMs are provided in USGS Scientific Investigations Report 2021-5136. The natural gas standards are intended to serve as the primary carbon and... - Multimedia