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Lisa Hlinka
Email: lisa.d.hlinka@gmail.com | lhlinka@gradcenter.cuny.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-hlinka/

SUMMARY
Earth & Environmental Science PhD candidate with a strong background in Earth science education and a passion for research. Over 12 years of teaching experience working with learners across the high school, undergraduate, and graduate level. Research expertise and interests in volcanology, igneous petrology, magma geochemistry and planetary geology. Advocate for science policy and education, to ensure scientific knowledge informs decisions that impact our communities.

EDUCATION

The Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY) – New York, New York
PhD Candidate in Earth and Environmental Sciences, Expected 2026                     
Advisors: Marc-Antoine Longpré, Benjamin Black                                                        
Focus: Volcanology, igneous petrology, magma geochemistry, timescales of magmatic processes, diffusion chronometry, Columbia River flood basalts, Large Igneous Provinces, planetary geology

Queens College, City University of New York – Queens, New York
Master of Arts in Geological & Environmental Sciences, 2020
Advisor: Marc-Antoine Longpré                                                      
Thesis: “Top-Down Control on Eruptive Style at Masaya Volcano Inferred from Melt Composition”

American Museum of Natural History – New York, New York
Master of Arts in Teaching Earth Science Education (Grades 7-12), 2013

Stony Brook University, State University of New York – Stony Brook, New York 
Bachelor of Science in Geology, 2012                                                                                                                     

TEACHING      

  • Seminars on Science Instructor (2018-Present)
    American Museum of Natural History
    Graduate Courses Taught: The Solar System, Climate Change, Earth: Inside & Out
  • Adjunct Lecturer / Graduate Teaching Assistant (2017-Present)
    The City University of New York
    School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Queens College
    School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, City College of New York
    Undergraduate Courses Taught: GEOL 099: Planet Earth: Resources and Hazards for the 21st Century, GEOL 101: Physical Geology Laboratory, EAS 106: Earth Systems Science Laboratory
  • Earth Science Teacher Grades 9-12 (2013-2017)
    New York City Department of Education
    Manhattan Business Academy (Bayard Rustin Educational Complex)
    High School Courses Taught: Regents Earth Science, Advisory
  • Katheryn Davis Fellow (2012-2013)
    American Museum of Natural History
    Student Teacher Candidate at AMNH Partner Schools:
    Queens Vocational & Technical High School; Gorton High School

PUBLICATIONS           

  • Black, B. A., Manga, M., Ojha, L., Longpré, M.-A., Karunatillake, S., & Hlinka, L. (2022). The history of water in Martian magmas from thorium maps. Geophysical Research Letters, 49, e2022GL098061. https://doi.org/10.1029/2022GL098061
  • Hlinka, L., Longpré, M.A., Pérez, W., Kutterolf, S., and Monteleone, B. (2021). Top–Down Control on Eruptive Style at Masaya Volcano Inferred from Melt Composition. Earth and Planetary Science Letters. 572. 117138. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2021.117138

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  • Hlinka, L., Longpré, M.A., Black, B., and Schoene, B. (2024). Crystal Records of the Initiation and Timescales of Individual Columbia River Flood Basalt Eruptions. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, Washington D.C., 9-13 December 2024, Abstract V42A-04
  • Hlinka, L., Longpré, M.A., Black, B., and Schoene, B. (2022). Rapid Initiation of a Main Phase Columbia River Flood Basalt Eruption from Crystal Zoning. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, Chicago, IL, 12-16 December 2022, Abstract V56A-05
  • Hlinka, L., Black, B., Longpré, M.A., and Schoene, B. (2021). Constraining Timescales of Magmatic Processes in the Columbia River Flood Basalt Province. GSA Connects, Portland, OR, 10-13 October 2021, Abstract https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2021AM/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/366613
  • Hlinka, L., Longpré, M.A., Pérez, W., Kutterolf, S., and Monteleone, B. (2020). Melt Inclusions Suggest Top-Down Control on Eruptive Style at Masaya Volcano. Goldschmidt Virtual Conference, 21-26 June 2020, Abstract https://doi.org/10.46427/gold2020.1034
  • Hlinka, L., Longpré, M.A., Pérez, W., Kutterolf, S., and Monteleone, B. (2019). Plinian and effusive eruptions of variably degassed basaltic magma at Masaya volcano, IUGG General Assembly, Montréal, Canada.
  • Hlinka, L., Longpré, M.A., Pérez, W., Kutterolf, S., and Monteleone, B. (2018). Volatile Element Systematics of Effusive and Explosive Basaltic Magmatic Activity at Masaya Volcano. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, Washington, D.C, 10-14 December 2018, Abstract V43D-0150

FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS & AWARDS

  • 2024: Alumni Dissertation Year Fellowship ($25,000) – The Graduate Center, CUNY
  • 2023: Doctoral Student Research Grant ($1,050) – The Graduate Center, CUNY
  • 2022: EGS Conference Grant ($590) – The Graduate Center, CUNY
  • 2021: GSA Student Travel Grant ($500) – Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division of the Geological Society of America
  • 2020: Lipman Research Award ($3,000) – Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division of the Geological Society of America
  • 2019: CUNY Half Science Fellowship ($24,000) – The Graduate Center, CUNY
  • 2017: Roux Scholarship ($1,000) – Queens College, CUNY
  • 2016: EGU Geoscience Information for Teachers Workshop Grant – European Geosciences Union
  • 2015: MƒA Early Career Fellowship ($24,000) – Math for America
  • 2012: Kathryn Davis Fellowship ($30,000) – American Museum of Natural History

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES   

  • “Unlearning Racism in Geoscience” Curriculum, Offered by URGE – Earth and Environmental Sciences Pod at The Graduate Center, January-May 2021
  • “Melts, Glasses, Magmas” Short Course; Offered by the Section for Mineralogy, Petrology & Geochemistry at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich; July 2020
  • “Virtual Diffusion Workshop Goldschmidt 2020”; Offered at Goldschmidt Virtual 2020, Organized by Dr. Tom Shea; June 2020
  • “UCLA Ion Microprobe Student Workshop”; Offered by the Dept. of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at The University of California, Los Angeles; February 2020

TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Analytical Instrumentation:

  • Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
  • Electron Microprobe (EPMA)
  • Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer (SIMS)
  • Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (LA-ICP-MS)

Laboratory Methodology:

  • Rock and mineral sample preparation: crushing, sieving, manufacturing grain mounts, polishing
  • Petrography: Use of binocular and petrographic (polarizing) microscope
  • Carbon coating
  • Heavy Liquid Separation

Computer Software and Languages:

  • Python, JupyterLab, Fiji/ImageJ, Microsoft Office, Zoom, GeoMapApp, ArcGIS, Petrolog3

Field Experience:

  • PhD Thesis Field Work: Columbia River Flood Basalts
    Location: Columbia River Flood Basalts, Oregon and Washington State, October 2021
  • “Fire and Ice: Volcanology and Glacial Geology – Summer Geology Field Camp” Offered by University of Oregon, Organized by Dr. Meredith Townsend & Dr. Leif Karlstrom
    Location: Oregon Cascades and the Wallowa Mountains, July 2021
  • Volcanos and Climate Field Trip to Acadia National Park
    Organized by Dr. Marc-Antoine Longpré & Dr. John Stix as part of the Volcanos and Climate course offered at Queens College, CUNY & McGill University
    Location: Acadia National Park, Maine, October 2019

SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES       

  • Community Involvement: AGU Local Science Partner (2022-present) to advocate for science policy supporting STEM research and education, and promoting science literacy
  • Leadership: GEOL 101 Laboratory Coordinator & GEOL 101 Peer Mentor Coordinator at Queens College (2021-2023)
  • Curriculum Development: Curriculum revision and adaptation (GEOL 101) for online learning and increased focus on experiential learning

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Geophysical Union
  • Geological Society of America