Alaina Fike

EDUCATION

B.S. Degree in Geology with a Paleontology Emphasis

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T), Rapid City, SD

Completed May 2013

 

EXPERIENCE

Badlands National Park

Museum Technician

- Rehouse paleontological specimens in archival cradles

- Work with on-site archival material to digitize historic records

- Enter cataloging data into Rediscovery ICMS using established NPS procedures

- Prepare paleontological specimens in accordance with NPS standards in an open lab setting

- Affix catalog numbers  and field numbers to objects
- Repack objects in the lab with care and prepare permanent data records

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Badlands National Park

Geoscientist in the Parks

- Prepare fossils found in the park, take lab notes, make archival cradles, interact with visitors, assist in field collection

* CPR and First Aid Certified by the American Heart Association

 

Museum of Geology

Museum Assistant

- Give tours

- Identify fossils

- Pick through matrix for microfossils, 

- Repair specimens damaged from being displayed

* Created permanent exhibit showcasing fossils from the Big Pig Dig of South Dakota

 

Wyoming Dinosaur Center

Dig Site Supervisor

- Radial mapping and total station mapping fossils before excavation

- Taking photos, drawing fossils

- Fossil preparation

- Running dig-for-a-day experiences for guests

*Completed lab training and field training.