Sheila Alfsen

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Sheila Alfsen

Sheila Alfsen, MAT, GIT (Oregon State Board Geologic Examiners)

Background

  • Graduate work in Paleontology- University of Oregon, Volcanology, Oceanography

  • Master of Arts in Teaching, Western Oregon University

  • Bachelors of Arts from Western Oregon University, Geology and Spanish

  • Oregon resident since 1970- extensively traveled in US, particularly the Western states,  Alaska, Arctic, Iceland, Hawaii, Mexico, Puerto Rico

  • 36 years in Education- 5 yrs teaching High School Science, 12 years teaching Geology to college students.

Current

  • Current instructor of Geology (19 years) -  Portland State University, Chemeketa Community College, Linn Benton Community College

  • Curriculum and Course Development -  Portland State University

  • AWG Distinguished Lecturer

  • Past President, Program Director and Outreach Participant of Geologic Society of the Oregon Country (Portland)

  • Professional Consultant – Environmental Impact Statements in Paleontology for Paleontology Associates, GeoEngineers, Tetra Tech, and Natural Resource Group

Professional Papers, Presentations and Lectures    

Clackamas River Basin Council, Weston Observatory at Boston College, CERT trainings, Earthquake Preparation Fairs, Oregon Pupil Transportation Association, Multnohmah Art Center, Learning in Retirement, National Association for Geoscience Teachers, Oregon Caves National Monument, Oregon Archeological Society, Yamhill County Soil and Water Conservation District, Daughters of the American Revolution, North American Research Group, Native Plant Society, Kiwanas, Rotary, Molalla River Alliance, Small Woodlands Association, NW BIO, Clackamette Mineral and Gem Club and Cub Scouts

Professional Memberships

  • Geologic Society of America since 2004

  • National Association of Geoscience teachers since 2004

  • Geologic Society of the Oregon Country since 2009 (current Program Director)

  • Association of Women Geoscientists since 2010