Katharine Urquhart

Recent graduate from Boise State University passionate about geosciences and Earth processes with an interest in climate science. My geoscience undergraduate degree pertains to a geology emphasis with a climate studies minor. Courses I have taken provided me with opportunities to develop skills in field work and broaden my knowledge of Earth processes. My goal is to obtain a career within the field of geosciences and lead women in STEM.

Bartender, Buffalo Wild Wings (July 2019-Present)

Responsibilities

• Skillfully navigated situations requiring critical thinking and quick decision-making
• Assessed workflow to prioritize and execute responsibilities in a prompt manner
• Ensured products were prepared and distributed according to an exceptional standard
• Collaborated with fellow colleagues to guarantee a successful working environment
• Provided excellent customer service in relation to bar food and alcoholic beverages including wine, craft beer, and custom cocktails to 100-200+ patrons/night
• Studied and memorized over 50 popular and unique cocktail recipes, handfuls of local beers and wines in order to give quality recommendations to guests
• Maintained a clean and organized bar area
• Coordinated with team to maintain a safe environment by regulating alcohol consumption and de-escalating conflict

Boise State University – Boise, Idaho (2018-2022)

Bachelor’s Degree in Geosciences, Minor in Climate Studies

Cumulative GPA: 3.75/4.0 cum laude

• Geology/Alpine Tectonics Field Camp French Alps, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Grenoble, France, Summer 2022 Field School o Identification of rock samples and sequences, collection of geological data, construction of geological maps and timelines, interpretation of structural geology and origins, analysis of data to infer geochronological history of the area
• Crevier, J., Layne, M., Molina, K., Urquhart, K. (2022). Minerology Analysis of the Musician Seamounts. Undergraduate Research, Dorsey Wanless, Boise State University.

o Explored the geochemical composition and origins of the Musician Seamounts in comparison to the Pacific Seamounts using samples provided by N.O.A.A. and research director, Dorsey Wanless.