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Abosede Abubakre, Ph.D

Geoscientist with extensive experience across diverse product arenas in converting technical findings into actionable commercial solutions for customers.
Education

Southern Methodist University

MBA, ENERGY FINANCE AND STRATEGY / May, 2024 (anticipated)

Dallas, Texas, United States of America

University of Johannesburg

PhD, Geology / October, 2021

Johannesburg

Stellenbosch University

MSc, Geology / March, 2012

Stellenbosch

University of Fort Hare

BSc, Geology / May, 2009

Alice
Research Expertise
Sedimentology
magnetostratigraphy
Rock magnetism
Sequence Stratigraphy
Basin analysis
About
## About I am experienced across diverse product arenas in converting technical findings into actionable commercial solutions for customers. My aspiration is to act as a consultant for business leaders, assisting them in making decisions that result in cost reduction, enhanced insights, and the development of superior products. I also bring a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen and strategic thinking to solve business problems and deliver impactful results. With a Ph.D. in Geology/Geophysics and an MBA in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, coupled with several years of combined experience in geological research and consulting, project management, and science education, I consider myself a multidisciplinary individual who thrives on driving businesses solutions and creating solutions through data-driven insights and analytical prowess. I leverage my analytical skills, problem-solving abilities and business acumen to research and analyze data, identify actionable insights, and communicate complex ideas in a simplified manner. I excel at working in a diverse and multicultural environment and am motivated by the opportunity to expand my knowledge and use my transferable skills in different fields and industries. I am ready to take on new challenges and learn from the best in the business. SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS \- Ph\.D\. Thesis: Sedimentology and Rock magnetism of the lower Ecca Group \(shale\-gas rocks\) of the Karoo Basin of South Africa \- 9 Honors & Awards including: • Kyle Miller Energy Fellowship at the Southern Methodist University. • Forte Foundation MBA Fellowship. • São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) Early Career Research Grant. • South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and National Research Foundation (NRF) Postdoctoral Grant. • Wits-TUB German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) MSc bursary. • DSI-NRF Center of Excellence for Mineral and Energy Research and Analysis (CIMERA) visiting researcher to Caltech. • International Association of Sedimentology (IAS) 34th meeting travel grant. • University of Stellenbosch MSc Research bursary. • University of Fort Hare Govan Mbeki Research fee waiver & Honors bursary. • 10 Published Research Papers and Conference publications. • Associate Editor: Sedimentologika – June 2020 – till date (https://oap.unige.ch/journals/sdk/about/editorialTeam) • Google Certified: Agile Project Management; •40 Hours HAZWOPER -OSHA Certification

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Robert Markle

Program evaluator, researcher, and technical assistance consultant with a background implementation science and educational innovation.
Experience

Clayton Christensen Institute

Education Research Manager / February, 2022December, 2023

• Grant management. Led 18-month grant initiative with funding from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Schultz Family Foundation, and others to implement social capital-building strategies in 26 schools and 8 programs across the U.S. • Technical assistance. Collaborated with site and intermediary stakeholders to collectively define challenges and goals, develop implementation plans, evaluate progress, and iterate on strategies. • Research and evaluation. Designed surveys and interview protocols, collected data, and collaboratively analyzed results to illuminate both promising approaches and challenges to implementation at scale. Field-building. Published white papers and articles for national education media outlets; delivered presentations and webinars aimed at increasing awareness and adoption of social capital building strategies in education settings.

Louisiana State University

Program Manager, LS-PAC MODELS Center / January, 2020February, 2022

• Developed, implemented, and evaluated nationwide mentoring network for historically underrepresented STEM students. • Cultivated partnerships with institutions of higher education to promote diversity in STEM, including the 14 SEC institutions. • Recruited STEM scholars and professionals to grow mentoring network by over 500%. • Oversaw development, beta testing, and dissemination of an innovative mobile app and website designed to match historically underrepresented STEM students with mentors. • Planned and designed professional development for over 300 STEM students and 100 mentors. • Served as lead planner and organizer for annual LS-PAC MODELS Diversity in STEM conference to promote diversity in STEM.

Louisiana Department of Education

Director of Program Approval, Office of Talent / November, 2015September, 2019

• Developed, implemented, and evaluated the Louisiana Teacher Preparation Quality Rating System to ensure that Louisiana’s educator workforce is equipped to successfully navigate the teaching profession. • Maintained strong relationships with deans and directors of Louisiana’s teacher preparation programs to obtain key insights into how teacher preparation can be improved in the state of Louisiana. • Oversaw the development and roll-out of performance profiles for Louisiana’s 28 teacher preparation institutions. • Ensured the review and approval of new teacher preparation programs. • Managed contracts with external vendors to optimize the effectiveness of Louisiana’s educator workforce.

Southern Methodist University

Program Evaluator/Co-Investigator / September, 2015October, 2017

• Wrote grant proposal to assess impact of partnership between 29 nonprofits, 16 public, private, and charter schools, the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) and SMU designed to prevent poverty-related negative outcomes in West Dallas children. • Evaluated quality of teacher professional development related to social-emotional learning. • Designed and utilized surveys and observation rubrics to assess implementation readiness of The School Zone’s professional learning community partners including over 45 organizations and 500 people. • Designed comprehensive formative and summative evaluation plans, including logic models and implementation/evaluation tools. • Conducted extensive data collection through surveys, focus groups, interviews and archival data. • Analyzed data and developed formative and summative evaluation reports to inform capacity building efforts.

University of South Carolina

Evaluator, PREP and IMSD Programs / August, 2013May, 2015

• Prepared 16 historically underrepresented students for graduate study in the biomedical sciences by providing mentorship, guidance, and teaching skills in goal setting, time management, and taking the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). • Increased the percentage of students in the program who were admitted to graduate school from 46% to 82%. • Designed peer-mentoring program to foster collaboration and success among first-year students in the program. • Developed faculty-student mentor toolkit to help scholars identify, plan, and monitor program goals. • Disseminated reports to program administrators to track students’ progress and ensure quality implementation.

Evaluator/Co-Investigator, 1TWO1 Initiative / January, 2012May, 2015

• Facilitated the successful adoption and implementation of a novel “1 to 1” technology initiative in a 38-school district. • Led team investigating the elements of optimal professional development for technology-related instruction. • Designed, implemented, and evaluated strategic plans for improving professional development in 38 schools. • Developed and administered school readiness assessments in 38 schools to evaluate implementation capacity and quality of innovation implementation. • Evaluated the way in which quality professional development affects teacher motivation and use of innovations in schools (dissertation topic).

Research Expertise
Broadening Participation in STEM
Implementation Science
Program Evaluation
Best Practices in Professional Development
School
And 12 more
About
As a program evaluator, technical assistance consultant, and researcher, I've spent the last 12 years partnering with K-12 districts, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and state agencies to build stakeholders’ capacity to implement equitable and sustainable change initiatives.

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Dr. Juan Garcia Massini

Investigador cientifico at CONICET
Experience

University of Buenos Aires, University of Kansas, Southern Methodist University

research assistant and teaching assistant / May, 2000May, 2009

Assist and participate in research projects, teach introductory university courses of biology, geology and paleosols

CONICET (national science council of argentina)

Investigador cientifico (researcher) / September, 2009Present

independent lead researcher at argentina's national science courses. Main projects: paleoecology and paleobiology of fossil fungi, biodeterioration wood patterns in the fossil record, and extant vegetation of the Sierra de Velasco (an extra Andean Pampean Sierra in Northwestern Argentina)

Research Expertise
Forestry
Plant Science
Paleontology
Earth-Surface Processes
Geology
And 4 more
About
Dr. Juan Garcia Massini is a highly educated and experienced scientist in the field of paleobotany. He received his Bachelor's degree in biology with a specialization in paleobotany in 2001 from an the university of buenos aires. He then went on to pursue a Master's degree in biology from the university of Kansas in 2004. In 2008, Dr. Massini completed his PhD in geology from Southern Methodist University. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Massini has gained valuable research and teaching experience. He has worked as a research assistant and teaching assistant at prestigious universities such as the University of Buenos Aires, University of Kansas, and Southern Methodist University. He has also served as an Investigador cientifico (researcher) at CONICET, the national science council of Argentina. Dr. Massini's expertise in paleobotany is highly sought after and he is considered a leading expert in the field. His research has been published in numerous scientific journals and he has presented his findings at international conferences. With his vast knowledge and experience, Dr. Massini is dedicated to advancing the field of paleobotany and sharing his passion for the subject with others.

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