Hobbies and interests
Hiking And Backpacking
Dillon Melendez
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FinalistBio
I believe in the positive impact of engaging in value-driven work. This core belief guides me as I complete a Bachelor of Science in Geology at the State University of New York at New Paltz (expected May 2025). I have a growing passion for applications of sustainability and environmental justice across private industry and government agencies. I am determined to leverage my foundational education and skills in geological processes to support and empower communities most vulnerable to the harmful effects of global climate change and environmental degradation. I have a professional and personal mission of mitigating the harmful effects of climate change and conserving Earth's natural resources and ecosystems for the progress of future generations.
Education
State University of New York at New Paltz
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Housatonic Community College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Mathematics
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
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Career
Dream career field:
Renewables & Environment
Dream career goals:
Environmental / Geotechnical Consulting
EMT
Griffin Hospital2019 – 20223 years
Sports
Rugby
Varsity2013 – 20141 year
Awards
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Research
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
SUNY New Paltz — Independent researcher in methods of petrographic thin section creation and microscopic analysis.2024 – 2024Geological/Geophysical Engineering
SUNY New Paltz — Field data collection, Lab analysis, report writing2023 – 2023
Public services
Volunteering
SUNY New Paltz Outing Club — Club Historian and Trip Leader2023 – Present