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Katherine Young, P.E.

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Geothermal Energy Engineer
On staff since June 2008
Phone number: 303-384-7402
E-mail: katherine_young@nrel.gov

Analysis expertise

  • Geothermal planning and opportunities
  • Database planning and development

Primary research interests

Education and background training

  • Continuing Education at University of Colorado in Boulder and Denver
    • Groundwater modeling
    • Quantitative methods in water resource engineering
    • Water resource engineering and management
    • Independent study in groundwater hydrology
  • M.S. in geochemistry and isotope geology, 2002, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
  • B.S. in geology/geological engineering, 1998, University of Wisconsin - Madison (Certificate in technical communications)

Prior work experience

  • Project Manager, Martin and Wood Water Consultants, Inc. (2003-2008)
  • Database Developer, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver, CO (2003)
  • Geology Teacher, Swiss Semester, Zermatt, Switzerland (2002)
  • Teacher, CU Science Discovery, Boulder, CO (2002)
  • Research Assistant, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (2000-2002)
  • Computer Analyst, Andersen Consulting (Accenture), Seattle, WA, Paris, France (1999-2000)
  • Technical Writer, Rock Fracture Group, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (1998)
  • Research Assistant, Stormwater Management Group, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (1997-1998)
  • Field Engineer, Schlumberger Dowell, Fort Smith, AK (1997)
  • CAD/CAM Intern, Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, WI (1995-1997)

Other affiliations

  • Member of National Ground Water Association
  • Member of American Water Resources Association
  • Member of Geological Society of America
  • Member of Colorado Water Congress
  • Member of Colorado Ground-Water Association

Personal interests/hobbies
Hiking, biking, running, camping, skiing, music, traveling, home improvement

 

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