Faith Jones
Education
B.S. in Environmental Science Expected May 2024
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
Relevant Experience
Undergraduate Researcher, University of Mary Washington, August 2022 – Present
Abstracts
- “Preliminary Survey of Total and Bioavailable Concentrations of Trace Metals in Surface Soils in the Kingston, Jamaica, Region,” by Melanie Szulczewski, Katherine Cook, Faith Jones, and Anna Velardi, presented at the annual international Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Conference in November 2022.
- “Factors Affecting Total and Bioavailable Concentrations of Trace Metals in Surface Soils in the Kingston, Jamaica, Region,” by Melanie Szulczewski, Katherine Cook, Faith Jones, and Anna Velardi, accepted abstract for the Northeastern-Southeastern Regional Geological Society of America (GSA) Conference in March 2023.
Skills
- ArcGIS
- Python
- SPSS
- Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver
- Experimental design and implementation
- Solution preparation and titration
- Spectroscopic analysis: ICP, uv-vis
- Field sampling, soil
- Soil analyses including pH, organic matter, texture, and metal content
- Microsoft Office, including statistical analysis with Excel
Work Experience
- Department Student Aide August 2023 – Present
- Create and promote posts on social media for the Earth and Environmental Science Department
- Peer Mentor Coordinator January 2023 – Present
- Plan the training program for a group of 50+ Peer Mentors
- Collaborate with campus partners to program for student groups ranging from 150 to 1000+ students
- New Student Welcome Coordinator May 2023 – August 2023
- Coordinate and meet with administration to program a week of events for 1000+ students
- Peer Mentor August 2021 – December 2022
- Aid a group of 15 first-year students transition to college life by facilitating conversations and being a resource
- Led meetings and trainings for first years such as Honor Training, OSCAR Training, etc.
- Orientation Leader May 2021 – June 2021
- Led a group of 10 students through a one day virtual and one day in person program
- Selected to speak on panels for 100+ students on the college experience
Leadership Experience
- Campus Programming Board
- CPB President May 2021 – Present
- Plan and execute campus wide events for up to hundreds of students
- Collaborate with on and off campus partners for events
- Lead weekly meetings with club members
- Productions Chair November 2021 – May 2021
- Planned concert with well known musician for 500 students
- Ran Karaoke for 20-30 students weekly
- Led weekly cabinet meetings
- Hospitality Officer May 2021 – November 2021
- Hosted musical artists performing on campus and ensured their needs were met during their time on campus
- Publicity Officer August 2020 – May 2021
- Design Instagram posts for an account of over 1,000 followers
Activities and Honors
Track and Field Team August 2020 – Present
Honors Program February 2021 – Present
Dean’s Delegate October 2022 – Present
Chi Alpha Sigma April 2022 – Present
Dean’s List Fall 2020, Spring 2022, Fall 2022
