Mark J. Mihalasky

Interests: 

GIScience & Geomatics

Spatial Data Analysis & Modeling

Natural Resource Assessment, Management, and Sustainability

Economic geology

Contact: 

509-368-3118
Fax 509-368-3199
mjm@usgs.gov

Education

1984 - B.S. Geology, Stockton State College (Richard Stockton College), NJ

Experience

• 2008-Present - Research Geologist, US Geological Survey, Western Region Mineral Resources Team, Spokane, WA.
• 2004-2008 - Director of Research - Geomatics & Coastal Zone Resources, Coastal Research Center, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, NJ.
• 2001-2004 - Assistant Professor of Marine Science, Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, NJ.
• 1998-2001 - Research Geologist, US Geological Survey, Western Region Mineral Resources Team, Reno, NV.
• 1993 - 1998 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Geological Consultant, Ottawa, ON.
• 1992 - 1993 - Computer Lab Supervisor/Network Administrator, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa ON.
• 1991 - Facilitator, World University Service of Canada (WUSC), University of Ottawa, Ottawa ON.
• 1991 - Hydrology Consultant, Institute for Research on Environment & Economy (IREE), University of Ottawa, Ottawa
• 1990 - Geological Technician II, Newmont Exploration Ltd., Newmont Gold Company, Carlin, NV.
• 1989 - Engineering Geologist, Golder Associates Inc., Mt. Laurel, NJ.
• 1987 - Geologic Contractor, Curlew Lake Resources, Curlew Lake, WA.
• 1987 - Science Substitute Teacher, Spokane Community College, Spokane, WA.
• 1986 - 1989 - Senior Field Technician, Radon Detection Systems, Spokane, WA.

Current Activities

• Global Mineral-Resource Assessment Project (GMRAP)
• Non-Fuel Mineral Resource Assessment of Afghanistan
• Assessment Techniques for Concealed Mineral Resources
• Databases and Information Analysis