WHITNEY B. HILL

Research scientist involved in sample preparation and analysis of environmental samples using transmission electron microscopy techniques. Previous work includes analyses of air, water, dust, and nonfriable, organically bound bulk samples for asbestos content using electron microscopy and phase contrast microscopy.

EDUCATION:

M.S. in Geology
Georgia State University
May 2004

B.S. in Geology
Minors: Geography & Environmental Health
Old Dominion University
August 2000

Continuing education courses in electron microscopy and polarized light microscopy.

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:

Co-authored “Analysis of Carbon Nanotubes in Air,” also co-written by Millette and Turner, published in ”The Microscope,” Vol 57:3, p. 127-132, 2009.

Co-authored “Distinguishing Coal, Coke and Other Black Particles,” also co-written by Millette, Brown, Kyle, Turner, and Boltin, published in ”The Microscope,” Vol 57:2, p. 51-57, 2009.

“Forensic Application of the Transmission Electron Microscope,” Proceedings of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Annual Meeting, Feb 2008.

Co-authored “Microscopic Investigation of Outdoor ‘Sooty’ Surface Problems,” also co-written by Millette, Turner, Few and Kyle, published in ”Environmental Forensics,” Vol 8:37-51, 2007.

Co-authored “Investigation of Ghosting, a Darkening Agent on the Ceiling,” also co-written by Millette, Gerber, and Turner, published in ”The Microscope,” Vol 55:1, p. 3-7, 2007.

Co-authored “Using Environmental Forensic Microscopy in Exposure Science,” also co-written by Millette and Brown, published in the ”Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology,” p. 1-11, 2007.

Co-authored “Sizing Nano-Range Primary Particles in Aciniform Carbon Aggregates Using ImageJ,” also co-written by Millette, Few and Ritorto, published in ”The Microscope,” Vol 54:2, p. 51-59, 2006.

Abstract entitled “Comparative Geochemistry of Pelitic Schists as a Function of Metamorphic Grade Across the Metamorphic High of Central Massachusetts,” also co-written by Ureta, published in the 12th Keck Research Symposium in Geology Proceedings.

Presented research at the 12th annual Keck Geology Consortium in Minnesota.

Presented information on the Characterization and Identification of Chrysotile asbestos using Transmission Electron Microscopy at Georgia State University for Geology 8001 (Soils, Clays and Weathering course).

Presented research on Using Geographical Information Systems to study the geology of the Zagros Mountains, at Georgia State University for Geography 6534 (Advanced Geographic Information Systems course).

OTHER:

American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) Associate Member, 2008 – Present.

Recipient of the 2008 Emerging Forensic Scientist (EFS) Award given by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS).

Featured in The American Association for the Advancement of Science’s January 2005 issue of Minority Science Network.

Featured in the December 2004 issue of the Atlanta Tribune Magazine.

Member of SGE National Honor Society for Earth Sciences 2002-2004.