From: dane@pangea.Stanford.EDU (Dane Spearing)
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Subject: NMR Spectroscopist (PhD, Geology), Materials Science, Network Manager
Date: 16 Dec 1992 19:33:43 GMT
Organization: Stanford Univ. Earth Sciences
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  DANE ROBERT SPEARING			dane@pangea.stanford.edu
  Department of Geology			(415) 723-4092 (Office)
  Stanford University			(415) 497-6851 (Home)
  Stanford, CA 94305			(415) 725-2199 (FAX)


EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE:  
  A research and development position in materials research that will utilize
  and expand upon my expertise in solid-state nulcear magnetic resonance,
  x-ray diffraction, and other related spectroscopies.

EDUCATION:
  Ph.D. Geology/Materials Science, Anticipated Summer 1993, Stanford University
  B.S.  Geology, May 1984, University of Michigan

EXPERIENCE:
  * Solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), including single-crystal,
    static, magic-angle spinning, high-temperature, and sub-ambient experiments.
  * Powder x-ray diffraction techniques (XRD).
  * Crystallography and crystal structure analysis.
  * Synthesis of isotope enriched oxides, silicates, and ceramics. 
  * Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy,
    and electron microprobe analyses.
  * Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and x-ray fluorescence (XRF).
  * Safety training in use of x-ray equipment and hazardous waste disposal.
  * Computer network installation and troubleshooting, and computer cluster 
    management.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:
  * June 1988 - present: Graduate Student Research Assistant, Dept. of Geology,
                     Stanford University, Stanford CA
    - Thesis topic: The dynamics of displacive phase transitions in the systems:
      SiO2, BaTiO3, and Na3AlF6.
    - Characterized the nature of atomic displacements during displacive phase
      transitions in the above materials using mainly NMR and DSC.
    - Examined cation mobility as a function of temperature in Na3AlF6 and
      correlated it with heat capacity behavior and observed displacive phase 
      transition.
    - Characterized the relation between the 29Si chemical shift anisotropy and 
      crystal structure in quartz.
    - Examined the changes in the crystal structure with composition along the 
      nepheline-kalsilite binary Na3(Na,K)[AlSiO4]4 - K[AlSiO4] using a tri-
      nuclear NMR study: 23Na, 27Al, and 29Si.
    - Wrote a program based on a point-charge model for predicting electric 
      field gradient tensors in crystals.
    - Assisted in the production, installation, and subsequent use of a water-
      cooled, high-temperature NMR probe.

  * Sept 1990 - present: Resident Computer Coordinator, Residential Education, 
                     Stanford University, Stanford CA
    - Installation and management of a cluster of 6-10 Macintosh and NeXT 
      computers.
    - Installation, management, and troubleshooting of a large computer network
      consisting of 1000+ nodes.
    - Consulting in use of Macintosh, IBM, Sun, and NeXT computers for 1800+
      people.
    - UNIX systems management (NeXT and Sun workstations). 

  * Sept 1989 - June 1990: Graduate Resident Assistant, Residential Education,
		     Stanford University, Stanford CA
    - Planned educational and cultural events for undergraduate and graduate
      students.
    - Conflict resolution.
    - Social management.

  * Sept 1987 - May 1988: Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of
                     Michigan, Ann Arbor MI
    - Senior honors thesis topic: partitioning of trace and major elements in 
      fractionated basalts from the Kamchatka Peninsula, USSR using X-ray 
      florescence techniques.
    - Correlated trace and major element concentrations with degree of
      fractionation in basalts.
    - Prepared samples for XRF analysis.
    - Developed a computer model for the fractionation trends observed.

  * Sept 1986 - May 1988: Undergraduate Resident Advisor, University of
                      Michigan, Ann Arbor MI
    - Responsibilities similar to those for Graduate Resident Assistant.

HONORS AND AWARDS:
  * Corning Research Fellowship Award, May 1991
  * Chevron Research Fellowship Award, May 1990
  * NSF Fellowship Competition,  Honorable Mention, 1989
  * Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Honors College, Literature Science and Arts,
    University of Michigan, May 1988
  * Class Honors (top 5%), University of Michigan, March 1988
  * Natural Science Sophomore Honors Award, University of Michigan Honors
    College, June 1986
  * Class Honors, University of Michigan, March 1985
  * Marathon Oil Co. outstanding student scholarship, May 1984

ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK:
  In addition to the coursework required for the Geology curriculum, I have also
  taken a number of courses outside the School of Earth Sciences related to
  crystallography, mineral physics, computer science, and materials science:

  * Chemistry: single crystal x-ray diffraction; graduate level quantum 
    mechanics
  * Applied Physics: crystal physics
  * Materials Science: rate processes in materials; transmission electron 
    diffraction; advanced powder x-ray techniques (thin films, superlattice 
    diffraction); mathematical methods in materials science
  * Computer Science: programming in UNIX using 'C' (also familiar with FORTRAN)


PUBLICATIONS:

Arculus, R.J., Halliday, A.N., Holden, P., Davidson, J., Spearing, D., Valley,
J.W.,  Khrenov, A.P., Okrugin, V.M., and Fedotov, S.A. (1988)
High-Mg/High-Al basalt genesis:  Kluchevskoy volcano, Kamchatka, U.S.S.R.
American Geophysical Union, Transactions, 69, 1494.

Hovis, G.L., Spearing, D.R., Stebbins, J.F., Roux, J., and Clare, A. (1991)
X-Ray powder diffraction and 23Na, 27Al, and 29Si MAS-NMR investigation
of nepheline-kalsilite crystalline solutions. American Mineralogist, 77, 19-29.

Spearing, D.R., Farnan, I , and Stebbins, J.F. (1990) NMR lineshape and T1 
relaxation study of the alpha-beta phase transition in quartz and cristobalite.
American Geophysical Union, Transactions, 71, 1670.

Spearing, D.R., Farnan, I., and Stebbins, J.F. (1992) Dynamics of the alpha-
beta phase transitions in quartz and cristobalite as observed by in-situ high
temperature 29Si and 17O NMR. Physics and Chemistry of Minerals, in press.

Spearing, D.R., and Stebbins, J.F. (1988) Angular dependence of the chemical 
shift in single crystal static 29Si NMR spectra of low quartz. American
Geophysical Union, Transactions, 69, 1518.

Spearing, D.R., and Stebbins, J.F. (1989) 23Na, 27Al, and 29Si MAS-NMR of the 
nepheline-kalsilite binary. American Geophysical Union, Transactions, 70, 1375.

Spearing, D.R., and Stebbins, J.F. (1989) The 29Si NMR shielding tensor in 
low quartz.  American Mineralogist, 74, 956-959.

Spearing, D.R., and Stebbins, J.F. (1992) Lattice melting in Cryolite (Na3AlF6)
as observed by 23Na high-temperature MAS NMR. American Geophysical Union,
Transactions, 73, 360.

Stebbins, J.F., Spearing, D.R., and Farnan, I. (1989) Lack of local structural 
orientation in oxide glasses quenched during flow:  NMR results.
Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 110, 1-12.


OTHER:
  * Stanford Masters Swimming.
  * Student teacher in Aiki-Jujitsu, rank of San-kyu.
  * Sports interests include swimming, rock-climbing, hiking, and skiing.


         * Transcripts and References available upon request *
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