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James Amato is a Wisconsin native residing in Wyoming. He received his B.S. and M.S degrees in Geosciences from the University Wisconsin-Milwaukee with an emphasis in sedimentology, glacial geomorphology, and geophysics. His research has spanned across Quaternary glaciation in Iceland and Wisconsin, to Late Paleozoic glaciation in Brazil.

Upon graduating in 2017, James joined the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Department of Geology as their Instrumentation Specialist. He co-instructed the UWO Geology Field Camp and co-lead other interim field courses. He facilitated all the department’s marketing and communications and maintained all laboratory instruments and field equipment.

In 2020, James joined the Wyoming State Geological Survey as their Map Editor and Geospatial Technical Principal. He served as the agency’s primary point of contact and subject matter expert for GIS and technologies. He created and reviewed geological maps and databases for accuracy and aesthetics following GeMS and FDGC cartographic standards.

In summer 2023, James joined the 3D Visualization Center at the University of Wyoming, School of Energy Resources as a GIS Analyst where he specializes in 3D geologic models and interactive applications for outreach and analysis.

James is proficient in field geology and application of ArcGIS. He is also a licensed FAA drone pilot.