Jacob Cohen
About Jacob Cohen
Jacob Cohen is a Paleoclimatology Research Assistant currently working at the U.S. Geological Survey. He has a background in international relations and has held various roles in educational and research settings, including significant contributions to studies on Arctic sea ice patterns.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Jacob Cohen has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Paleoclimatology Research Assistant since 2021. In this role, he engages in research focused on paleoclimatology, contributing to the understanding of historical climate patterns. His work involves analyzing sediment cores and other geological data to draw insights about past climate conditions.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Cohen studied at Georgetown University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from 2019 to 2023. He also completed his high school education at Keystone School, obtaining a High School Diploma in 2019. His academic background provides a strong foundation in international relations and environmental science, with a focus on paleoclimatology.
Background in International Relations
Jacob Cohen has a background in international relations, having served in various roles at the Georgetown International Relations Club. He was the Director of Special Events from 2021 to 2022 and worked as a Model United Nations Travel Delegate from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he contributed as a staff member for Model United Nations Conferences from 2020 to 2021.
Research Contributions
Cohen has conducted significant research in paleoclimatology, including microscope faunal studies on sediment cores from the International Ocean Discovery Program. This research focuses on analyzing deglacial sea level rise in the Gulfs of Corinth and Alkyonides. He has also coauthored a publication with Professor Thomas Cronin on Arctic sea ice reconstruction, utilizing multi-proxy spatial and temporal analysis.
Teaching and Customer Service Experience
Jacob Cohen has experience in education and customer service. He worked as an Assistant Teacher Level III at Chautauqua Institution from 2018 to 2019 and as a Customer Service Associate for two months in 2018. These roles have contributed to his skills in communication and support in educational settings.