Education
August 2022 - Present
August 2019 - August 2021
August 2014 - May 2019
Cornell university
doctor of philosophy - Astronomy
Focus: Planetary Geology; Icy Satellite Surface Processes; Europa; Titan
University of Alaska Anchorage
Masters of Science - Applied Geological Sciences
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Thesis: "Regional Scale Tectonic Features at Argadnel Regio and Agenor Linea, Europa: Evidence in Support of a Plate Tectonic Paradigm"
Advisor: Simon Kattenhorn
Committee Members: Louise Prockter (JHU APL); Lee Ann Munk (UAA)
Relevant Coursework:
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Advanced Geochemistry
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Applied Geophysics
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Advanced Structural Geology and Geomechanics
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Geodetic Methods and Modeling (at UAF)
Major Course Project - Applied Geophysics
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Analyzed seismic data and well log data in Petra and Petrel to determine potential drill sites for oil on Alaska’s North Slope
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Orally presented the results of this research and delivered a written report to professional geophysicists
North Carolina State University
Bachelors of Science - Geology
Minor - Meteorology
Minor - Graphic Communications
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Advisor: Paul Byrne​
Relevant Coursework:
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Spacecraft Exploration of the Solar System
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Remote Sensing
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Planetary Surfaces, Atmospheres, and Oceans
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Computing in Geosciences
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Differential Equations
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Engineering Calculus I, II, and III
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Engineering Physics I and II
Major Course Project - Spacecraft Exploration of the Solar System
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Designed a potential discovery class mission to Venus with a team of fellow geology and engineering students that would meet science objectives based on the 2013 - 2022 planetary science decadal surve
Major Course Project - Remote Sensing
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Designed a series of meteorological ground radars to monitor convective storm systems in Nashville, Tennessee with a group of meteorology students
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Presented our proposed plan to meteorology professors, NOAA scientists, and National Weather Service Scientists; earned a perfect score