Astronomy on Tap SATX is a monthly event where two scientists give ~15 min. presentations about exciting space-related topics while you “drink” it all in at a local bar!
Michael and Christine are being named as Graduate Student Affiliates on the Europa Clipper Mission.
Tracy Becker, Natalie Hinkel, Keiichi Ogasawara, and Todd Veach.
Tracy Becker Education: B.S. Astrophysics, Lehigh University 2010 Ph.D. Physics – Planetary Science Track, University of Central Florida, 2016 Research Areas: Co-Investigator and Composition Working Group lead for the Europa Clipper mission Composition of planetary surfaces including asteroids and icy moons Ultraviolet observations using the Hubble Space Telescope Studies of Saturn’s rings using data from the Cassini mission Computational modeling of asteroids using Arecibo planetary radar data Website: tracybecker.space
SwRI will hold its annual Graduate Program Tour Day virtually on October 30th from 12:30 to 3:30 pm CDT.
Ross Goodwin Thesis Advisor: Frederic AllegriniGraduation Date: Fall 2018Current Position: SRC – EW Engineer
Mark Hamel Thesis Title: The affects on Titan atmospheric modeling by variable molecular reaction rates Thesis Advisor: Kathy Mandt Fellowships and Recognitions: Bill and Alicia Hoover Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Award, UTSA (2015) Vandenberg SFB, 2SLS Squadron Civilian of the Quarter, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Winter 2022. Graduation Date: Summer 2017 Current Position: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Adjunct Professor, United States Space Force, Aerospace Engineer Research Areas: Researched uncertainties in Titan atmospheric ion-neutral chemistry model and determined which reaction rates were most consequential to ion densities in the ionosphere and compared results to Cassini instrument data. Worked [...]
Jake Montgomery Dissertation Title: Solar Wind Interactions at Jupiter’s Magnetopause: A Study of Magnetic Reconnection and Kelvin-Helmholtz Instabilities Dissertation Advisor: Rob Ebert Graduation Date: Summer 2024Research Areas: Solar wind interactions, Jupiter’s outer magnetosphere
Jared Schroeder Education: B.S. Physics, Eastern Illinois University, 2020 Awards: Recipient of the Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC) Fellowships for the 2021-2022 academic year! Research Interests: Mass Spectrometry Exospheres Near-Earth Asteroid Light Curve Inversion Observational Techniques Fun Facts: I enjoy astrophotography, high-power rocketry, and outdoor activities like hiking and fishing! Dissertation Advisors: Stefano Livi and Mihir Desai Professional Links: LinkedIn
Kylie Sullivan Education: BS in Physics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2020 Research Interests: Space weather Plasma environment analysis Fun Facts: I have produced 2 full length musicals (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and Carrie). I have lived (briefly) in 2 other countries (England and Switzerland). Dissertation Advisors: Stephen Fuselier
