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Miché A

- Research Program Mentor

PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University

Expertise

IR Spectroscopy, Remote Sensing, GIS, Planetary Geology, Meteorites, ADHD help

Bio

I am a 2nd-year Planetary Science Ph.D. Student at Johns Hopkins University researching biosignatures on the surface of Mars by detecting organic minerals using remote sensing and in-situ spectroscopy. I'm currently doing my research at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, where I work with the CRISM team performing Martian spectroscopic analysis of the surface. I received my Bachelor's degree in Planetary Geology from Wesleyan University and a Master's degree in Geographic Information Systems from Sam Houston State University. I have worked at NASA Langley as a Planetary GIS consultant, creating a collaborative tool that can help scientists identify future landing sites for future crewed missions to Mars. I have also worked at Carnegie Geophysical Laboratory in DC, where I started the research project I am currently working on as a part of my Ph.D. dissertation.

Project ideas

Project ideas are meant to help inspire student thinking about their own project. Students are in the driver seat of their research and are free to use any or none of the ideas shared by their mentors.

Fundamentals of Planetary Mapping and Analysis

In this project, you will learn about the fundamentals of planetary mapping and analysis, as well as explore how planetary mapping can facilitate mineralogical and geomorphological research of terrestrial bodies within our solar system. You will produce a cartographically correct map of your finished research and write a scientific research paper using LaTex. You will also do a literature review in preparation of your project and to build up your knowledge on Planetary Science. Upon completion of your project, you will have a fundamental knowledge of the following topics: • planetary data acquisition, processing, and analysis • planetary surface processes on terrestrial and/or icy bodies • cartographic techniques • geographic information systems and remote sensing applications • scientific writing

Coding skills

HTML, IDL

Teaching experience

I have tutored hundreds of students of all ages in all math, physics, chemistry, geology, and astronomy for more than eight years. I've also mentored many students in a variety of science projects related to Planetary Geology, Remote Sensing, planetary mapping, and meteorites. I have also taught online classes related to the previously mentioned topics. I also have six years of experience with teaching and tutoring the SAT, PSAT, and ACT, and have experience working with students with ADHD.

Credentials

Work experience

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (2018 - 2018)
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Intern
Carnegie Geophysical Laboratory (2017 - Current)
Visiting Researcher
Army Geospatial Center (2016 - 2018)
Geospatial Vector Data Production Manager
NASA Langley Research Center (2016 - 2018)
Planetary GIS Consultant

Education

Wesleyan University
BA (2014)
Earth and Environmental Science
Sam Houston State University
MS (2017)
Geographic Information Systems
Johns Hopkins University
PhD candidate
Earth and Planetary Science

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