CV

Education

• M.S. Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington, 2024 (expected)
  • Thesis: A Data Driven Estimate of Glacier Thickness
• B.S. Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington, 2019
  • Minor in Mathematical Physics and Estonian

Work experience

• 2021 - 2022: University of Washington
  • Research Assistant in ESS Photonic Sensing Lab
  • Supervisor: Dr. Brad Lipovsky
• 2019 - 2021: University of Washington
  • Research Assistant in ESS IsoLab
  • Supervisor: Dr. Alexis Licht
• 2017 - 2022: University of Washington
  • Administrative Assistant
• 2008 - 2014: U.S. Air Force
  • AWACS Communication & Navigation technician
• 2006 - 2008: Nibley Park Golf Course
  • Driving range and fairway ranger

Proficiencies

• Linux
  • terminal, SSH, vim
• python
  • pandas, numpy, matplotlib, tensorflow, keras
• R
  • dplyr, car

Coursework

• ESS 411 – Geophysical Continuum Mechanics
  • Analysis of stress and strain. Measurement and interpretation of strain in geological materials. Elasticity applied to determine stress in the Earth’s lithosphere. Creep of solids and flow of geological materials.
• ESS 512 – Seismology
  • Examines stress and strain, the wave equation, travel times, amplitude and phase, reflection seismology, surface waves, and source theory, including moment tensors, radiation patterns, far-field wave shapes, source spectra, stress drop, and magnitude.
• QSCI 482 – Statistical Inference in Applied Research
  • Analysis of variance and covariance; chi square tests; nonparametric procedures multiple and curvilinear regression; experimental design and power of tests. Application to biological problems. Use of computer programs in standard statistical problems.

Teaching

• Spring 2022; ESS 102 – Space and Space Travel
  • Explores the sun, solar storms, observations from space and from Earth; Earth’s space environment, radiation belts and hazards, plasma storms and auroras, rockets and propulsion, human exploration efforts, societal impact, planetary systems and resources, and project highlighting space and its exploration.
• Autum 2023: ESS 211 – Physical Processes of the Earth
  • Introductory structural geology and geomorphology. Deformation of soil, sediment, and rock. Erosional and depositional processes and landforms. Structural, geomorphic, and climatic interactions in major tectonic regimes. Use of geologic maps and cross sections.