Projects

Originally, my intention for this site was to host a blog on politics and policy. However, the realities of grad school quickly set in and I have simply not had the time to update it regularly. Moving forward, my intention is to use this as a spot to post updates about my ongoing projects. I started this process in December 2023 by making a number of posts as part of a "Catch Up Tour" on what I've been up to recently. All the projects posts can be found below.

All of the views and opinions outlined on this website are my own. They do not necessarily represent the views of my institutions (including the University of Arizona), funders (including the NSF and NCSL), collaborators, or co-authors.
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Project Posts

Inconsistencies in Simple Thermal Models

I published a paper about some odd inconsistencies between different types of NEA data.

Guidance for Using NEOWISE Data for NEA Observations

I presented a poster summarazing some "lessons learned" for using NEOWISE data.

A Science Policy Fellowship for Arizona

I am part of a team setting up a Science and Technology Policy Fellowship here in Arizona.

Learning a Minimalist Language

I learned the conlang Toki Pona, and it has surprising insights on science communication.

Teaching about Space Policy

I had the opportunity to teach a short series of lectures about space policy.

A Silly Game

I (technically) made a video game!

Getting Planetary Scientists Involved with Policy

I was invited to give a talk on how planetary scientists can get involved with policy.

The Limits of Simple Models for Understanding NEAs

I published a paper that focuses on exploring the limits of a certain type of model commonly used to study asteroids.

Advocating for Arecibo

I am part of the Arecibo Science and Advocacy Partnership, advocating for the Arecibo Observatory.

Experiential Learning in Science Policy

In 2022 I published a paper, along with other students, about experiential learning in science policy.

Diplomacy Lab: Science Diplomacy in Action

I was part of a Diplomacy Lab project with the State Department where we worked on climate sustainability in the Mekong region.

Understanding the Orbits of Exoplanets

I published a paper focused on trying to better understand exoplanet orbits and properties.