Professional Projects

Below are short, blog-style posts that describe the various projects I have been involved with in my professional and scientific career. You can check out some of my personal projects here.

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.

Teaching about Space Policy

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

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.