Brian Shiro

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BRIAN R. SHIRO

Ewa Beach, HI 96706 - USA

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SUMMARY 
Versatile scientist with extensive field and operational experience working with teams both under remote harsh environmental conditions and in highly technological operational centers. Interdisciplinary work history spans exploration geophysics, seismology, planetary science, geodesy, geodynamics, remote sensing, applied physics, computing, geochemistry, and biophysics. Over two decades of proven leadership experience in community, academic, and professional organizations. Entrepreneur adept at leading teams with strategic development, marking, and public relations. Accomplished athlete with specialty in endurance running. Aspires to advance space exploration, terrestrial stewardship, and public science education.

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EDUCATION 

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, USA, 8/2007 - 12/2010

MS in Space Studies

 

International Space University, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 6/2005 - 8/2005

Space Studies Program certificate in

 

Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA, 1/2003 - 5/2005

PhD all but dissertation in Earth & Planetary Sciences

 

NASA Planetary Sciences Summer School, Pasadena, CA, USA

led Mars Geophysical Lander mission proposal in

 

NASA Summer School for High Performance Computational Earth & Space Sciences, Greenbelt, MD, USA

parallel supercomputing theory and techniques in

 

Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA, 8/2000 - 12/2002

MA in Earth & Planetary Sciences

 

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA, 9/1996 - 6/2000

BA in Integrated Science, Geological Sciences, Physics

 

Arkansas School for Mathematics & Sciences, Hot Springs, AR, USA, 8/1994 - 5/1996

High School Diploma in

 

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WORK EXPERIENCE 

9/2005 - Present

Ewa Beach, HI, USA

Geophysicist (GS-1313-13), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
  • High stakes public safety position requiring 24x7 rapid response to earthquakes and evaluation of tsunami generation potential using available seismological, oceanographic, and geographic data. Rotating watchstander shifts involve decision-making under pressure, issuing tsunami warnings up to several times per month, performing operational research, and interacting with multiple stakeholders such as government agencies, emergency managers, media, and the public.
  • Managed a dramatic expansion and upgrade of seismic monitoring networks in Hawaii, which included enhanced cooperation with the USGS through the establishment of the Hawaii Integrated Seismic Network. Traveled to all Hawaiian islands to scout for new field sites, negotiate with landowners, write cooperative agreements, design stations, and perform data quality analysis. Overcame budgetary shortages and bureaucratic roadblocks to ensure project success.
  • Designed and created a new Pacific Tsunami Warning Center website to provide more public-friendly methods of tsunami message delivery. Currently co-leading a multi-agency team to create a new government-wide tsunami web portal to serve as a one-stop shop for tsunami information.
  • Communicate earth science to diverse audiences through frequent news media interviews, public lectures, school classroom visits, and tours to community groups and foreign government representatives.

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research
  • Served as mapping watchstander on a 15-day transit cruise (leg 1005) from Guam to Hawaii aboard the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer. Operated the Kongsberg EM 302 multibeam echosounder and processed its data using the SIS, CARIS, and Fledermaus software packages. Interacted with NOAA OER scientists to improve standard operating procedures to achieve mission goals. Engaged with the public on the parallels of ocean and space exploration via personal blog throughout the cruise. Was invited back for a second cruise in 2011.
  • Initiated a NOAA-NASA conversation on ways the two agencies can better collaborate to coordinate their ocean exploration activities through both the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer and NOAA Aquarius Reef Base programs.

USGS Honolulu Magnetic Observatory
  • Perform weekly measurements of the Earth's geomagnetic field inclination and declination at the USGS Honolulu Magnetic Observatory (4 months per year).

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4/2010 - Present

Tampa, FL, USA

President/CEO, Astronauts for Hire
  • Co-founded the educational and scientific 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to provide professional development opportunities for aspiring scientist-astronauts. It is currently comprised of nearly 80 volunteers from 16 countries representing more than two dozen fields of science and engineering.
  • Lead the organization's overall executive management and strategic development. Have facilitated over 50 online meetings, written 20 press releases, negotiated 5 memoranda of agreement with partner organizations, written 2 grant proposals, co-sponsored 1 conference, written 1 publication manuscript, co-authored or authored 7 conference presentations, and given numerous interviews with international news media, including recent feature articles in New Scientist, Nature, and Discover.

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1/2009 - 12/2010

Grand Forks, ND, USA

Independent Graduate Researcher, University of North Dakota, Space Studies Department
Designed and implemented three geophysical field research projects on two analog Mars missions:
  • passive seismology - installed a seismic station on Devon Island, Canada with equipment loaned from Nanometrics, Inc.
  • electromagnetism - used the time domain electromagnetic method to search for groundwater on the Haughton Crater Rim with equipment loaned from Geonics Limited.
  • active seismology - completed a land streamer MASW active seismic survey to image a buried paleochannel feature in Utah with equipment loaned from Exploration Instruments, LLC.

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7/2000 - 5/2005

St. Louis, MO, USA

Graduate Associate, Washington University, Earth & Planetary Sciences Department

Research Assistant
  • Determined earthquake locations, depths, and focal mechanisms using land and ocean bottom seismic data to constrain lithosphere stress models at the Tonga subduction zone.
  • Studied planetary geophysics and modeled seismic energy focusing antipodal to large planetary impacts with emphasis on investigating the origin of the Tharsis Rise on Mars and hilly/lineated terrain on Mercury.
  • Developed a technique to study reflections off the Earth's D'' layer above the core-mantle boundary.

Teaching Assistant
Assisted professors in teaching 4 courses. Developed/taught labs, created course websites, graded assignments/exams, and delivered occasional lectures.

Field Assistant
  • Participated in four IRIS-PASSCAL broadband seismic field deployments from 2001-2003. See Field Experience section below.

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9/1997 - 6/2000

Evanston, IL, USA

Supervisor, NorrisOutdoors
  • Managed staff, operations, promotions, and sales for an on-campus outdoor recreation gear rental business.

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8/1998 - 6/2000

Evanston, IL, USA

Undergraduate Research Associate, Northwestern University, Geological Sciences Department

Geodesy Research Assistant (1/2000 - 6/2000)
  • Used GPS measurements to constrain geodynamic models of creep on a buried fault in the New Madrid Seismic Zone in order to characterize the region's seismic stress.

Geochemistry Lab Assistant (9/1998 - 2/1999)
  • Measured the carbon content of Cretaceous-Tertiary Boundary rocks using coulometry in order to characterize the paleoenvironment surrounding the mass extinction event.

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7/1999 - 8/1999

Juneau, AK, USA

NSF-NASA Fellow, Juneau Icefield Research Program
  • See Field Experience section below.

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6/1998 - 8/1998

Fairbanks, AK, USA

Intern - Remote Sensing, University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Processed InSAR (interferometric synthetic aperture radar) satellite data from ESA's ERS tandem mission to make highly accurate, map-projected DEMs (digital elevation models) for regions of Alaska and Antarctica.
  • Participated in geological field trips to remote Alaskan locations and learned skills in geological field research, backpacking, mountaineering, glacier travel, and wilderness survival.

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6/1997 - 8/1997

Houston, TX, USA

Intern - Applied Physics, Rice University
  • Designed, tested, and built an electronic detector to measure real time atomic oxygen flux in upper atmosphere scattering experiments.

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FIELD EXPERIENCE 

8/2010 - 9/2010

Guam to Hawaii

Mapping Watchstander, NOAA Okeanos Explorer
  • 15-day transit cruise from Guam to Hawaii

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1/2010 - 2/2010

Hanksville, UT, USA

Commander, MDRS: Mars Desert Research Station
  • 2-week simulated human Mars mission
  • principal investigator on project to conduct an active seismic refraction survey to look for a buried paleochannel feature.
  • logged 25 hours, 2 minutes on eleven EVAs over a distance of 80.5 km.

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7/2009 - 8/2009

Devon Island, NU, Canada

Chief Geophysicist, FMARS: Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station
  • month-long simulated human Mars mission
  • principal investigator on projects to install a seismometer and prospect for groundwater using the time domain electromagnetic method.
  • logged 28 hours, 53 minutes on nine EVAs over a distance of 79.1 km.

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5/2003 - 6/2003

Northern Mariana Islands

Field Assistant, MARIANA: Mariana Subduction Zone Seismic Imaging
  • NSF-funded IRIS-PASSCAL expedition to comprehensively study the velocity, attenuation, structural and stratigraphic structure of the Mariana island-arc system.
  • Installed 16 broadband seismic stations on 8 Northern Mariana islands in 4 weeks via boat.
  • Member of team to first witness and report the eruption of Anatahan volcano (see News Release).

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1/2002 - 2/2002

Antarctica

Field Assistant, TAMSEIS: Trans-Antarctic Mountains Seismic Experiment
  • NSF-funded IRIS-PASSCAL expedition to image the crust and upper mangle structure across the East-West Antarctic boundary to determine the origin of the Transantarctic Mountains.
  • Serviced 31 stations on the Antarctic plateau, dry valleys, and coast regions in 4 weeks via helicopter and airplane.
  • Completed McMurdo Station's "snow school" survival training program.

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7/2001 - 8/2002

Fiji and Tonga

Field Assistant, SAFT: Seismic Arrays in Fiji & Tonga
  • NSF-funded IRIS-PASSCAL expedition to study the detailed structure of the Tonga subduction zone and deep earthquakes.
  • Installed 14 stations on 4 Fiji Islands in 4 weeks.
  • Returned in 2002 for a solo trip to service 27 stations on 4 Fiji and 6 Tonga islands in 4 weeks.

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5/2001 - 9/2002

Florida to Alberta

Field Assistant, FLED: Florida to Edmonton Broadband Seismic Array
  • NSF-funded IRIS-PASSCAL expedition to study the core-mantle boundary region, D'' layer, and crust and upper mantle beneath North America.
  • Installed 26 stations in FL, GA, AL, MO, IA, SD, ND, MT, SK, and AB in 6 weeks.
  • Returned to most sites to service stations throughout the 15-month deployment.

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7/1999 - 8/1999

Juneau, AK, USA to Atlin, BC, Canada

Field Assistant, JIRP: Juneau Icefield Research Program
  • Expedition provides interdisciplinary training in arctic earth system science in the longest continuous glacier research study in the western hemisphere. Consists of a 50-member expedition on a remote 80-mile, 8-week trek on foot and ski across the Juneau Icefield.
  • Led a research team to measure glacier thickness using seismic refraction and gravity geophysical methods. Participated in other research projects including GPS measurement of glacier movement, glacier mass balance, and meteorological study of katabatic winds.
  • Earned wilderness first aid certification. Became adept at cross country skiing, mountaineering, glacier travel, wilderness survival, radio relay communications, and scientific expedition operations.

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8/1998 - 9/1998

CO, AZ, UT

Student, Sedimentology Field Camp (Northwestern University)
  • 3-week field camp emphasizing stratigraphy and sedimentology of paleoenvironments in the Western Interior Seaway.

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TRAINING COURSES 
  • Effective Course Website Design Workshop (3/2005) St. Louis, MO, USA

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AWARDS 
  • NASA Flight Opportunities Program co-PI awardee (2012)
  • Silicon Valley Space Club Travel Grant (11/2011)
  • NOAA Service Awards (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
  • NASA Lunar Science Forum Student Travel Grant (7/2010)
  • NASA Astronaut selection "Highly Qualified" group, top 3-12% (1/2009)
  • NOAA Special Service Awards (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
  • NASA Planetary Science Summer School fellowship (8/2003)
  • NASA High Performance Computing Summer School fellowship (7/2002)
  • IRIS Workshop Student Travel Grant (6/2002)
  • NSF scholarship for Juneau Icefield Research Program (6/1999)
  • NSF-REU fellowship, University of Alaska Fairbanks (6/1998)
  • NSF-REU fellowship, Rice University (6/1997)
  • Northwestern University Dean's List (1996, 1997, 2000)
  • Bette & Nieson Harris and J.G. Nolan scholarships (1996, 1997, 1999)
  • 1st Place Overall & 1st Place Physics, ASMS Regional Science Fair (2/1996)
  • 2nd Place Physics, ASMS Regional Junior Academy of Science (2/1996)
  • Professional Presentation Style Award, Sakharov's Readings Conference (5/1995)
  • US Army and Navy science scholarship (4/1995)
  • 1st Place Physics & 3rd Place Overall, ASMS Regional Science Fair (2/1995)
  • 2nd Place Physics, ASMS Regional Junior Academy of Science (2/1995)

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PUBLICATIONS 
  • Shiro, B., P. Okubo, K. Koyanagi, W. Thelen, and R. Gernold (2012). "Enhanced Real-Time Seismic Monitoring in HawaiĘ»i", Seismological Research Letters, submitted.
  • Ferrone, K., B. Shiro, J. Reimuller, M. Howard, E. Seedhouse, L. Saraiva, and J. Boley (2012). "Astronauts4Hire: The Development of a Commercial Crew Service", IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, Montana: 3-10 March 2012, IEEE Paper 8.0504.
  • Shiro, B. and J. Reimuller (2012). "Developing Astronauts4Hire: The First Two Years", 3rd Next-generation Suborbital Researchers Conference, Palo Alto, CA: 27-29 February 2012.
  • Shiro, B., F. Freund, Y. Cagle, S. Pilorz, P. Hollis-Watts, and C. Windsor (2012). "Measuring Ion Currents and Electric Fields Caused by Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Lightning in the Mesosphere", 3rd Next-generation Suborbital Researchers Conference, Palo Alto, CA: 27-29 February 2012.
  • Seedhouse, E., B. Shiro, and J. Reimuller (2012). "Fitness Assessment and Exercise Training for Suborbital Scientist Astronauts", 3rd Next-generation Suborbital Researchers Conference, Palo Alto, CA: 27-29 February 2012.
  • Seedhouse, E., B. Shiro, J. Reimuller, R. Komatireddy, P. Barrett, S. Casey (2012). "Biomedical Monitoring for Scientist Astronauts", 3rd Next-generation Suborbital Researchers Conference, Palo Alto, CA: 27-29 February 2012.
  • Komatireddy, R., P. Barrett, S. Casey, B. Shiro, J. Reimuller, and E. Seedhouse (2012). "Noninvasive Biometric Monitoring of Spaceflight Participants", 3rd Next-generation Suborbital Researchers Conference, Palo Alto, CA: 27-29 February 2012.
  • Kaplan, J., J. Lackner, P. DiZio, J. Ventura, B. Shiro, L. Saraiva, J. Reimuller, and E. Seedhouse (2012). "Training commercial astronauts for spaceflight: Space motion sickness, disorientation, and altered force environments", 3rd Next-generation Suborbital Researchers Conference, Palo Alto, CA: 27-29 February 2012.
  • Weinstein, S., N. Becker, B. Shiro, K. Koyanagi, V. Sardina, D. Walsh, D. Wang, C. McCreery, G. Fryer, R. Cessaro, B. Hirshorn, and V. Hsu (2011). "The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center's Response to the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami", Eos Trans. AGU, Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract U53D-0075.
  • Shiro, B. (2011) "End of space shuttle creates opening for Hawaii", Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 12 July 2011. (op-ed)
  • Hollis-Watts, P., C. Windsor, Y. Cagle, B. Shiro, S. Pilorz, and F. Freund (2011). "High Altitude Electric Discharges due to Ions Accelerated through the Mesosphere", IUGG Conference, Melbourne, Australia: 28 June-7 July 2011.
  • Shiro, B. (2011) "Demystifying 'The Power of the Sea'", EARTH Magazine, June 2011, pp 54-55. (book review)
  • Freund, F., Y. Cagle, B. Shiro, P. Hollis-Watts, and C. Windsor (2011). "Coupling between the Crust and the Ionosphere prior to Earthquakes", 2nd Next-generation Suborbital Researchers Conference, Orlando, FL: 28 Feb-2 March 2011.
  • Seedhouse, E. and B. Shiro (2011). "Qualification Standards for Suborbital Scientist Astronauts", 2nd Next-generation Suborbital Researchers Conference, Orlando, FL: 28 Feb-2 March 2011.
  • Held, J., A. Green, M. Lamont, D. Bunker, B. Shiro, T. Romberger, and L. Stiles (2011). "Vostok Space Beer: The first beer recipe designed for drinking in microgravity", 2nd Next-generation Suborbital Researchers Conference, Orlando, FL: 28 Feb-2 March 2011.
  • Shiro, B. (2010). "In Situ Geophysical Exploration by Humans in Mars Analog Environments", Master's Thesis, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND.
  • Shiro, B. and C. Stoker (2010). "Iterative Science Strategy on Analog Geophysical EVAs", NASA Lunar Science Forum, Moffett Field, CA: 20-22 July 2010.
  • Ferrone, K., S. Cusack, C. Garvin, V.W. Kramer, J. Palaia, and B. Shiro (2010). "Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station (FMARS) 2009 Crew Perspectives", AIAA SpaceOps 2010 Conference, Huntsville, AL: 25-30 April 2010, Paper AIAA-2010-2258.
  • Shiro, B. and K. Ferrone (2010). "In Situ Exploration by Humans in Mars Analog Environments", 41st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, The Woodlands, TX: 1-5 March 2010, Abstract 2052.
  • Shiro, B., J. Palaia, and K. Ferrone (2009). "Use of Web 2.0 Technologies for Public Outreach on a Simulated Mars Mission", Eos Trans. AGU, 90(52), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract ED11A-0565.
  • McCreery, C., S. Weinstein, N. Becker, R. Cessaro, B. Hirshorn, G. Fryer, V. Hsu, V. Sardina, S. Koyanagi, B. Shiro, D. Wang, D. Walsh (2007). "Post-Sumatra Enhancements at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center", Eos Trans. AGU, 88(52), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract S53A-1024.
  • Banerdt, B. and B. Shiro (2007). "The Seismic Exploration of Mars: History, Prospects and Barriers", Seismological Research Letters, 78(2), 276.
  • Shiro, B., S.K. Koyanagi, P.G. Okubo, C.J. Wolfe, & W.U. Savage (2007). "Towards the Establishment of the Hawaii Integrated Seismic Network (HISN)", Seismological Research Letters, 78(2), 291.
  • Shiro B. and N. Becker (2007). "PTWC Website Redesigned", International Tsunami Information Centre Newsletter, 39(1), 15-17.
  • Shiro, B.R., S.K. Koyanagi, P.G. Okubo, & C.J. Wolfe (2006). "Towards the Establishment of the Hawaii Integrated Seismic Network for Tsunami, Seismic, and Volcanic Hazard Mitigation", Eos Trans. AGU, 87(52), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract T23A-0475.
  • Fryer, G., B. Hirshorn, R. Cessaro, B. Shiro, S. Koyanagi, C. McCreery, and S. Weinstein (2006). "The Local Tsunami Warning System in Hawaii", Seismological Research Letters, 77(2), 310.
  • Shiro, B.R. and A. Cartier (2006). "Global Wildland Fire Forecasting Using Space Technologies", 43rd Scientific & Technical Subcommittee Meeting, United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, Vienna, Austria: 23 Feb 2006 (Invited).
  • Singhroy, V., K.A.R. Pulver, R. Alkins, T. Bouvet, A. Cartier-Guitz, A. Drew, C. Lucchini Gilera, and B. Shiro (2005). "Wildfire Forecasting through the Use of Space Technologies", 56th International Astronautical Congress, Fukuoka, Japan: 17-21 Oct 2005, Paper IAC05b2.1.03.
  • Shiro, B.R., D.A. Wiens, and R.J. Phillips (2004). "Outer Rise Stresses of the Tonga Subduction Zone Inferred from Earthquakes and 2D Models of Flexure", Eos Trans. AGU, 85(47), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract S53-0184.
  • Pozgay, S.H., D.A. Wiens, P.J. Shore, A. Sauter, J.T. Camacho, and B. Shiro (2003). "Seismic Recording of the Anatahan Eruption", Eos Trans. AGU, 84(46), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract V32B-1019.
(Note name change from R. Brian White to Brian R. Shiro in 2003)
  • White, R.B. (2002). "Outer Rise Seismicity and Dynamics: Implications for Plate Rheology and Seamount Loading at the Tonga Subduction Zone", Eos Trans. AGU, 83(47), Fall Meet. Suppl. Abstract T52B-1201.
  • White, R.B. (2002). "Outer Rise Seismicity and Dynamics: Implications for Plate Rheology and Seamount Loading at the Tonga Subduction Zone", Master's Thesis, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.
  • White, R.B., G.I. Al-Eqabi, M.E. Wysession, P.J. Shore, J.L. Fisher, K.M. Fischer, & S. Rondenay (2002). "Florida to Edmonton Array of Broadband Seismometers", 14th IRIS Workshop, Waikoloa, HI: 12-16 June 2002.
  • White, R.B. and D.A. Wiens (2001). "Outer Rise Seismicity at the Tonga Trench Recorded by Ocean Bottom Seismographs", Eos Trans. AGU, 82(47), Fall Meet. Suppl. Abstract T22C-0934.
  • White, R.B. (2000). "Dislocation Models of Creep in the New Madrid Seismic Zone", Undergraduate Senior Honors Thesis, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.
  • White, R.B., I. Kay, and G. Adema (1999). "Seismic Profiles on the Demorest Glacier - Juneau Icefield, Alaska", JIRP Open File Report 1999.
  • Guritz, R.M., O.S. Lawlor, T. Logan, J. Miller, and R.B. White (1998). "Large DEM of Delta Junction, Alaska", IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, Seattle, WA: 6-10 July 1998.
  • White, R.B., B.G. Lindsay, D.R. Sieglaff, K.A. Smith, and R.F. Stebbings (1997). "A Catalytic Probe Atomic Oxygen Detector", RQI Research Colloquium, Houston, TX.
  • White, R.B. and I.E. Lyublinskaya (1996). "Determination of Magnetic Susceptibility for Magnetotactic Bacteria", AAAS Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD: 8-13 Feb 1996.
  • White, R.B. and I.E. Lyublinskaya (1995). "Determination of Magnetic Susceptibility for Paramagnetic Compounds and Escherichia coli", Sakharov's Readings Conference, St. Petersburg, Russia.

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AFFILIATIONS 

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SKILLS 
  • project management, especially with leading small teams using Web 2.0 collaboration tools.
  • public interaction through mainstream media interviews, blog articles, press release writing, and social media marketing.
  • extensive field experience coordinating logistics and equipment for scientific expeditions to remote locations, including the Arctic, Antarctic, and Tropics.
  • adept at building, modifying, and repairing electronic devices and computers in the lab and in the field under harsh environmental conditions.
  • specialized expertise installing and maintaining broadband and strong motion seismic equipment utilizing photovoltaic or AC power and digital data communications (satellite, cellular, radio).
  • adept with Mac OS, Linux, Solaris/UNIX, and Windows operating systems; MS Office, EndNote, Adobe Creative Suite, MATLAB, GMT, and Google Earth software.
  • programming experience in HTML, PHP, XML (RSS, KML, CAP), MySQL, FORTRAN 77/90, C/C++, MATLAB, and shell scripts.
  • Languages: English (native), German (3 years of instruction, moderate ability).

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 
Leadership and Service
  • Volunteer, Seagull Schools events (2011-present): class field trips, food drive, career day
  • Co-chair, "Seismogenesis and Tsunami Hazards of Aseismic Island Arcs" session, AGU Fall Meeting (12/2006)
  • Chair, Messaging Working Group, Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (2006-08)
  • Member, Teaching & Professional Development Committee, Washington University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (2004-05)
  • Runner, 2nd 2004 Presidential Debate, Washington University (10/2004)
  • Peer Mentor, Earth & Planetary Sciences Department, Washington University (2002-05)
  • Co-chair, "Ring of Fire" session, IRIS Workshop (6/2002)
  • Volunteer, National Multiple Sclerosis Society events (2002-2004): Bike Tour (2003, 2004), Challenge Walk (2003), Yoga Clinic (2002), Family Evening (2002, 2003, 2004)
  • Colloquium Coordinator, Earth & Planetary Sciences Department, Washington University (2001-02)
  • Secretary, Senior Class Council, Northwestern University (1999-00)
  • President, Lindgren Residential College of Science & Engineering (1998-99)
  • Treasurer, Lindgren Residential College of Science & Engineering (1997-98)
  • President, Senior Class Council, Arkansas School for Mathematics & Sciences (1995-96)
  • Representative, Student Council, Arkansas School for Mathematics & Sciences (1994-95)

Volunteer K-12 Teaching
  • My Journey from Geophysicist to Astronaut - Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, grades 11-12 (11/2011), Hot Springs, AR, USA
  • Tsunamis and Tsunami Warning - Kailua Intermediate School Ocean and Earth Science Career Fair, grades 7-8 (10/2011), Kailua, HI, USA
  • What is Geophysics? - Kawananakoa Middle School Career Fair, grades 4-6 (10/2011) Honolulu, HI, USA
  • Tsunami Preparedness in 'Ewa Beach - Get Ready Ewa Beach Emergency Preparedness Fair, (9/2011) Ewa Beach, HI, USA
  • Geophysics: From Plate Tectonic to Tsunamis - Waipahu Intermediate School, grade 4-6 (2/2011) Honolulu, HI, USA
  • What is a Geophysicist? - Nimitz Elementary Career Fair, grade 3-6 (11/2010) Honolulu, HI, USA
  • Geophysicist to Astronaut - Lovington 9th Grade Academy (4/2010) Lovington, NM, USA
  • Science Fair Judge - Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair (4/2010) Honolulu, HI, USA
  • My Life as a Geophysicist - Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, grade 12 (4/2009) Hot Springs, AR, USA
  • Geophysics, Plate Tectonics, & Tsunamis - Our Redeemer Lutheran School, grade 6 (8/2008) Honolulu, HI, USA
  • Challenges of Tsunami Forecasting - Waikiki Aquarium, public lecture (4/2008) Honolulu, HI, USA
  • Tsunami Safety Outreach, Waikiki Aquarium Mauka to Makai Earth Day Fair (2008, 09, 10) Honolulu, HI, USA
  • What is a Geophysicist? - Pearl Ridge Elementary School Career Fair, grade 4-5 (9/2007, 9/2008) Aiea, HI, USA
  • Science Fair Judge - James Campbell High School (12/2007) Ewa Beach, HI, USA
  • Geophysics and tsunamis - Kailua Intermediate School, grade 7 (3/2007) Kailua, HI, USA
  • Geophysics and tsunamis - Waimanalo Intermediate School, grade 6-7 (3/2006) Waimanalo, HI, USA
  • Tsunami science & safety - Nanakuli High School, grade 11-12 (12/2005) Nanakuli, HI, USA
  • Geophysical hazards - St. Louis Science Center's Earth Science Week (10/2003, 10/2004) St. Louis, MO, USA
  • Plate tectonics, earthquakes & volcanoes - Bowless Elementary, grade 4 (12/2001, 11/2002) Fenton, MO, USA
  • Science Fair Judge - Brittany Woods Middle School (3/2002) University City, MO, USA
  • Electricity & magnetism - NASA CONNECT, episode 3 of 2000-01 season, Compton Drew Middle School students at St. Louis Science Center (02/2001)
  • Science Fair Judge - Lincoln Park Jr. & Sr. High Schools (3/2000) Lincoln Park, IL, USA

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INTERESTS & HOBBIES 
  • Interests: planetary geophysics, geophysical exploration, seismology, electromagnetism, geodesy, remote sensing, natural disaster mitigation, environmental protection, sustainable living, geography, travel, ocean exploration, astronomy, aviation, space exploration, science policy, science education, science fiction, photography
  • Running: 18 years experience, 6 marathons (PR 3:02:35), 50+ shorter races (including one in Antarctica), Northwestern Running Club (1996-2000), Hot Springs High School Track Team (2-mile event, 1995-96), ASMS Running Club (1994-96)
  • Other Sports: weightlifting (2-4 times per week), cycling, triathlons, scuba diving, hiking, backpacking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, skiing, mountaineering, climbing
  • Taught kayaking, backpacking, and cross country skiing workshops as part of a college work-study job in an outdoor equipment rental store (1998-2000)

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