Education
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Michigan
Applied Physics
2012 – 2019
Ann Arbor, MI
The Significance of Proton Beams in the Multiscale Solar Wind
Advisors: Justin C. Kasper & Stefano Livi
Bachelor of Arts
Macalester College
Physics and Philosophy
2008 – 2012
St. Paul, MN
Professional Positions
Research Astrophysicist
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
2024 – Present
Greenbelt, MD
Research Scientist
Southwest Research Institute
2021 – 2024
San Antonio, TX
Postdoctoral Researcher
Southwest Research Institute
2020 – 2021
San Antonio, TX
Honors & Leadership
NASA · 2023
The Explorers Club · 2020
University of Michigan · 2018 – 2019
Aspen Institute · 2007
AGU/SPA Committee Leadership
American Geophysical Union · 2020 – Present
Nomination Task Force, DEI Committee, Early Career Leadership Advisory
Congressional Science Advocacy
AGU & University of Michigan · 2018
Briefed congressional delegations on science policy