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Email AddressFull name, including professional titleHome InstitutionYour jobTopics you can speak aboutI am willing/able to:[optional] Anything else you can offer during a virtual talk (e.g., cool video, an interactive activity, etc.)Your timezone and the hours you're generally willing/able to provide a virtual talk (e.g., 10am-12pm PDT / -7 UTC)Length of time you are willing to speakI am willing/able to talk to:If you are an SME in NASA Science area and are willing to serve as a resource in the future as well as in the present situation, are you willing to have your information added to https://science.nasa.gov/learners/sme-map? Are you interested in having your information added to other pre-existing lists of Subject Matter Expert volunteers for virtual talks?
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sdiniega@gmail.comSerina Diniega, Ph.D. (math/planetary science)Jet Propulsion LaboratoryScientist and Systems Engineer (e.g., mission development, program strategy)Present-day changes to the Mars surface (e.g., dunes, gullies, frost- and wind-driven changes), how we use landforms to understand planetary processes and environment (i.e., geomorphology), modeling landform evolution processes (my PhD is in Applied Math), Current Mars missions/science understanding, being a woman in science/my career pathPresent a talk/activity that I have created (on a topic agreed to with the teacher/inviter), Contribute relevant discussion and/or materials within a session led by the teacher/inviter, within a topic they have specified, Listen to student presentations or discussions and contribute discussion/feedback9am-9pm PDT / -7 UTC1 hr or lessA middle school class or group [~6-8 grade], A high school class or group [~9-12 grade], A undergraduate college class or group, A general/non-collegiate adult group, A general/non-collegiate senior citizen groupyesyes
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abraham.kuo+covidtalks@gmail.comAbraham KuoN/ACybersecurity engineerCybersecurity, cloud (primarily AWS), networking, incident response, etcPresent a talk/activity that I have created (on a topic agreed to with the teacher/inviter), Contribute relevant discussion and/or materials within a session led by the teacher/inviter, within a topic they have specified, Listen to student presentations or discussions and contribute discussion/feedback4pm-10pm PDT/-7 UTC weekdays, flexible on weekends1 hr or lessAn elementary class or group [K-5 grade], A middle school class or group [~6-8 grade], A high school class or group [~9-12 grade], A undergraduate college class or group, A graduate (post-Baccalaureate) class or group, A general/non-collegiate adult group, A general/non-collegiate senior citizen groupNoYes
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Kathleen.Mandt@jhuapl.eduDr. Kathleen E. MandtJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL)Planetary Scientist and Chief Scientist for ExoplanetsPlanetary Science, NASA and ESA Missions, Cassini, Rosetta, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), Io Volcano Observer (IVO), Interstellar Probe, Comets, Saturn, Titan, Uranus, Neptune, Jupiter, Planetary formation and evolution, planetary atmospheresPresent a talk/activity that I have created (on a topic agreed to with the teacher/inviter), Contribute relevant discussion and/or materials within a session led by the teacher/inviter, within a topic they have specified, Listen to student presentations or discussions and contribute discussion/feedback10am-12pm and 3pm-4pm Eastern/-4 UTC) weekdays, may be available on weekends1 hr or lessAn elementary class or group [K-5 grade], A middle school class or group [~6-8 grade], A high school class or group [~9-12 grade], A undergraduate college class or group, A graduate (post-Baccalaureate) class or group, A general/non-collegiate adult group, A general/non-collegiate senior citizen groupYesYes
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rbanderson@usgs.govRyan Anderson, PhD (Physical scientist)USGS AstrogeologyPlanetary scientistPlanetary scientist, spectroscopy, chenometrics, Mars rovers, multivariate regression, science communication, science careers, etcPresent a talk/activity that I have created (on a topic agreed to with the teacher/inviter), Contribute relevant discussion and/or materials within a session led by the teacher/inviter, within a topic they have specified, Listen to student presentations or discussions and contribute discussion/feedbackArizona (currently equivalent to Pacific time) Available 9am-4pm most days (with sufficient notice)1 hr or lessAn elementary class or group [K - ~5 grade = ~5-12yrs old], A middle school class or group [~6 - ~8 grade = ~12-14yrs old], A high school class or group [~9 - 12 grade = ~14-18yrs old], A undergraduate college class or group, A general/non-collegiate adult group, A general/non-collegiate senior citizen groupYesYes
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battistu@oakland.eduFabia Ursula Battistuzzi, Associate ProfessorOakland UniversityEvolutionary biologist and astrobiologistEvolution of early life, genomics, microbial phylogenetics, astrobiologyContribute relevant discussion and/or materials within a session led by the teacher/inviter, within a topic they have specified (e.g., the topic for the talk is geology, I can attend and contribute information within that topic)10am-8pm, -4 UTC1 hr or lessA high school class or group [~9 - 12 grade = ~14-18yrs old], A undergraduate college class or group, A graduate (post-Baccalaureate) class or group, A general/non-collegiate adult groupYesYes
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parvathy.prem@gmail.comParvathy Prem, PhDJohns Hopkins Applied Physics LabPlanetary ScientistWater on the Moon/Mercury, lunar remote sensing (I'm a member of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter science team), career path. Present a talk/activity that I have created (on a topic agreed to with the teacher/inviter), Contribute relevant discussion and/or materials within a session led by the teacher/inviter, within a topic they have specified, Listen to student presentations or discussions and contribute discussion/feedbackUS Eastern Time, specific hours are flexible1 hr or lessAn elementary class or group [K-5 grade], A middle school class or group [~6-8 grade], A high school class or group [~9-12 grade], A undergraduate college class or group, A graduate (post-Baccalaureate) class or group, A general/non-collegiate adult group, A general/non-collegiate senior citizen groupYesYes
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snelson@outdoors.orgDr. Sarah J. NelsonAppalachian Mountain ClubDirector of Research; formerly University of Maine Faculty in Watershed BiogeochemistryMercury research, acid rain, winter climate change, citizen science; professional development (grad/undergrad), academic vs. nonacademic careers; previously taught undergrad environmental science, grad proposal writing, lots of advisees and students' career counseling; developed inquiry education project for high school students; data literacy and graphingPresent a talk/activity that I have created (on a topic agreed to with the teacher/inviter), Contribute relevant discussion and/or materials within a session led by the teacher/inviter, within a topic they have specified, Listen to student presentations or discussions and contribute discussion/feedbackEDT (-4UTC). Timing really depends on the day - very variable schedule30min or lessA high school class or group [~9-12 grade], A undergraduate college class or group, A graduate (post-Baccalaureate) class or groupNo
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vance.steven@gmail.comSteven VanceJet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of TechnologyAstrobiologist, Planetary Scientist and GeophysicistAstrobiology of Water-Rock Interactions Through the Solar System; Europa Clipper; Ocean WorldsPresent a talk/activity that I have created (on a topic agreed to with the teacher/inviter), Contribute relevant discussion and/or materials within a session led by the teacher/inviter, within a topic they have specified9am-3pm PDT1 hr or lessAn elementary class or group [K-5 grade], A middle school class or group [~6-8 grade], A high school class or group [~9-12 grade], A undergraduate college class or group, A graduate (post-Baccalaureate) class or group, A general/non-collegiate adult group, A general/non-collegiate senior citizen groupYesYes
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moses@otherorb.netMoses P. Milazzo, PhDOther Orb LLCResearch Scientist; EducatorI have several prepared talks related to Solar System geology, volcanology, remote sensing of planetary geology from spacecraft, and similar. Present a talk/activity that I have created (on a topic agreed to with the teacher/inviter), Contribute relevant discussion and/or materials within a session led by the teacher/inviter, within a topic they have specified1-2 PM AZ Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays. AZ time is GMT-7 1 hr or lessAn elementary class or group [K-5 grade], A middle school class or group [~6-8 grade], A high school class or group [~9-12 grade], A undergraduate college class or group, A graduate (post-Baccalaureate) class or group, A general/non-collegiate adult group, A general/non-collegiate senior citizen groupNoYes
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sondy@sondy.comAlessondra Springmann, doctoral candidateUniversity of Arizona PhD student Planetary science, asteroids, Arecibo ObservatoryPresent a talk/activity that I have created (on a topic agreed to with the teacher/inviter)7 am-9 pm PDT/MST -7 UTC1 hr or lessA middle school class or group [~6-8 grade], A high school class or group [~9-12 grade], A undergraduate college class or group, A graduate (post-Baccalaureate) class or group, A general/non-collegiate adult group, A general/non-collegiate senior citizen groupYesYes
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kimberley.miner@maine.eduDr Kimberley Miner, assistant professorUniversity of Maine Earth and climate scientist Earth science, climate change, environmental chemistry, pollution, field workContribute relevant discussion and/or materials within a session led by the teacher/inviter, within a topic they have specified, Listen to student presentations or discussions and contribute discussion/feedbackEastern time, available during the work week1 hr or lessAn elementary class or group [K - ~5 grade = ~5-12yrs old], A middle school class or group [~6 - ~8 grade = ~12-14yrs old], A high school class or group [~9 - 12 grade = ~14-18yrs old], A undergraduate college class or groupYesYes
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zahrak@alum.mit.eduZahra KhanNone Aerospace system engineerSystem engineering; Space systems; Planetary Entry, Descent and Landing; Air Traffic Control; General aerospace engineering; Women in Engineering; Navigating getting a job as an international student Contribute relevant discussion and/or materials within a session led by the teacher/inviter, within a topic they have specified, Listen to student presentations or discussions and contribute discussion/feedbackFor elementary school, I can offer an activity on aircraft stability and control - requires paper, glue and popsicle sticks Weekends 10 am to 4 pm Pacific time; Flexible availability weekdays starting March 241 hr or lessAn elementary class or group [K - ~5 grade = ~5-12yrs old], A middle school class or group [~6 - ~8 grade = ~12-14yrs old], A high school class or group [~9 - 12 grade = ~14-18yrs old], A undergraduate college class or group, A general/non-collegiate adult groupYesYes
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suarez.steph@utexas.eduStephanie Suarez, PhD studentUniversity of HoustonGeochemist, Meteoriticist, Igneous PetrologistTechnical: Martian Meteorites, Meteorites, Martian Magmatism and Volcanism, General Mars info, Geology specifically petrology, geochemistry, geochronology but can cover other topics upon request Nontechnical: being a latina in the geosciences, being first generation, general mentoring Present a talk/activity that I have created (on a topic agreed to with the teacher/inviter), Contribute relevant discussion and/or materials within a session led by the teacher/inviter, within a topic they have specified, Listen to student presentations or discussions and contribute discussion/feedbackI create powerpoints to go along with my talks during my two previous Skype a Scientist sessions. They send me the list of questions so I have time to prepare. I have presented to 5th and 8th graders. I also have experience leading a hands on meteor crater activity for 1st graders. 10am-10pm CST1 hr or lessAn elementary class or group [K-5 grade], A middle school class or group [~6-8 grade], A high school class or group [~9-12 grade], A undergraduate college class or group, A graduate (post-Baccalaureate) class or group, A general/non-collegiate adult group, A general/non-collegiate senior citizen groupYesYes
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grahamlau@bmsis.orgDr. Graham LauBlue Marble SpaceAstrobiologist and Science Communicatorastrobiology, planetary science, meteorites, chemistry, the Arctic, weird living things on Earth, and general science topicsPresent a talk/activity that I have created (on a topic agreed to with the teacher/inviter), Contribute relevant discussion and/or materials within a session led by the teacher/inviter, within a topic they have specified, Listen to student presentations or discussions and contribute discussion/feedbackI have samples of meteorites and rocks to share on screenSaturday through Thursday, 9:00-15:00 MDT (-6 UTC)30min or lessAn elementary class or group [K-5 grade], A middle school class or group [~6-8 grade], A high school class or group [~9-12 grade], A undergraduate college class or group, A graduate (post-Baccalaureate) class or group, A general/non-collegiate adult group, A general/non-collegiate senior citizen groupYesYes
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michelle.trommelen@gmail.comDr. Michelle GauthierManitoba Geological SurveyQuaternary geologistGlacial geology; drift prospecting; surficial geology: field geology, mappingPresent a talk/activity that I have created (on a topic agreed to with the teacher/inviter)9 am-4 pm -5 UTC30min or lessAn elementary class or group [K-5 grade], A undergraduate college class or group, A graduate (post-Baccalaureate) class or groupNoYes
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arlustig@gmail.comAllyza Lustig, Senior Program Coordinator, National Climate AssessmentU.S. Global Change Research ProgramClimate policy, science managementThe National Climate Assessment - results of NCA4 and assessment development processPresent a talk/activity that I have created (on a topic agreed to with the teacher/inviter)9am-5pm Eastern30min or lessA undergraduate college class or group, A graduate (post-Baccalaureate) class or groupNoYes
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robert.pappalardo@jpl.nasa.govRobert Pappalardo, Project ScientistNASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Project Scientist, Europa Clipper Mission* Exploring a Potentially Habitable World: NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission Present a talk/activity that I have created (on a topic agreed to with the teacher/inviter), Contribute relevant discussion and/or materials within a session led by the teacher/inviter, within a topic they have specified, Listen to student presentations or discussions and contribute discussion/feedbackWe’ll need to negotiate a time with a couple of weeks lead time for business hours in the US Pacific time zone (8 am - 5 pm PDT / -7 UTC)1 hr or lessA middle school class or group [~6-8 grade], A high school class or group [~9-12 grade], A undergraduate college class or group, A graduate (post-Baccalaureate) class or group, A general/non-collegiate adult group, A general/non-collegiate senior citizen groupNo
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bramsona@purdue.eduProf. Ali BramsonPurdue UniversityPlanetary scientistice on Mars, surfaces of planets, working with spacecraft data, my career path, being a woman in sciencePresent a talk/activity that I have created (on a topic agreed to with the teacher/inviter), Contribute relevant discussion and/or materials within a session led by the teacher/inviter, within a topic they have specified, Listen to student presentations or discussions and contribute discussion/feedbackI have an activity that I've presented to grade and middle schoolers showing spacecraft images of Mars, then help them develop hypotheses about what they see in the images, and then show Earth analogs for those featuresflexible1 hr or lessAn elementary class or group [K-5 grade], A middle school class or group [~6-8 grade], A high school class or group [~9-12 grade], A undergraduate college class or group, A graduate (post-Baccalaureate) class or group, A general/non-collegiate adult group, A general/non-collegiate senior citizen groupYesYes
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