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Alumnus Degree, year, advisor, dissertation, current position & institution
Oleg AbramovPh.D., 2006, Kring
Impact-induced hydrothermal activity on Earth and Mars
NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow (RA), University of Colorado
Carlton AllenPh.D. , 1978, Strom
Volcano-ice interactions on the Earth and Mars
Astromaterials Curator, NASA Johnson Space Science Center
Carlton AllenM.S. (Geosciences), 1972, Roemer/Strom/Titley
Central peaks in lunar craters
Astromaterials Curator, NASA Johnson Space Science Center
Doug ArcherPh.D., 2010, Smith
The Martian near surface environment: Analysis on Antarctic soils and laboratory experiments on putative martian organics
NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow (RA), NASA Johnson Space Center
Erik AsphaugPh.D., 1993, Melosh
Dynamic fragmentation in the solar system
Tenured professor, University of California Santa Cruz
Jayne AubeleM.S., 1988,
Vesicle zonation and vertical structure of basalt flows
Education Staff/mappers, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Maria BanksPh.D. (Geosciences), 2009, McEwen
Glacial processes and morphologies in the southern hemisphere of Mars
Post-doc (RA), Center for Earth and Planetary Studies, CEPS, National Air and Space Museum
Nadine BarlowPh.D., 1987, Strom
Relative ages and the geologic evolution of martian terrain units
Tenured professor, Northern Arizona University
Jason BarnesPh.D., 2004, Brown
Characterizing transiting extrasolar giant planets: On companions, rings, and love handles
Assistant Professor of Physics, University of Idaho
Gwen BartPh.D., 2007, Melosh
Lunar surface geology from analysis of impact craters and their ejecta
Assistant Research Professor of Physics, University of Idaho
Nicole BaughM.S., 2008, Brown
Fluvial channels on Titan
HiRISE staff, LPL/University of Arizona
Chris (Drayton) BennerPh.D., 1977, Fink
The visual and near infrared spectrum of methane and its application to Uranus, Neptune, Triton, and Pluto
Research Associate Professor, Physics, College of William and Mary
Eve BergerPh.D., 2011, Lauretta
Cubanite and associated sulfides in CI chondrites and comet Wild 2: Implications for aqueous processing
Daniel BermanM.S., 2003, Baker
Hillside gullies and possible glacial landforms associated with the degradation of highland craters on Mars
Research Scientist
Ross BeyerPh.D., 2004, McEwen
Martian surface roughness and stratigraphy
Principal Investigator and Research Scientist, NASA Ames/SETI
Alan BinderPh.D. (Geology), 1967, Titley
Stratigraphy and structure of the Cleomedes quadrangle of the Moon
Director, Lunar Research Institute
Gordon BjorakerPh.D., 1985, Larson
The Gas composition and vertical cloud structure of Jupiter’s troposphere derived from 5 micron spectroscopic observations
Staff scientist, NASA Goddard
Michael BlandPh.D., 2008, Showman
The Tectonic, thermal, and magnetic evolution of icy satellites
Post-doc (RA), Washington University
Kristin BlockM.S., 2011, Swindle
Fulgurite classification, petrology and implications for planetary processes
HiRISE Staff, LPL/University of Arizona
Jade BondPh.D., 2008, Lauretta
The Chemistry of extrasolar planetary systems
Post-doc Research Scientist, Planetary Science Institute
William BottkePh.D., 1995, Greenberg
The Collisional and dynamical evolution of asteroids
Senior Research Scientist, Southwest Research Institute, Boulder
Marc BuiePh.D., 1984, Fink
Lightcurve CCD spectrophotometry
Staff scientist, Southwest Research Institute (Boulder)
Michael BurklandPh.D. (Physics), 1998, Swindle
The Thermal retentive nature of the I-Xe system in the meteorite Bjurbole: Implications for the I-Xe system as a chronometer of early Solar System events
Principal Mechanical Engineer, Raytheon
Devon BurrPh.D. (Geosciences), 2003, McEwen and Baker
Investigations into the Cerberus Outflow Channels, Mars
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee (Knoxville)
Humberto CampinsPh.D., 1982, Rieke
Chiron and the Centaura: escapees from the Kuiper belt
Head, Planetary and Space Science Group, University of Central Florida
Nancy ChabotPh.D., 1999, Drake
Geochemical studies of the cores of terrestrial palnetary bodies
Senior Professional Staff, Applied Physics Laboratory/Johns Hopkins
Matthew ChamberlainPh.D., 2005, Boynton
Response of Martian ground ice orbit-induced climate change
Research Scientist, Planetary Science Institute
David ChoiPh.D., 2009, Showman
The Meteorology of giant planets revealed through automated cloud feature tracking
NASA Postdoctoral Fellow, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Eileen CholletPh.D., 2008, Giacalone
Solar energetic particles as a probe of the inner heliosphere
Post-doc (RA), Space Radiation Lab, California Institute of Technology
Fred CieslaPh.D., 2003, Hood
Physics and chemistry of solar nebula shock waves: Applications to chondrule formation
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geophysics, University of Chicago
Richard ClarkM.S., 1996, Melosh
The Detectability of lunar impacts in the near infrared
National Solar Observatory GONG Project
Arthur ClementsPh.D. (Astronomy), 1974, Tomasko
Cloud structure in the south tropical zone, red spot, and the north polar region of Jupiter
David CoffeenPh.D. (Astronomy), 1968, Gehrels
A Polarimetric study of the atmosphere of Venus
TESSERACT
Barbara CohenPh.D., 2000, Swindle
Geochemistry and 40AR - 39AR geochronology of lunar meteorite impact melt clasts
Planetary Scientist, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Guy ConsolmagnoPh.D., 1978, Jokipii
Electromagnetic processes in the evolution of the solar nebula
Curator, Vatican Meteorite Collection, Vatican Observatory, Tucson & Rome
Curtis CooperPh.D., 2006, Showman
Meteorologies of brown dwarfs and extrasolar giant planets
Software Engineer, Stellar Science (Albuquerque)
Bruce CordellPh.D., 1977, Strom
Tectonism and the interior of Mercury
Dean, Natural Sciences, Fullerton College
Dale CruikshankPh.D. (Geology), 1968 , Titley/Kuiper
Infrared colorimetry of the Moon
Research Scientist, NASA Ames Research Center
Larry CrumplerPh.D., 1983, Strom
Io: Models of volcanism and interior structure
Research Curator, Volcanology & Space Science, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Cindy CunninghamPh.D., 1987, Hunten
Spatial and temporal monitoring of the Jovian atmosphere
Kimberly CyrPh.D., 1998, Lunine
Distribution of water in the solar nebula: Implications for solar system formation
Wei DaiPh.D., 2000, Lunine
Gas trapping in amorphous water ice: A theoretical and experimental approach
Douglas DawsonPh.D., 1998, Strom
Modelling the cratering record of Venus
HiRise technical staff, LPL, University of Arizona
Lyn DoosePh.D. (Astronomy), 1976, Tomasko
Light scattering properties of Jupiter’s Red Spot
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (Retired)
Colin DundasPh.D., 2009, McEwen
Investigations of the Martian Mid-Latitudes: Implications for Ground Ice
Research Geologist, U.S.G.S. Flagstaff
J. Lawrence DunlapM.S. (Astronomy), 1972, Gehrels
Laboratory work on the shape of asteroids
Andreas EkholmM.S., 2001,
Crater features diagnostic of oblique impacts: The size and position of the central peak
Josh EmeryPh.D., 2002, Brown
Constraints on the surface composition of Trojan asteroids from near infrared (0.8-4.0) spectroscopy and spectral modeling
Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee
Steffi EngelPh.D., 1994, Lunine
Titan and the cosmochemistry of the outer solar system
Former Associate Staff Scientist, LPL, University of Arizona
Robert EpleePh.D., 1987,
Spokes in Saturn’s B Ring: Dynamical and physical properties deduced from Voyager Saturn ring images
Instrument Calibration Scientist, Ocean Biology Processing Group, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
William FarrandPh.D. (Geosciences), 1991, Singer
Visible and near infrared reflectance of tuff rings and tuff cones
Michael FeierbergPh.D., 1981, Larson
Evidence for a compositional relationship between asteroids and meteorites from infrared spectral reflectances
Chase Manhattan Bank
Ron FevigPh.D., 2006, Fink
Orbit-dependent spectral trends for the near-Earth asteroid population
Assistant Professor, University of North Dakota/Aerospace Sciences
Vladimir FlorinskiPh.D., 2001, Jokipii
Two-dimensional, self-consistent model of galactic and anomalous cosmic rays in the solar wind
Assistant Professor, University of Alabama, Huntsville
Jonathan FortneyPh.D., 2004, Hubbard
Evolution of giant planets
Assistant Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz
Sarah E. FreyPh.D. (Applied Math), 2005, Greenberg
Characterization of instabilities in the problem of elastic planetary tides
Stephanie FussnerM.S., 2006, McEwen
Search for 938 nm specular enhancement on Titan
Paul GeisslerPh.D., 1992, Singer
Spectrophotometric mapping of Coprates Quadrangle, Mars
Research Geologist, U.S.G.S. Astrogeology Research Center, Flagstaff
Seran GibbardPh.D., 1996, Levy
Lightning in the solar system
Research Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Tamara GoldinPh.D. (Geosciences), 2008, Melosh
Atmospheric interactions during global deposition of Chicxulub impact ejecta
Post-doc (RA), University of Vienna
Jonathan GradiePh.D., 1978, Zellner
An astrophysical study of the minor planets in the Eos and Koronis asteroid families
Chief Science Officer and Vice President (STI); CSO and VP (STI Medical Systems); CEO (TerraSystems, Inc.), STI, Inc./TerraSys, Inc.
Jennifer GrierPh.D., 1999, McEwen
Determining the ages of impact events: multidisciplinary studies using remote sensing and samples analysis techniques
Research Scientist, Education Specialist, Planetary Science Institute
David GrinspoonPh.D., 1988, Lewis
Large impact events and atmospheric evolution on the terrestrial planets
Curator of Astrobiology and Adjunct Professor, Denver Museum of Nature and Science and University of Colorado
William GrundyPh.D., 1995, Fink
Methane and nitrogen ices on Pluto and Triton: A combined laboratory and telescope investigation
Astronomer, Lowell Observatory
Virginia GulickPh.D. (Geosciences), 1993, Baker
Magmatic intrusions and hydrothermal systems: Implications for the formation of Martian fluvial valleys
Scientist, SETI/NASA Ames Research Center
Doyle HallPh.D., 1992, Shemansky
Ultraviolet resonance radiation and the structure of the heliosphere
Scientist, Boeing LTS
Daniel Howard HarrisPh.D. (Astronomy), 1976, Woolf
Ice mantles, and the size of the interstellar grains
Patrick HartiganPh.D., 1987, Lada
Observations and bowshock models of Herbig-Haro objects
Professor, Rice University
William HartmannPh.D. (Astronomy), 1966, Kuiper
History of the lunar surface
Senior Scientist, Planetary Science Institute
Allen Wayne HathewayPh.D. (Geological Engineering), 1971, Lacy
Lava tubes and collapse depressions
Maki HattoriM.S., 2008, Hubbard
Mass loss of highly irradiated extra-solar giant planets
Naydene HaysM.S., 2011, Drake
Geochronology of Shergottite meteorites: Using LA-MC-ICP-MS to examine U-Th-Pb systematics of baddeleyites and phosphates
MESH Study Center Director, Olympic College
James HeadPh.D., 1999, Melosh
Fragmentation and ejection of the martian clan meteorites
AAAS Diplomacy Fellow, Office of Space and Advanced Technology, U.S. Department of State
Michael HicksPh.D., 1997, Fink
Spectrophotometric survey of comets and Earth-approaching asteroids
Research Scientist, JPL
Alan HildebrandPh.D., 1992, Boynton
Geochemistry and stratigraphy of the cretaceous/tertiary boundary impact ejecta
Associate Professor of Geology, University of Calgary
Valerie HillgrenPh.D., 1993, Drake
Partitioning behavior of moderately siderophile elements in ni-rich systems: Implications for the Earth and Moon
Scientist, Carnegie Institution of Washington
Douglas HiltonPh.D., 1987, Hunten
A partially collisional model of the Titan hydrogen torus
Greg HoppaPh.D., 1998, Greenberg
Europa: Effects of rotation and tides on tectonic processes
Researcher, Raytheon
Sarah HorstPh.D., 2011, Yelle
Post-Cassini Investigations of Titan Atmospheric Chemistry
NSF Post-doctoral Fellow, CIRES (Boulder)
Charles HostetlerPh.D., 1982, Drake
Equilibrium properties of some silicate materials: A theoretical study
Senior Staff Scientist, Columbia Environmental Sciences Inc.
Kevin HousenPh.D., 1981, Wilkening
The stochastic evolution of asteroidal regoliths and the origin of brecciated and gas-rich meteorites
Scientist, Boeing
Ellen HowellPh.D., 1995, Lebofsky
Probing asteroid composition using visible and near-infrared spectroscopy
Research Associate, Arecibo Observatory
Robert HowellPh.D., 1980, Low
Infrared speckle interferometry
Associate Professor, University of Wyoming
Dwight Thomas HoxiePh.D. (Astronomy), 1969, Weymann (Astronomy)
The Structure and evolution of stars of very low mass
Terry HurfordPh.D., 2005, Greenberg
Tides and tidal stress: Applications to Europa
Planetary Scientist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Melinda HutsonPh.D., 1996, Lewis
Chemical studies of enstatite chondrites
Research Assistant Professor, Portland State University
Brian JacksonPh.D., 2009, Greenberg
Tidal evolution of extra-solar planets
Post-doc (RA), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Windy JaegerPh.D., 2004, Baker
Select problems in planetary structural geology: Global-scale tectonics on Io, regional-scale kinematics on Venus, and local-scale field analysis on Earth: Application to Mars
Research Geologist, U.S.G.S. Astrogeology Research Center, Flagstaff
Daniel JanesPh.D., 1990, Melosh
Tectonics of one plate planets
Retired
Jeffrey JohnsonPh.D. (Geosciences), 1994, Baker
Geologic investigations of the Venusian surface using Magellan radar imagery, altimetry and radiometry
Science Center Director, Planetary Geologist, U.S.G.S. Astrogeology Research Center, Flagstaff
Thomas JonesPh.D., 1988, Lewis
An infrared reflectance study of water in outer belt asteriods: clues to composition and origin
Astronaut, Author, Consultant
Andrea JonesM.S. (Geosciences), 2009, McEwen and Baker
A geomorphic analysis of Hale crater, Mars: The effects of impact into ice-rich crust
Jeffrey KargelPh.D., 1990, Lewis
Cryomagmatism in the outer solar system
Senior Associate Research Scientist, Dept.of Hydrology, University of Arizona
Erich KarkoschkaPh.D., 1990, Tomasko
Saturn’s atmoshpere in the visible and near infrared 1986-1989
Senior Staff Scientist, LPL, University of Arizona
John KellerPh.D., 2006, Boynton
Part I: Development of a concept inventory addressing students’ beliefs and reasoning difficulties regarding the Greenhouse Effect; Part II: Distribution of chlorine measured by the Mars Odyssey Gamma Ray Spectrometer
Assistant Professor, California Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo
Chung-Ming KoPh.D. (Physics), 1986, Jokipii
Cosmic-ray modified stellar winds
Professor
Kelly KolbM.S., 2008, McEwen
Modeling bright gully deposits’ formation in Hale Crater, Mars: Implications for recent liquid water
Seismic Imager, CGGVeritas
Kelly KolbPh.D., 2009, McEwen
Investigating evidence for geologically recent liquid water on Mars
Seismic Imager, CGGVeritas
Goro KomatsuPh.D., 1993, Baker
Channels and valleys on Venus
Research Professor, International Research School of Planetary Sciences, Pescara, Italy
David KoprivaPh.D. (Applied Math), 1982, Jokipii
A stream function method for computing steady rotational transonic flows with application to solar wind-type problems
Peter LanaganPh.D., 2004, McEwen
Geologic history of the Cerberus plains, Mars
Instructor, College of Southern Nevada
Martha LeakePh.D., 1981, Strom
The intercrater plains of Mercury and the Moon: Their nature, origin, and role in terrestrial planet evolution
Professor, Valdosta State University
Thomas Alan LeePh.D. (Astronomy), 1967, Johnson
Interstellar extinction in the Orion Association
Mark LemmonPh.D., 1994, Tomasko
Properties of Titan’s haze and surface
Associate Professor, Texas A&M
Yuan LianPh.D., 2009, Showman
Numerical simulations of atmospheric dynamics on the giant planets
Research Associate, Ashima Research (Pasadena, CA)
Joseph MacFarlanePh.D., 1983, Hubbard
Theoretical predictions for the phase stability of dense binary mixtures
Prism Computational Sciences
Philip MaloneyPh.D., 1987, Black
Global properties of molecular clouds and the interstellar medium in galaxies
Senior Research Associate, University of Colorado Boulder
Daniel MalvinM.S., 1987, Drake
Experimental partitioning of siderophile elements in the systems iron-nickel-sulfur-phosphorus and forsterite-anorthite-diopside
Publishing
Robert MarcialisPh.D., 1990, Lebofsky & Hubbard
The Pluto-Charon system as revealed during the mutual events
Mark MarleyPh.D., 1990, Hubbard
Nonradial oscillations of Saturn: Implications for ring system structure
Research scientist (Ames) and Consulting Professor (Stanford), NASA Ames Research Center and Stanford University
Celinda MarshM.S., 2007, Lauretta
Thermal processing in ordinary chondrites: Development of the fast electron microprobe (FEM) technique for measuring heterogeneity of ferromagnesian silicates
Program Specialist, Science and Space Branch, Office of Management and Budget, Office of the President
Rachel MastrapaPh.D., 2004, Brown
Water ice and radiation in the solar system
Research scientist, SETI/NASA Ames Research Center
Elisabeth McFarlanePh.D., 1994, Drake
Differentiation in the early Earth: An experimental investigation
Janet McLarty-SchroederM.S., 1998, Strom
Development, assessment, and applications of PTYS 109L: Exploration and discovery in planetary science
Professor, Cerritos College
David MelendrezM.S. (Geosciences), 1991, Larson and Baker
Remote sensing of potential lunar resources
William MerlinePh.D., 1995, McMillan
Observations of small-amplitude oscillations in the radial velocity of Arcturus
Research scientist, Southwest Research Institute, Boulder
Moses MilazzoPh.D., 2005, McEwen
Remote sensing of thermally induced activity on Io And Mars
U.S.G.S. Astrobiology/Flagstaff
David MintonPh.D., 2009, Malhotra
Dynamical history of the asteroid belt and implications for terrestrial planet bombardment
Assistant Professor, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Purdue
Elliott P. MoorePh.D. (Astronomy), 1968, Tifft
A Spectroscopic study of the stellar content of elliptical galaxies
John MooresPh.D., 2008, Smith
Effects of insolation on habitability and the isotopic history of Martian water
Post-doc (RA), York University
Amaya Moro-MartinPh.D. (Astronomy), 2004, Malhotra
Signatures of planets in circumstellar debris disks
Ramon y Cajal Fellow, Spanish National Research Council (Madrid) and Visiting Research Scientist (Princeton)
Don MusselwhitePh.D., 1995, Drake
Experimental geochemistry of iodine, argon and xenon: Implications for the outgassing histories of the Earth and Mars
Lecturer (Geology and Physics), University of Houston (Downtown)
Catherine NeishPh.D., 2008, Lunine
Formation of prebiotic molecules in liquid water Environments on the surface of Titan
Post-doctoral Fellow, Applied Physics Lab, Johns Hopkins University
Horton NewsomPh.D., 1982, Drake
The experimental partitioning behavior of tungsten and phosphorus: Implications for the composition and formation of the Earth, Moon and Eucrite Parent Body
Research Professor, Institute of Meteoritics, University of New Mexico
Michael NolanPh.D., 1994, Greenberg
Delivery of meteorites from the asteroid belt
Senior Research Associate and Observatory Director, Arecibo Observatory
David O’BrienPh.D., 2004, Greenberg
The collisional and dynamical evolution of the main belt, NEA and TNO populations
Research scientist, Planetary Science Institute
Tobias OwenPh.D. (Astronomy), 1965, Kuiper
Studies of planetary spectra in the photographic infrared
Astronomer, University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy
Eric PalmerPh.D., 2009, Brown
Volatiles on solar system objects: Carbon dioxide on Iapetus and aqueous alteration in CM chondrites
Post-doc (RA), Planetary Science Institute
Vladimir ParievPh.D. (Astronomy), 2001, Jokipii
Magnetic Fields: Their Origin and Manifestation In Accretion Disks Around Supermassive Black Holes
Matthew PasekPh.D., 2006, Lauretta
Phosphorus and sulfur cosmochemistry: Implications for the origins of life
Assistant Professor, University of South Florida
Steven PearcePh.D., 1995, Levy
Core-mantle interactions resulting from sudden changes in the Earth’s moment of inertia
Lecturer, Simon Fraser University
Jonathan PedicinoPh.D., 1996, Baker
Climate change on Mars: Modeling possible glaciers
Professor, College of the Redwoods
Chunsheng PeiPh.D. (AMe), 2007, Jokipii
Solar Energetic Particle Transport in the Heliosphere
Samuel PellicoriM.S. (Optical Sciences), 1969, Swindell (Committee on Optical Sciences)
Polarizing properties of pulverized materials: Applications to the lunar surface
Paulo PenteadoPh.D., 2009, Griffith
Study of Titan’s methane cycle
Post-doc (RA), Astronomy Dept., Universidade de Sao Paolo (Brazil)
Cynthia PhillipsPh.D., 2000, McEwen
Voyager and Galileo SSI views of volacanic resurfacing on IO and the search for geologic activity on Europa
Research scientist, NASA Ames/SETI
Elisabetta PierazzoPh.D., 1997, Melosh
The Chicxulub impact event and the environmental catastrophe at the end of the cretaceous period
Research scientist, Planetary Science Institute
Shelly PopePh.D., 1991, Tomasko
Laboratory measurements of the single-scattering properties of ammonia ice crystals
Staff scientist, Raytheon
Brandon PreblichM.S., 2005, McEwen
Mapping rays and secondary craters from zunil, mars
Teacher, AP Physics, Physics I, and Astronomy, Troy-Athens High School (Michigan)
Jani RadebaughPh.D., 2005, McEwen
Formation and Evolution of Paterae on Jupiter’s Moon Io
Assistant Professor, Brigham Young University
Robert ReidM.S., 1997, Smith
Spectrophotometic calibration of imager for Mars pathfinder datasets
Senior Software Engineer, FreeWave Technologies (Boulder)
James RichardsonPh.D., 2005, Melosh & Greenberg
The Seismic effect of impacts on asteroid surface morphology
Assistant Research Professor, Purdue
Andrew RivkinPh.D., 1997, Lebofsky
Observations of main-belt asteroids in the 3-/mu M region
Senior Research staff, Johns Hopkins/APL
Bashar RizkPh.D., 1991, Hunten
Observations and modelling of the Martian water vapor budget for 1988-89
Senior Research Scientist, LPL, University of Arizona
Alex RuzickaPh.D., 1996, Boynton
Petrologic-kinetic studies of meteorites
Assistant Professor, Portland State University
Kunio SayanagiPh.D. (Physics), 2007, Showman
Numerical modeling of atmospheric jet streams on Jupiter and Saturn: Their formation and stability
Post-doc (RA), UCLA
Chris SchallerM.S., 1998, Greenberg
Venus ejecta parabolas: Comparing theory with observation
Applications Systems Analyst, Senior, LPL, University of Arizona
Nicholas SchneiderPh.D., 1988, Hunten
Sodium in Io’s extended atmosphere
Associate Professor, University of Colorado, Boulder
William SearsPh.D., 1994, Lunine
Tidal effects on the evolution of Titan
Abigail ShefferPh.D., 2007, Melosh
Chemical reduction of silicates by meteorite impacts and lightning strikes
Associate Program Officer, National Academies, Division on Engineering and Physical Studies, Space Studies Board
Wayne SlatteryPh.D., 1976, Hubbard
The structure of the planets Jupiter and Saturn
Research Scientist, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Diana SmithM.S., 2008, Melosh
Viscous relaxation of craters on Enceladus
Peter H. SmithPh.D. (Optical Sciences), 2009, Drake
Water at the PHOENIX landing site
Professor, PtyS/LPL, University of Arizona
John SpencerPh.D., 1987, Strom
The surfaces of Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto: An investigation using Voyager iris thermal infrared spectra
Staff scientist, Southwest Research Institute, Boulder
Ingrid Daubar SpitaleM.S., 2002, Kring
Northwest Africa 482: A lunar meteorite from the highlands
HiRISE staff, LPL, University of Arizona
Joseph SpitalePh.D., 2001, Greenberg
Detailed study of the Yarkovsky Effect on asteroids and solar system implications
Research Scientist, Space Science Institute/CICLOPS
Anna SpitzPh.D. (Geosciences), 1991, Boynton
Trace element analysis of ureilite meteorites and implications for their petrogenesis
Program manager, Biosphere 2
Anne SpraguePh.D., 1990, Hunten
An observational comparison of Mercury and the Moon
Senior Research Associate, LPL, University of Arizona
John StansberryPh.D., 1994, Lunine
Surface-atmosphere coupling on Triton and Pluto
Associate Astronomer, Steward Observatory/University of Arizona
Clifford StollPh.D., 1980, Tomasko
Polarimetry of Jupiter at large phase angles
Author
Mark SykesPh.D., 1986, Hunten
IRAS observations of asteroid dust bands and cometary dust trails
Director, Planetary Science Institute
David TholenPh.D., 1984, Zellner
Asteroid taxonomy from cluster analysis of photometry
Faculty astronomer, University of Hawaii
Matthew TiscarenoPh.D., 2004, Malhotra
Chaotic diffusion in the outer solar system, and other topics
Research Associate, Cornell
William TonksPh.D., 1993, Melosh
The thermal consequences of giant impacts in the early solar system
Professor, Brigham Young University/Idaho
David TrillingPh.D., 1999, Lunine
Theoretical and observational study of the formation and evolution of planetary systems and extrasolar planets
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Northern Arizona University
Randy TuftsPh.D. (Geosciences), 1998, Greenberg and Baker
European lithospheric displacement features and their interpretation
Elizabeth TurtlePh.D., 1998, Melosh
Finite-element modeling of large impact craters: Implications for the size of the Vredefort structure and the formation of multiple ring craters
Senior Research Staff, Johns Hopkins/APL
Ron VervackPh.D., 1997, Sandel
Titan’s upper atmospheric structure derived from Voyager ultraviolet spectrometer observations
Senior Research Staff, Johns Hopkins/APL
Faith VilasPh.D., 1984,
The nature and origin of outer solar system asteroids from reflectance spectrophotometry
Director/Astronomer, MMTO Director/UA Steward Observatory
John WackerPh.D., 1982, Wilkening
Composition of noble gases in the Abee meteorite, and the origin of the enstatite chondrites
Laboratory Fellow, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Yiping WangPh.D., 1993, Yelle
Energy balance and solar heating in Neptune’s upper atmosphere
Erich WegrynPh.D., 2000, Tomasko
Dusty atmosphere of Mars: A study of the properties of Martian aerosol dust, using imager for Mars Pathfinder and Hubble space telescope observations
Adjunct Professor, Ohlone College
John WeirichPh.D., 2011, Swindle
Improvements to Ar-Ar Dating of Extra Terrestrial Materials
Post-doc (RA), Arizona State University
Robert WestPh.D., 1977, Tomasko
Spatially resolved photometry of Jupiter in the 6190, 7250, and 8900 methane bands
Research Scientist, JPL
Bruce WilkingPh.D., 1981, Rieke
Star formation in the Rho Ophiuchi dark cloud
Professor, University of Missouri, St. Louis
Lance WilliamsPh.D., 1993, Jokipii
A single-fluid, self-consistent formulation of particle transport and fluid dynamics
Paul WithersPh.D., 2003, Bougher
Tides in the Martian atmosphere - and other topics
Post-doc (RA), Boston University
David WoodPh.D., 2000, Strom
Effects of airbursts on the surface of Venus
Assistant Professor, Astronomy, San Antonio College
Charles Arthur WoodM.S. (Geosciences), 1972, Sumner
Reconnaissance geology and geophysics of the Pinacate craters, Sonora, Mexico
Aramais ZakharianPh.D., 2000, Jokipii
Numerical studies of waves and particle acceleration in shocks
Benjamin Holmes ZellnerPh.D. (Astronomy), 1970, Gehrels
Polarization in reflection nebulae
Astronomer, Professor of Physics, Georgia Southern University
Shunbin ZhangM.S., 1996, Bougher
The impact of gravity waves on the Venus upper atmosphere
Programmer Analyst