Joel Berkson

Joel Berkson

Undergraduate Research Interns
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Joel Berkson
Year
2017

Joel Berkson is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Optical Sciences and Engineering. He works with Dae Wook Kim from the College of Optical Sciences on “Deflectometry-based Simultaneous Alignment System for Segmented Optical Systems.”

Brandon Bass

Brandon Bass

Undergraduate Research Interns
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Brandon Bass
Year
2017

Brandon Bass is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He works with Jordan Stone from Astronomy on “Understanding the Best Way to Use LMIRCam in Planet Imaging Mode.”

Clarisa Avalos

Clarisa Avalos

Undergraduate Research Interns
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Clarisa Avalos
Year
2017

Clarisa Avalos is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Environmental Science. She works with Rachel Gallery from the School of Natural Resources and the Environment on “Integrating Image Spectroscopy ad Microbial Biogeochemistry to Analyze Woody Shrub Encroachment.”

David Araiza

David Araiza

Undergraduate Research Interns
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David Araiza
Year
2017

David Araiza is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Civil Engineering. He works with Thomas Meixner from Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences on “Quantifying Green Infrastructure Implementation in Tucson , AZ.”

Hannah Ambrose

Hannah Ambrose

Undergraduate Research Interns
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Year
2017

Hannah Ambrose is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Astronomy. She works with Gijs Mulders from LPL on “The fraction of stars with earth-sized planets in the habitable zone.”

Muneeb Ahmed

Muneeb Ahmed

Undergraduate Research Interns
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Muneeb Ahmed
Year
2017

Muneeb Ahmed is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Computer Engineering. He works with Timothy Swindle from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory on “Space Rocks in the Desert: Watching the Sky Over Southern Arizona for Meteorite-dropping Fireballs.”

Tim Swindle

Director, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
Department Head, Planetary Sciences
Professor, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
Professor, Planetary Sciences
Professor, Geosciences

Dr. Swindle uses measurements of the noble gases in extraterrestrial materials (lunar samples and meteorites) to study the evolution of the solar system.

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Presentation Comments
Meteorites: Rocks from Space

Topic: Astronomy or Earth Sciences

Grades 3 and up; 1 month advance notice; screen needed

Working (and Living) in Antarctica

Topic: Geography, Earth Science

Grades 3 and up; 1 month advance notice; screen needed

The Searches for Life on Mars

1 month advance notice; screen needed

3 Presentations

Jeff Silvertooth

Associate Dean, Cooperative Extension / Economic Development
Director, Cooperative Extension- Services
Professor, Soil/Water and Environmental Science
Professor, Plant Science
Associate Director, Experiment Station
Professor, Arid Lands Resources Sciences - GIDP
Professor, Global Change - GIDP

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Presentation Comments
Agriculture and the Environment

1 month advance notice required.

Environmental Science and Sustainability

1 month advance notice required.

Soil and Water Conservation and Sustainability

1 month advance notice required.

3 Presentations