Conduct a scientific study of planets, moons, and planetary systems, in particular those of the Solar System and the processes that formed them. Moreover, study objects ranging in size from micrometeoroids to gas giants, aiming to determine their composition, dynamics, formation, interrelations and history. Specifically: • Serve as Chief Scientist for planetary science research, including the study of Mars, Mercury and the Moon. • Supervision, management and mentoring of graduate… Show more Conduct a scientific study of planets, moons, and planetary systems, in particular those of the Solar System and the processes that formed them. Moreover, study objects ranging in size from micrometeoroids to gas giants, aiming to determine their composition, dynamics, formation, interrelations and history. Specifically: • Serve as Chief Scientist for planetary science research, including the study of Mars, Mercury and the Moon. • Supervision, management and mentoring of graduate students and PhD interns that are assigned internal research projects. • Provide direct scientific research to NASA’s Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) program, including the Exoplanet Research Program and the Solar System Observations Program. • Serve as the Lead Educator for NASA’s Mars Student Imaging Project and the Mars Exploration Student Data Team. Both programs consist of analyzing imagery data from Mars, working with other NASA scientists, and analyzing planetary data from instruments currently orbiting Mars. 
 • Coordinate and collaborate research with other STEM scientists and academia. • Provide guest lectures and presentations at local universities, colleges, and astronomy clubs on subjects such as Life in the Universe, Extrasolar Planets, and Astrobiology. 
 • Developed a Mars and Lunar 3D program for local museums, college courses, and astronomy clubs. • Prepare and disseminate technical reports related to Earth and Space sciences. As Director, responsible for: 
 • Fiscal planning and budgeting of educational programs. • Maintaining an annual operating budget of $65,000. 
 • Maintaining and marketing of the Center’s website and social media accounts. 
 • Proofreading scientific papers and blog entry journals for publication. • Developing, organizing, and administering Science Education Awareness Programs. 
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Professor of Earth Science and Astronomy providing undergraduate students a survey of astronomy and an introduction to the characteristics, origin and evolution of the solar system, galaxies, and the Universe. The lectures incorporate ancient astronomy, cosmology, astrophysics, earth science/geology and the search for life in the Universe. In regard to Earth Science, provide instruction and conduct field research science dealing with the physical constitution of the earth and its atmosphere… Show more Professor of Earth Science and Astronomy providing undergraduate students a survey of astronomy and an introduction to the characteristics, origin and evolution of the solar system, galaxies, and the Universe. The lectures incorporate ancient astronomy, cosmology, astrophysics, earth science/geology and the search for life in the Universe. In regard to Earth Science, provide instruction and conduct field research science dealing with the physical constitution of the earth and its atmosphere, the various branches of earth science, e.g., geology, oceanography, meteorology and environmental science. Additional responsibilities include: • Provide academic and career counseling to students. • Assisting the Academic Chair and Dean of Science in recruiting and retaining students in STEM, including astronomy and Earth Science. • Engage and collaborate with the Dean of Science, Academic Chair, college staff and faculty on a variety of matters, including academics, community outreach, and student support. • Developing and modifying programs for students and public programs. • Collaborating with other astronomers and students to carry out STEM research projects. • Directing and managing the operations of the campus’ observatory as well as three reflecting telescopes. • Measuring radio, infrared, gamma, and x-ray emissions from extraterrestrial sources. 
 • Authoring STEM grant requests to fund scientific research, including acquisition of science equipment. • Developing theories based on observations or on observations and theories of other scientists. • Presenting research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals. 
 • Planning and organizing scientific field trips related to astronomy. 
 • Developing marketing plans to promote STEM, including astronomy and space science. 
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