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Planetary Geologist/Volcanologist; Mission Operations
240-228-6180
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PhD, Geology2008, Michigan Tecnological University
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MS, Geology2004, Michigan Techological University
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BS, Geology2001, University of California, Los Angeles
Alexandra Matiella Novak joined the Johns Hopkins University Applied Phyiscs Laboratory in 2010 as an Education and Public Outreach Lead in the Space Exploration Sector. In 2014 she transitioned to a planetary mission scientist position in the Science Analysis and Applicaitons Group (SAA), assisting with lunar, Venus and Mars research, and joining the MRO/CRISM Mission Operations Team.
Notable Awards and Leadership
| Year(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| 2008 - Present | American Geophysical Union |
| 2016 | NASA Ames Honor Award to the FINESSE (Field Investigations to Enable Solar System Science and Exploration) Team |
| 2014 | NASA Group Achievement Award, MRO Comet Siding Spring Observing Team |
| 2012 | NASA Group Achievement Award, Van Allen Probes Project Team |