Name: Alexis Cole
Major/University: Meteorology, Pennsylvania State University
Research Title/Project: “Exploring the relationship between GNSS RO penetration and lower tropospheric moisture in the Arctic using multi-observational datasets”
Research Mentor: Manisha Ganeshan (613/MSU)
What attracted you to this research opportunity?
My graduate advisor, Dr. Jose Fuentes, familiarized me with the GESTAR II program and recommended that I apply for the fellowship. After learning about the program, I was immediately excited by the prospect of working alongside NASA scientists to foster my research interests. Dr. Manisha Ganeshan’s research on the polar planetary boundary layer quickly caught my eye and the GESTAR II graduate fellowship allows me to further investigate this field alongside her. Ultimately, I am excited to grow as a graduate student and young scientist through the duration of this program while under the mentorship of top researchers.
Name: Praveenaa Kulandhaivel
Major/University: Computer Science, Arizona State University
Research Title/Project: “A Comprehensive Approach for Hyperlocal Air Quality Determination in Phoenix, Arizona Utilizing Multimodal Data and Deep Learning”
Research Mentor: Carl Malings (610.1/MSU)
What attracted you to this research opportunity?
What attracted me to this fellowship opportunity is the chance to advance my expertise in integrating Artificial Intelligence with Earth Science, especially concerning Air Quality. I’m particularly excited about the prospect of working at Goddard Space Flight Center with renowned scientists, which promises a rich learning experience. Furthermore, access to GSFC’s resources and technologies will be immensely beneficial for my research. This fellowship represents a unique platform to contribute to meaningful environmental advancements and the mission of GESTAR II while also developing as a researcher.
Name: Madison Shogrin
Major/University: Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University
Research Title/Project: “Exploring satellite nitrogen dioxide and formaldehyde observations to diagnose ozone formation sensitivity.”
Research Mentor: Lok Lamsal (614/UMBC)
What attracted you to this research opportunity?
The GESTAR II fellowship provides me with an amazing opportunity to gain practical experience and foster professional connections. My graduate work focuses on atmospheric composition from satellites. I am very passionate about “seeing” our environment from space and this opportunity enables me to work with different satellite products while being advised by the experts in the field. I am so excited for everything this opportunity will bring!