Nina Lanza NOnlanzaSPAM at unm edu EDUCATION PhD Candidate, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM (2006 - present) Earth and Planetary Sciences, Institute of Meteoritics Advisor: Dr. Horton Newsom Master of Arts in Earth Science, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT (2006) Thesis title: Geometries of martian hillside gullies in the northern hemisphere: evidence for an insolation-driven mechanism of formation. Advisor: Dr. Martha Gilmore Bachelor of Arts in Astronomy, Smith College, Northampton, MA (2001) RELATED EXPERIENCE University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM (2006 - present) Research Assistant. Calibrating ChemCam LIBS instrument (onboard Mars Science Laboratory 2009 rover) for hydrated Mg-sulfates, carbonates, and ice-mineral mixtures in Mars environment chamber. Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM (2003 - 2004) Post-Baccalaureate Student. (1) Space and Atmospheric Sciences (ISR-1): Worked on Water on Mars project. Searched IR and vis THEMIS images for pit chains on Tharsis Montes and compiled as interactive online map. Examined chain locations in relation to hydrogen abundance using "water-equivalent" hydrogen map from Mars Odyssey neutron spectrometer data. Participated in 35th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 2004, Houston, TX. (2) Theoretical Astrophysics (T-6): Worked on r-process modeling project. Learned Fortran and worked with pre-existing code to run simulations with different nuclear physics input. Researched current work on nuclear properties of isotopes far from valley of stability, as well as methods for obtaining solar system elemental abundances. Presented work at Symposium 2003. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA (2001 - 2002) Technical Editor/Librarian. Edited research papers of students and faculty members at the Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems. Read for technical clarity of information and ideas, as well as grammar and syntax. Edited department newsletter "Know Nukes." Responsible for all materials in Nuclear Engineering department library. Began creation of new computer organizational system. Supervised an assistant. TEACHING EXPERIENCE St. Mark's School of Texas, Dallas, TX (May 2007, 2008). Visiting Scholar. Taught sixth and seventh grade classes on Mars and space exploration. Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT (2004 - 2006) Teaching Assistant. Spring 2006: The Planets. Ran weekly lab sections. Graded labs and tests. Fall 2005: Introduction to Environmental Studies. Ran biweekly discussion section on environmental science topics. Graded tests and papers. Spring 2005: Hazardous Earth: Stuff That Will Kill You. Designed lab content and format. Supervised lab meetings. Graded tests, held office hours. Fall 2004: The Planets. Graded all lab sections. Assisted with lab meetings, held office hours. RESEARCH SKILLS Operating systems: Unix (specifically Linux and Solaris), Windows, MacOS Programming: Fortran, Perl Software: ArcGIS, ENVI, ISIS, SAS, Minitab, Matlab Web development: HTML, CSS Analytical techniques: Electron Microprobe, Scanning Electron Microscope SELECT PRESENTATIONS "Testing a debris flow source area and initiation hypothesis for simple 'classic' martian gullies." Presented at Workshop on Martian Gullies: Theories and Tests, no.8038, Houston, TX, 4 February 2008. "Geometries of martian hillside gullies: Evidence for an insolation-driven mechanism of formation." Presented at the Institute of Meteoritics Seminar, University of New Mexico, 3 April 2007. "MSL Slow Motion Field Test: ChemCam analyses." Presented at Cellar Rats Seminar, Institute of Meteoritics, University of New Mexico, 2 April 2007. "Martian hillside gullies: evidence for recent fluvial activity." Presented at The Explorers Club annual open house, New York, NY, 19 March 2006. PUBLICATIONS Lanza, N.L., Ollila, A.M., Clegg, S.M., Barefield, J.E., Newsom, H.E., and Wiens, R.C. (2008). Identifying carbonate rocks in a martian environment using LIBS. 39th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, no.2299, Houston, TX. Wiens, R.C., Clegg, S., Barefield II, J., Vaniman, D., Lanza, N., Newsom, H., Herkenhoff, K., Bridges, N., Blaney, D., Maurice, S., Gasnault, O., Blank, J., Dyar, M.D., Milliken, R., Grotzinger, J., Crisp, J., and the ChemCam and MSL teams (2008). ChemCam remote analyses and imaging on the Mars Science Laboratory 2007 "slow motion" field test. 39th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, no.1500, Houston, TX. Newsom, H.E., Shearer, C.K., Lanza, N., Ollila, A., Nelson, M.J., Bullock, M.A., Moore, J.M., and Spilde, M.N. (2008). Chemical results for new experiments on minerals reacted in Mars aqueous laboratory simulations. 39th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, no.1469, Houston, TX. Lanza, N.L., Meyer, G., Newsom, H., Wiens, R., and Okubo, C. (2008). Testing a debris flow source area and initiation hypothesis for simple 'classic' martian gullies. Workshop on Martian Gullies: Theories and Tests, no.8038, Houston, TX. Gilmore, Martha S., Ollila, Ann M., Lanza, Nina L., and Vasavada, Ashwin R. (2007). Geometric and thermal context of gullied slopes in the northern hemisphere of Mars: Prediction and measurement. 7th International Conference on Mars, no. 2220, Pasadena, CA. McConnell, B.S., Newsom, H.E., and Lanza, N. (2007). Recent climate change and presence of near-surface ice deposits: evidence from inverted impact craters located on lineated valley fill, Ismenius Lacus region, Mars. 7th International Conference on Mars, no. 3261, Pasadena, CA. Lanza, N.L., Newsom, H., Wiens, R., and Gilmore, M.S. (2007). What part of gullies are 'special,' implications for MSL landing sites. 38th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, no. 1926, Houston, TX. Gilmore, M.S., Lanza, N.L., and Vasavada, A.R. (2007). Comparison of irradiance received on gullied and nongullied slopes in the northern hemisphere of Mars: a three bears scenario?. 38th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, no. 2263, Houston, TX. Wiens, R.C., Maurice, S., Clegg, S., Vaniman, D., Thompson, J., Dyar, M.D., Sklute, E., Newsom, H., Lanza, N., Sautter, V., Debussey, J., Lacour, J.-L., Salle, B., Mauchien, P., Blaney, D., Langevin, Y., Herkenhoff, K., Bridges, N., Manhes, G., and the ChemCam team (2007). Preparation of onboard calibration targets for the ChemCam instruments on the Mars Science Laboratory rover. 38th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, no. 1180, Houston, TX. Lanza, Nina L. and Gilmore, Martha S. (2006). Depths, orientation, and slopes of martian hillside gullies in the northern hemisphere. 37th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, no. 2412, Houston, TX. Elphic, R.C., Feldman, W.C., Prettyman, T.H., Tokar, R.L., Lanza, N. , Lawrence, D.J., Head ,J.W. III, Mischna, M.A., and Richardson ,M.I. (2004). Enhanced water-equivalent hydrogen on the western flanks of the Tharsis montes and Olympus Mons: remnant subsurface ice or hydrate minerals?. 35th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, no. 2011, Houston, TX. Lanza, N. and Mihaila, B. "Nuclear input uncertainties for r-process nucleosynthesis calculations." Presented at Symposium 2003 in Los Alamos, NM, LA-UR 03-5265. GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship (2008-2009). New Mexico Space Grant Graduate Fellowship (2008-2009). New Mexico Space Grant Graduate Fellowship (2007-2008). American Association for the Advancement of Science Mass Media Fellowship (2002). HONORS AND AWARDS Kappa Mu Epsilon (elected Fall 2007). National mathematics honor society. Planetary Science Summer School, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA (2007) Participant, Session 1. Worked with Team X to design sample return mission to Comet Wirtanen. Acted as student Principal Investigator and Software chairs. Student Programs Advisory Committee, LANL, Los Alamos, NM (2004). Student Member. Acted as student advocate and liaison. Developed solutions for student problems involving housing, hiring, and mentoring. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, The Explorers Club (elected 2006). LANGUAGE SKILLS Conversant in French. One year intensive college level Italian. ACTIVITIES Quodlibet Early Music Ensemble, Albuquerque, NM (2006 - present). University Chorus, UNM, Albuquerque, NM (2006) Wesleyan University Collegium Musicum (2004 - 2006) Coro de Camera, Los Alamos, NM (2003 - 2004) Los Alamos Ultimate Frisbee Club (2003 - 2004). Los Alamos Little Theater (2003 - 2004). Performed as Catherine in "Proof." Performed as heroine Melody Lane in 2004 Melodrama. Performed in the role of Georgia in premiere of "My Better Half" by Corey Steven New. MIT Chamber Chorus (2001 - 2002). Sang role of second witch in Dido and Aeneas. Smith College Chamber Singers (1997 - 2001). Toured Europe May 1999 and May 2001. Smith College Glee Club (1998 - 2001). The Vibes A Capella Group (1997 - 2001).