I received my Bachelor of Science in Geology from Texas Tech University May 2016. There, I was advised by Dr. Haraldur Karlsson analyzing and classifying a meteorite as part of my senior research project. My motivation for this project was driven by my fascination after first being exposed to the petrographic microscope. It was then that I became a meteorite junkie. I worked on chondrule formation and I am fortunate enough to be able to combine three main disciplines to work toward a well rounded answer on what formed chondrules: astrophysics, meteoritics, and experimental petrology.
After receiving my Master’s in Geological Sciences from Arizona State University, I decided to do some exploring in Australia and New Zealand. I was most attracted to New Zealand's rich geology and dark skies - perfect for stargazing! With a meteorite in hand, I made the move to New Zealand, an intriguing and unknown world. Similar to what lies beyond the scopes of Earth.
However, I would ultimately like to obtain my PhD continuing my research interests in the realm of meteorites, cryovolcanism, Ceres, or icy satellites. Once a space junkie, always a space junkie, but sometimes we all need to take a breather and admire the world around us. In the meantime, I have focused my efforts in outreach by writing new science advances and discoveries in terms in which everyone can understand as well as working as an engineering geologist. I also decided to take time to start painting again and establishing myself as an artist - something that I have enjoyed doing several years ago.
I am also part of the Boricua Planeteers! Click here to learn more.
Fronteras de la Ciencia contributing author, a science magazine based in Puerto Rico.
Profile about me from the School of Earth and Space Exploration after my Master's Defense :
sese.asu.edu/about/news/article/3366
Image: "Education is Not A Crime" mural. Tempe, Arizona