Megan Worters
Astrophysics Graduate - Masters In Space Operations
Bowie,TX
Summary
Committed and hard-working individual with BSc (Hons) Astrophysics degree currently pursuing Masters in Space Operations. Reliable, responsible graduate with first-class communication and critical thinking skills.
Enthusiastic Science Communicator and Researcher eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Wise County EMS
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in training.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Firefighter/EMT-B
City Of Bowie
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Responded to emergency medical calls, operating under high-stress, high-pressure situations.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher & Tutor
Keller ISD
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Took over class, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Tutored and helped students in problem-solving sessions for Math and Science, to prepare for STAAR testing.
Science Communicator
Dundee Science Centre
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Develop visitor engagement activities and workshops. I teach these activities to colleagues and implement them.
- Help develop scripts and perform them in science-themed shows ('Mars Odyssey', for example).
- Create content to teach learning objectives and difficult concepts in an engaging manner to various groups
Bar Manager
East Neuk Hotel
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Many responsibilities included: ordering stock, hiring staff, organizing hours and pay roll, creating weekly rota, organizing musicians and entertainment, working with our Chef to create new menus.
- Performed conflict resolution between staff members. Increased overall morale and lead team effectively.
Summer Research Intern
LEAP
05.2017 - 09.2017
- This Summer Project aimed to compare data sets from several sources in order to create more reliable theoretical planetary atmosphere simulations. Thrived in a research group with professors, PhD candidates and in a very close team with 2 fellow undergraduates.
- Extensive use of Windows and Microsoft Office in order to undertake intense statistical/numerical analysis
- Analysed, categorised and compared equilibrium chemistry data of 1155 molecules.
- Co-authored and published 2 research papers, one of which in the Astronomy & Astrophysics Journal.
Research Assistant
Royal Observatory Edinburgh/ UK ATC
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Extensive training and work in lab setting.
- Performed experiments in robotics, lasers and optics while gaining experience with Linux/Unix
- I volunteered at the Observatory's open days. I also ran an exhibition for the Observatory and the UK ATC at the annual Edinburgh Science Festival in 2014.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Astronomy
University of St. Andrews
Scotland 08.2015 - 2020.07
High School Diploma -
Eyemouth High School
Scotland 08.2009 - 2015.06
Master of Science - Space Operations
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL06-2025
Skills
Excel in data collection and numerical/statistical analysis
Published Works
- Worters, Megan, et al. "Comparison Catalogue of Gas-Equilibrium Constants, Kp." (2017).
https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10023/12242/Catalogue.pdf?sequence=1
- Woitke, Peter, et al. "Equilibrium chemistry down to 100 K-Impact of silicates and phyllosilicates on the carbon to oxygen ratio." Astronomy & Astrophysics 614 (2018): A1.
- Helling, Ch, et al. "Understanding the atmospheric properties and chemical composition of the ultra-hot Jupiter hat-p-7b-iii. Changing ionisation and the emergence of an ionosphere." Astronomy & Astrophysics 648 (2021): A80.
References
Professor Ian Bonnell.
Head of the School of Physics and Astronomy
University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, KY16 9SS
Tel.: +44 1334 463140
email: iab1@st-andrews.ac.uk
Mr. Randall Preuninger.
Wise County EMS Chief
Wise County EMS, 1101 W Rose Ave, Decatur, TX, 76234
Tel.: +1 (940)-841-4277
email: Rpreuninger@ems.co.wise.tx.us
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Wise County EMS
10.2022 - Current
Firefighter/EMT-B
City Of Bowie
10.2022 - 01.2024
Long-Term Substitute Teacher & Tutor
Keller ISD
10.2021 - 10.2022
Bar Manager
East Neuk Hotel
05.2018 - 09.2019
Science Communicator
Dundee Science Centre
01.2018 - 08.2021
Summer Research Intern
LEAP
05.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Astronomy
University of St. Andrews
08.2015 - 2020.07
Research Assistant
Royal Observatory Edinburgh/ UK ATC
01.2012 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Eyemouth High School
08.2009 - 2015.06
Master of Science - Space Operations
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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