MERCEDES JORDAN

Austin,TX

Summary

Bubbly, energetic, and creative problem solver with a passion for planetary and remote sensing research. I hope to continue my education in a Ph.D. program with a focus on utilizing microwave and radar datasets.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate research assistant

UT Institute For Geophysics

01.2023 - Current

Conducted planetary geophysical research, generating calibrated maps of surface reflectivity from Lunar Radar Sounder (LRS) data.
Enhanced research outcomes by conducting thorough literature reviews and data analysis.
Presented research findings at university events, showcasing the value of undergraduate research efforts.
Participated in regular lab meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions for ongoing projects.
Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.

Research Intern

Wilks Brothers, LLC

06.2022 - 08.2022

Compiled information about the carbon capture industry to provide the company with a deep understanding of the registries, methodologies, and great possibilities that the sector provides.
Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
Visualized research findings through data tables, graphs and presentations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geophysics

The University of Texas At Austin , Austin, TX

12.2024

Skills

Proficiency in Python
Proficiency in QGIS
Proficiency in ENVI

Research Design
Team collaboration
Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

Declared a College Scholar in the top 20% of my class
Undergraduate researcher in the Undergraduate Honors Research Program at the Jackson School for Geoscience
Awarded an Undergraduate Research Fellowship in late 2022
3.65 overall GPA
3.84 geology GPA

Languages

Spanish

Professional Working

Timeline

Undergraduate research assistant - UT Institute For Geophysics