Research Specialist, Arizona State University: 1997-Present.
Performing research involving interpretation of Galileo SSI data
set of the Galilean satellites of Jupiter. Also spearheading
educational outreach efforts to offer public educators and their
students insight into current NASA space research in geology
and related topics. Assisting NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory
in educational outreach efforts nationwide. Have delivered public
lectures about current NASA space missions.
Graduate Research Assistant, Arizona State University: 1991
- 1995. Worked extensively with the Galileo SSI data set from
the Earth-Moon 1 and Earth-Moon 2 encounters.
Master's Thesis (1993) based on analysis and interpretation of
Galileo SSI images of the lunar surface.
Oral and visual presentation of research results involving
Galileo SSI data analysis at several national scientific conferences:
1991-1994, 1997-1998.
TUTORING
- Revised/led voluntary tutoring program for ASU geology
students: 1994.
- Voluntary tutoring of ASU undergraduate students: 1991-1993.
- Tutored blind student in introductory geology lab: 1992.
Extensively involved in planning, image processing and data
interpretation/presentation during Galileo Earth-Moon 2 encounter
in December, 1992. Worked at JPL and ASU during primary phase
of data processing and analysis.
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT - Taught three introductory geology
labs and assisted teaching introductory geology lecture: 1990-1991.
Planetary Geology Research Intern, Brown University: Summer
1990.
CERTIFICATION
ARIZONA COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGULAR A.1.a TEACHING CERTIFICATE
ARIZONA BOARD OF TECHNICAL REGISTRATION, G.I.T.: 1995.
SKILLS
Oral Communication
o Ability to explain complex problems and concepts in clearly
understandable terms o Ability to capture attention and motivate students by
relating practical aspects of science o Oral presentations given at numerous national scientific
conferences and public
organizations o Have organized and led several educational field trips
to geological sites of interest in
central and northern Arizona Written Communication
o Proficient at researching, organizing information obtained
and reducing it into a concise,
well-written form
Computer Experience o Developed internet/computer-based laboratory exercises
for GLG 105 o Experienced with Macintosh, PC, UNIX and MicroVAX systems o Familiar with the internet and numerous word-processing,
spreadsheet, graphics and image
processing software packages
ACTIVITIES
Sigma Gamma Epsilon - Earth Sciences Honor Society: 1990-present.
Organized and led SGE-sponsored tutoring sessions; Student Watch
- Volunteer student-run crime prevention and personal safety
organization: 1987-90. Coordinating Vice President, Treasurer,
Social Committee co-chair; National Speleological Society/Hawaii
Speleological Survey: 1993-present. Geological Society of America:
1990-present. Presented scientific papers at two national conferences.
Mapped several lava tube caves in Hawaii and assisted National
Parks personnel with evaluation of cave preservation and management
policies.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Kadel, S.D., F. Chuang, R. Greeley, and J.M. Moore,
Geological history of the Tyreregion, Europa: Implications
for surface processes and ice shell thickness, submitted to
Journal of Geological Research, 1999.
Kadel, S.D., Multispectral and morphologic analyses
of lunar mare basalts in the Orientale basin, 164 pp., Master's
thesis, Arizona State University, 1993.
Greeley, R., S.D. Kadel., D.A. Williams, L.R. Gaddis,
J.W. Head, A.S. McEwen, S.L. Murchie, E. Nagel, G. Neukum, C.M.
Pieters, J.M. Sunshine, R. Wagner, and M.J.S. Belton, Galileo
imaging observations of lunar maria and related deposits, J.
Geophys. Res., 98, 17,183-17,205, 1993.
REFERENCES
Dr. Ronald Greeley, Professor, Dept. of Geology, Arizona
State University, Tempe, AZ. Dr. Greeley was my graduate advisor
and has been my supervisor during my employment as a Research
Specialist.
Robert Thompson, R.G., Faculty/Dept. Chair, Dept. of Applied
Sciences, Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ. (602) 435-3679.
Mr. Thompson has been my supervisor during my employment as Adjunct
Faculty at Glendale Community College.
Drew M. Clemens, R.G., Project Geologist, AGRA Earth and
Environmental, Phoenix, AZ. (602) 272-6848. Mr. Clemens was my
roommate during graduate school and is currently a colleague
working for a local environmental firm.
Dr. Stephen Speyer, R.G., Chief Project Geologist, AGRA Earth
and Environmental, Phoenix, AZ. (602) 272-6848. Dr. Speyer was
my supervisor for much of the time I worked for Growth Environmental/Growth
Resources, and I was his teaching assistant for GLG 101 at Arizona
State University in 1991.
