Earth Sciences Division

Timothy K Frankstone

(Senior Research Scientist)

Timothy K Frankstone's Contact Card & Information.
Email: timothy.k.frankstone@nasa.gov
Org Code: 610
Address:
NASA/GSFC
 Mail Code 610
 Greenbelt, MD 20771
Employer: SCIENCE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS INC

Brief Bio

Timothy Frankstone (610/SSAI) supports the Earth Sciences Division as an Applications Scientist, seeking opportunities to apply Goddard basic and applied research products to address environmental challenges, coordinating Applied Sciences working groups and seminar series focused on the application of NASA science to inform decisions.

Timothy hold MS degrees in Marine Sciences (Stony Brook University) and Geographic Information Systems (Penn State), with a background focused on marine conservation and remote sensing.

Research Interests

Earth Sciences Applications

Earth Science: Applications

Exploring opportunities to connect Goddard science with the environmental problems shaping our world today.

Positions/Employment

Applications Scientist

SSAI - Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center

October 2024 - Present

  • Exploring opportunities to apply Goddard Earth Science to modern environmental issues
  • Coordinating applied sciences working groups
  • Coordinating seminar series focused on application of NASA science to inform decisions

Geospatial Analyst

ManTech - US Customs and Border Patrol

July 2024 - September 2024

  • Prepared maps and data visualizations for US Customs and Border Patrol
  • Catalogued and updated geospatial security project metadata

Client Data Specialist

Press Ganey - Remote

February 2023 - June 2024

  • Set up and maintained automated HRIS data feeds for client organizations
  • Coordinated with clients on engagement survey setup
  • Managed data quality and error checking

Education

M.S., Geographic Information Systems, Penn State University (2023)

M.S., Marine Sciences, Stony Brook University (2019)

B.S., Marine Sciences, Stony Brook University (2018)

Selected Publications

Refereed

2022. "An evaluation of management effectiveness of China’s marine protected areas and implications of the 2018 Reform." Marine Policy 139 105040 [10.1016/j.marpol.2022.105040] [Journal Article/Letter]

2022. "Characterizing the development of Sea ranching in China." Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries 32 (3): 783-803 [10.1007/s11160-022-09709-8] [Journal Article/Letter]

2021. "China’s little-known efforts to protect its marine ecosystems safeguard some habitats but omit others." Science Advances 7 (46): [10.1126/sciadv.abj1569] [Journal Article/Letter]

Contact Us

Christina Beeg
Lead Administrative Assistant
301-614-5635
christina.l.beeg@nasa.gov

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