Ph.D. in Geology from University of Pittsburgh, 2009
M.S. in Geological Science from University of South Carolina, 2002
B.S. in Environmental Science from University of Toledo, 1999
Stephen Scheidt
(ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST)
| Email: | stephen.scheidt@nasa.gov |
| Phone: | 301.286.1111 |
| Org Code: | 698 |
| Address: |
NASA/GSFC Mail Code 698 Greenbelt, MD 20771 |
| Employer: | UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLLEGE PARK |
Education
Positions/Employment
Associate Research Scientist
Howard University, Goddard Space Flight Center - Greenbelt, MD
January 2020 - February 2023
Conducted fundamental research on aeolian and volcanic systems utilizing remote sensing, computer vision, stereophotogrammetry and field methods. Utilization of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the production of digital terrain models and orthoimage mosaics.
Associate Research Scientist
Planetary Science Institute - Tucson, AZ
August 2018 - Present
Geological mapping of Alba Mons, focusing on vocanic tube systems and valley networks. Geological field work to map lava flows utilizing unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Geological fieldwork and computer vision applications to tracking dust devils in the field utilizing stereophotogrammetry.
Consultant
Southeastern University Research Association Goddard Space Flight Center - Greenbelt, MD
June 2019 - December 2019
Conducted fundamental research on aeolian and volcanic systems utilizing remote sensing, computer vision, stereophotogrammetry and field methods. Utilization of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the production of digital terrain models and orthoimage mosaics.
Adjunct Instructor
Community College of Baltimore County - Catonsville, MD
January 2019 - December 2019
Taught introductory courses on 3D design and digital fabrication methods, such as laser cutting, 3D printing and CNC milling. Supervised activities in the Fab Lab part time.
Associate Staff Scientist
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ
October 2015 - August 2018
Conducted fundamental research on aeolian and volcanic systems utilizing remote sensing, computer vision, stereophotogrammetry and field methods. Utilization of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the production of digital terrain models and orthoimage mosaics.
Postdoctoral Scientist
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ
October 2014 - October 2015
Conducted fundamental research on aeolian and volcanic systems utilizing remote sensing, computer vision, stereophotogrammetry and field methods. Utilization of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the production of digital terrain models and orthoimage mosaics.
Postdoctoral Scientist
Center for Earth and Planetary Studies (CEPS) Smithsonian Institution - Washington, DC
September 2010 - September 2014
Conducted fundamental research on aeolian and volcanic systems utilizing remote sensing, computer vision, stereophotogrammetry and field methods. Geological mapping of the Medusae Fossae Formation on Mars.
Adjunct Geology Instructor
Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria, VA
August 2013 - May 2014
Taught introductory and historical geology courses.
Lead Imagery Scientist
BAE Systems, Inc - McLean, VA
July 2012 - February 2013
Analyzed and reported findings on hyperspectral remote sensing image data in a production environment.
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Desert Research Institute - Reno, NV
January 2010 - September 2010
Conducted fundamental research on aeolian systems utilizing thermal infrared remote sensing methods.
Research and Teaching Assistant
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA
June 2004 - December 2009
Conducted fundamental research on aeolian systems utilizing thermal infrared remote sensing, laboratory and field methods. Taught laboratory courses for introductory geology and advance remote sensing laboratories.
Geoscientist
Shield Environmental - Monroeville, PA
March 2002 - April 2004
Conducted fieldwork for hydrologic groundwater contamination monitoring and compliance.
Geologist
Research Planning, Inc - Columbia, SC
August 2002 - March 2003
Filled a variety of roles on a field team conducting shoreline surveys (littoral zone) in the Persian Gulf. These included GPS technician, biologist, geology and field team supervisor.
Research and Teaching Assistant
University of South Carolina - Columbia, SC
August 1999 - August 2002
Conducted fundamental research on the environmental impact of atmospheric mercury deposition in the southeastern U.S. Taught laboratory classes for introductory geology courses.
Visiting Associate Research Scientist
University of Maryland - Greenbelt, MD
February 2023 - Present
Selected Publications
Refereed
2019. "Landscape evolution associated with the 2014–2015 Holuhraun eruption in Iceland." Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 387 106652 [10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2019.07.019] [Journal Article/Letter]
2018. "The Incorporation of Field Portable Instrumentation Into Human Planetary Surface Exploration." Earth and Space Science 5 24 [10.1029/2018ea000378] [Journal Article/Letter]
2018. "Episodes of Aqueous Flooding and Effusive Volcanism Associated With Hrad Vallis, Mars." Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets 123 (6): 1484-1510 [10.1029/2018je005543] [Journal Article/Letter]
2017. "Automated detection of geological landforms on Mars using Convolutional Neural Networks." Computers & Geosciences 101 48-56 [10.1016/j.cageo.2016.12.015] [Journal Article/Letter]
2016. "Aerodynamic roughness height for gravel-mantled megaripples, with implications for wind profiles near TARs on Mars." Icarus 266 306-314 [10.1016/j.icarus.2015.11.008] [Journal Article/Letter]
2014. "Compact and inexpensive kite apparatus for geomorphological field aerial photography, with some remarks on operations." GeoResJ 3-4 1-8 [10.1016/j.grj.2014.06.001] [Journal Article/Letter]
2014. "Precision topography of a reversing sand dune at Bruneau Dunes, Idaho, as an analog for Transverse Aeolian Ridges on Mars." Icarus 230 29-37 [10.1016/j.icarus.2013.08.004] [Journal Article/Letter]
2013. "The application of COSI-Corr to determine dune system dynamics in the southern Namib Desert using ASTER data." Earth Surface Processes and Landforms 38 (9): 1004-1019 [10.1002/esp.3383] [Journal Article/Letter]
2012. "Hesperian Age for Western Medusae Fossae Formation, Mars." Science 336 (6089): 1683-1683 [10.1126/science.1221094] [Journal Article/Letter]
2011. "Eolian dynamics and sediment mixing in the Gran Desierto, Mexico, determined from thermal infrared spectroscopy and remote-sensing data." Geological Society of America Bulletin 123 (7-8): 1628-1644 [10.1130/b30338.1] [Journal Article/Letter]
2010. "Determining soil moisture and sediment availability at White Sands Dune Field, New Mexico, from apparent thermal inertia data." Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface 115 (F2): [10.1029/2009jf001378] [Journal Article/Letter]
2009. "Changes in active eolian sand at northern Coachella Valley, California." Geomorphology 105 (3-4): 277-290 [10.1016/j.geomorph.2008.10.004] [Journal Article/Letter]
2008. "Radiometric normalization and image mosaic generation of ASTER thermal infrared data: An application to extensive sand sheets and dune fields." Remote Sensing of Environment 112 (3): 920-933 [10.1016/j.rse.2007.06.020] [Journal Article/Letter]