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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taught introductory and historical geology courses.
Analyzed and reported findings on hyperspectral remote sensing image data in a production environment.
Conducted fundamental research on aeolian systems utilizing thermal infrared remote sensing methods.
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.
Conducted fieldwork for hydrologic groundwater contamination monitoring and compliance.
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.
Conducted fundamental research on the environmental impact of atmospheric mercury deposition in the southeastern U.S. Taught laboratory classes for introductory geology courses.
Bonnefoy, L., C. Hamilton, S. Scheidt, et al. S. Duhamel, Á. Höskuldsson, I. Jónsdottir, T. Thordarson, and U. Münzer. 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]
Young, K. E., J. E. Bleacher, A. D. Rogers, et al. H. H. Schmitt, A. C. McAdam, W. B. Garry, P. L. Whelley, S. P. Scheidt, G. Ito, C. A. Knudson, T. G. Graff, L. V. Bleacher, N. Whelley, C. A. Evans, J. M. Hurtado, and T. D. Glotch. 2018. "The Incorporation of Field Portable Instrumentation Into Human Planetary Surface Exploration." Earth and Space Science, 5: 24 [10.1029/2018ea000378]
Hamilton, C. W., P. J. Mouginis-Mark, M. M. Sori, S. P. Scheidt, and A. M. Bramson. 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]
Palafox, L. F., C. W. Hamilton, S. P. Scheidt, and A. M. Alvarez. 2017. "Automated detection of geological landforms on Mars using Convolutional Neural Networks." Computers & Geosciences, 101: 48-56 [10.1016/j.cageo.2016.12.015]
Zimbelman, J., S. Scheidt, S. de Silva, et al. N. Bridges, M. Spagnuolo, and E. Neely. 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]
Lorenz, R. D., and S. P. Scheidt. 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]
Zimbelman, J. R., and S. P. Scheidt. 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]
Scheidt, S. P., and N. Lancaster. 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]
Zimbelman, J. R., and S. P. Scheidt. 2012. "Hesperian Age for Western Medusae Fossae Formation, Mars." Science, 336 (6089): 1683-1683 [10.1126/science.1221094]
Scheidt, S., N. Lancaster, and M. Ramsey. 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]
Scheidt, S., M. Ramsey, and N. Lancaster. 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]
Katra, I., S. Scheidt, and N. Lancaster. 2009. "Changes in active eolian sand at northern Coachella Valley, California." Geomorphology, 105 (3-4): 277-290 [10.1016/j.geomorph.2008.10.004]
Scheidt, S., M. Ramsey, and N. Lancaster. 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]
Bonnefoy, L., C. Hamilton, S. Scheidt, et al. S. Duhamel, Á. Höskuldsson, I. Jónsdottir, T. Thordarson, and U. Münzer. 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]
Young, K. E., J. E. Bleacher, A. D. Rogers, et al. H. H. Schmitt, A. C. McAdam, W. B. Garry, P. L. Whelley, S. P. Scheidt, G. Ito, C. A. Knudson, T. G. Graff, L. V. Bleacher, N. Whelley, C. A. Evans, J. M. Hurtado, and T. D. Glotch. 2018. "The Incorporation of Field Portable Instrumentation Into Human Planetary Surface Exploration." Earth and Space Science 5 24 [10.1029/2018ea000378]
Hamilton, C. W., P. J. Mouginis-Mark, M. M. Sori, S. P. Scheidt, and A. M. Bramson. 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]
Palafox, L. F., C. W. Hamilton, S. P. Scheidt, and A. M. Alvarez. 2017. "Automated detection of geological landforms on Mars using Convolutional Neural Networks." Computers & Geosciences 101 48-56 [10.1016/j.cageo.2016.12.015]
Zimbelman, J., S. Scheidt, S. de Silva, et al. N. Bridges, M. Spagnuolo, and E. Neely. 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]
Lorenz, R. D., and S. P. Scheidt. 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]
Zimbelman, J. R., and S. P. Scheidt. 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]
Scheidt, S. P., and N. Lancaster. 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]
Zimbelman, J. R., and S. P. Scheidt. 2012. "Hesperian Age for Western Medusae Fossae Formation, Mars." Science 336 (6089): 1683-1683 [10.1126/science.1221094]
Scheidt, S., N. Lancaster, and M. Ramsey. 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]
Scheidt, S., M. Ramsey, and N. Lancaster. 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]
Katra, I., S. Scheidt, and N. Lancaster. 2009. "Changes in active eolian sand at northern Coachella Valley, California." Geomorphology 105 (3-4): 277-290 [10.1016/j.geomorph.2008.10.004]
Scheidt, S., M. Ramsey, and N. Lancaster. 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]