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
1/2020
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Present
Associate Research Scientist
Howard University, Goddard Space Flight Center,
Greenbelt, MD 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.
8/2018
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Present
Associate Research Scientist
Planetary Science Institute,
Tucson, AZ 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.
6/2019
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12/2019
Consultant
Southeastern University Research Association
Goddard Space Flight Center,
Greenbelt, MD 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.
1/2019
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12/2019
Adjunct Instructor
Community College of Baltimore County,
Catonsville, MD 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.
10/2015
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8/2018
Associate Staff Scientist
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
University of Arizona,
Tucson, AZ 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.
10/2014
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10/2015
Postdoctoral Scientist
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
University of Arizona,
Tucson, AZ 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.
9/2010
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9/2014
Postdoctoral Scientist
Center for Earth and Planetary Studies (CEPS)
Smithsonian Institution,
Washington, DC 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.
8/2013
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5/2014
Adjunct Geology Instructor
Northern Virginia Community College,
Alexandria, VA Taught introductory and historical geology courses.
7/2012
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2/2013
Lead Imagery Scientist
BAE Systems, Inc,
McLean, VA Analyzed and reported findings on hyperspectral remote sensing image data in a production environment.
1/2010
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9/2010
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Desert Research Institute,
Reno, NV Conducted fundamental research on aeolian systems utilizing thermal infrared remote sensing methods.
6/2004
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12/2009
Research and Teaching Assistant
University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, PA 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.
3/2002
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4/2004
Geoscientist
Shield Environmental,
Monroeville, PA Conducted fieldwork for hydrologic groundwater contamination monitoring and compliance.
8/2002
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3/2003
Geologist
Research Planning, Inc,
Columbia, SC 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.
8/1999
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8/2002
Research and Teaching Assistant
University of South Carolina,
Columbia, SC Conducted fundamental research on the environmental impact of atmospheric mercury deposition in the southeastern U.S. Taught laboratory classes for introductory geology courses.
Refereed
Bonnefoy, L., C. Hamilton, S. Scheidt, et al. 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. 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. 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]
Refereed
Bonnefoy, L., C. Hamilton, S. Scheidt, et al. 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. 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. 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]
