Karen J. Remick
1220 Park Dr
Fairbanks, AK., 99709
[Send email to request phone number] 52-3388 (home) or [Send email to request phone number] 50-2963 (cell)
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Personal
Citizenship: United States
Skills
-Database (SQL) use -Multitasking
-MSWord/Excel/PowerPoint Competence
-Public Speaking
-Pearl/Matlab Programming
-Organization
-Data Handling/Analysis
-Statistics
-Teaching
Education
Ph.D. Space Physics - Physics Department at the University of Alaska –
Fairbanks May 2004
M.S. Physics - Physics Department at the University of Alaska – Fairbanks
May 1998
B.S. Physics – Physics Department at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
May 1989
Thesis
A Statistical Characterization of the High Latitude Ionosphere with a Focus on
Possible Source Mechanisms for Ion Upwelling This study applies statistical
methods to field aligned incoherent scatter radar data in order to determine
basic characteristics of the high latitude ionosphere. In addition, the momentum
equation and multivariate analysis are applied to which mechanisms are likely to
be initiating the flow of ions from the ionosphere to the magnetosphere.
Professional Experience
Post doc researcher – Math in a Cultural Context 7/09 – 8/10
Assisted in writing curriculum for teaching math at a 6th grade level using
Yup’ik cultural approaches and aligned with state and national standards.
Assisted with data analysis of pre and post tests.
Assistant Observer – U.S Geological Survey 3/08 – 7/09
Took scientific readings of the geomagnetic field twice a week, entered data and
posted forms to website. Created temperature plots, filed data cards, and dumped
data from observatory computer to files.
Scientific and Outreach Contractor – U.S, Geological Survey
9/08-3/09
Created looping power point display for the magnetic Hazards group to show in
USGS headquarters detailing importance of magnetic monitoring. Worked on
Observatory Fact Sheets for distribution to
public. Maintained running averages for magnetic baselines. Created maps to
assist with Barrow observatory rebuild. Misc other as needed.
Adjunct Instructor – Tanana Valley Campus 1/08-5/08
8/07-12/07
Taught the Math 107 Pre-Calculus and Math 108 Trigonometry classes. Chose book,
planned out classes for semester and wrote up syllabus. Determined grading
scheme. Conducted 4 lectures a week (precalc) or 2 lectures a week (trig)
assigned homework and created tests, Collected and graded homework and tests. Did
student evaluations.
Adjunct Laboratory Instructor – University of Alaska Fairbanks- Physics
Department 9/08-12/08 1/08-5/08,8/07-12/07,10/06-12/06
Practiced and taught laboratory experiments for undergraduate physics class.
Collected and graded lab reports and homework. Provided feedback to update and
correct lab design.
Coordinator for Pioneer Park and Auroral Information Cabin – Geophysical
Institute 6/07-8/07 5/08-8/08
Created and presented Power Point presentations to the general public and
modified shows to respond to public demand. Answered any questions about the
aurora that people visiting Pioneer Park had. Collected data on number of people
attending shows. Designed, handed out and collected surveys to determine public
interest in the aurora. Determined from survey responses how best to present
information.
Laboratory Manual Writer - University of Alaska Fairbanks- Physics Department
03/07-04/07
Designed and wrote labs for the Science 115 class offered through Tanana Valley
Campus in conjunction with the UAF Physics department. Rewrote or created labs as
needed. For created labs, the important theory was determined, the materials
available were considered and the method to be followed was determined. All labs
were tested to ensure student success.
Research Scientist – HIPAS - International Foundation for Science Health and the
Environment 10/06-2/07
Repaired and maintained HIPAS BaDCAT database (Background Data Collection and
Analysis Task). Was responsible for collection of ELF data, generated during
HIPAS Heater runs, using 2 permanently placed detectors and one mobile unit.
Analyzed resulting data and compared resulting time series to background
conditions. Wrote and a funded mini-task proposal for the Department of Defense.
Assisted writing and editing 2 NSF proposals
Research Geophysicist – United States Geological Survey, Geomagnetism group
10/04-10/06
Did statistical analysis of over 70 years worth of Kp Index data to determine
whether magnetic storms were random, with the publication of findings in
professional journal.
Research Assistant – Geophysical Institute – University of Alaska Fairbanks
6/96-8/04
Operated a Bomem michaelson interferometer and analyzed resulting infrared
aurora spectrum, publishing the results. Assembled a database of field aligned
incoherent scatter radar data and used statistical analysis to characterize the
ionosphere. Applied momentum equation and multivariate analysis to determine most
likely means of upward ion acceleration.
Student Tutorial Section Head – Geospace Environment Modeling (GEM) conference
6/03
Divided section (Magnetosphere-Ionosphere Coupling) into 3 subsections and
recruited a student, doing related research to present a tutorial for each
subsection. Also presented a tutorial introducing the magnetosphere for new
students.
Research Assistant – U.S. Geological Survey – College Magnetic Observatory
1/00-8/03
Monitored local geomagnetic field, taking absolute field measurements twice a
week during quiet periods for an intermagnet station. Updated baseline graphs,
determined results from measurements, both mine and others, and performed misc.
duties as needed
Teaching Assistant – University of Alaska Fairbanks- Physics Department
8/95-5/96
Set up, practiced, taught and dismantled laboratory experiments for
undergraduate physics class. Collected and graded lab reports.
Publications
Lipka, J., C. Jones, N. Gilsdorf, K. Remick, and A. Rickard, Kayak Design:
Scientific Method and Statistical Analysis © 2010 University of Alaska Fairbanks,
Detselig Enterprises LTD. Calgary, Alberta, Canada
ISBN Pending
Love J.J. and K.J. Remick, Modeling of wait times between storm-level Kp
occurrences: Solar Cycle Variation Space Weather, 5, S12005, doi:
10.1029/2006SW000287
Remick, K.J. and J.J. Love, Modeling of wait times between storm-level Kp
occurrences, Geophysical Research Letters, 33, L16102, doi:10.1029/2006GL026687.
Remick, K.J. Baseline High Latitude Ionospheric Parameters and Field-Aligned Ion
Motion, Journal of Geophysical Research, 111, A07311, doi:10.1029/2004JA010711.
Remick, K.J., R.W. Smith and D. Lummerzheim The Significance of Resonant
Scatter in the Measurement of N2+ First Negative 0-1 Emissions During Auroral
Activity Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics 62, P.1115-1127,
2000
Presentations
Jan. 17, 2008 “Science of the Aurora”
Eielson Spouses’ Association Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska
June 2007-August2007 - upon request “Science of the Aurora”
Pioneer Park Fairbanks, Alaska
June 2007-August2007 - upon request “Basics of the Aurora”
Pioneer Park Fairbanks, Alaska
July 27, 2006 "Statistical Modeling of Geomagnetic Storm Occurrences"
United States Geological Survey - Hazards team Golden, Colorado
August 2, 2006 "Statistical Modeling of Geomagnetic Storm Occurrences"
United States Geological Survey – Headquarters Reston, Virginia
September 5, 2006 " Statistical Modeling of Geomagnetic Storm Occurrences"
Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics Boulder, Colorado
November 19, 2006 " Statistical Modeling of Geomagnetic Storm Occurrences"
Geophysical Institute Journal Club Fairbanks, Alaska
Honors
Paper 'Modeling of wait times between storm-level Kp occurrences' chosen as an
Editors Choice: Space Weather Sept 1, 2006
References
Roger Smith - Geophysical Institute Director
Ph.D. Advisor
903 Koyukuk Dr., Fairbanks, AK 99775
Roger.Smith@gi.alaska.edu (907)474-7282
John (Jack) Townshend - Special Projects Coordinator
Senior Supervisor at the USGS
P.O. Box 756920, Fairbanks AK 99775-9620
townshend@usgs.gov
[Send email to request phone number] 74-7626
Jerry Lipka – PI - Math in a Cultural Context - UAF
2175 University Ave #10, Fairbanks Ak, 99709
Jerry.mcc@alaska.edu
[Send email to request phone number] 74-6439
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