About
Katelyn Frizzell started studying geoscience at Western Washington University under the advisorship of Dr. Melissa Rice, who introduced her to the concept of planetary science. She worked with others to create a spectral database of Mastcam spectra from the Curiosity Rover, and eventually graduated with a major in geophysics and a minor in astronomy.
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Research
Planetary science is interdisciplinary in nature, so I do my best to incorporate different perspectives and learn new things while honing my own craft. Because of this, my research interests are broad and varied.
Mars
Remote sensing, spectroscopy, mission science, data processing and development, heat flow, and modeling.
The Moon
Modeling the volatile history and retainment of the Lunar South Pole using impacts and ballistic sedimentation.
Exoplanet Habitability
Looking into subsurface habitable zones (SSHZ) to assess the potential for subsurface chemosynthetic life in long-lived stellar systems.
Diversity
I am passionate about making the geosciences a diverse and equitable workspace that is made to be accessible for people with disabilities. I have recently begun work with the International Association for Geoscience Diversity (IAGD) as the executive student chair, where I act as a communication front to students and manage the student pathways scholarship awardee process.