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A woman stands with a Mars rover model.

Sharon Purdy

Dr. Sharon Wilson Purdy is a Research Geologist in the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies who is interested in the landscape evolution of Mars.

Dr. Rudolph, a young scientist, smiling.

Amanda Rudolph

Dr. Amanda Rudolph is a Postdoctoral Research Geologist in the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies. She earned her Associate of Science Degree at Seattle Central Community College in 2016, her Bachelor of Science degree in Geology in 2018, and her PhD in Planetary Science in 2023.

Museum Scientist Dr. Thomas Watters

Thomas Watters

Dr. Thomas R. Watters is a Senior Scientist in the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

A headshot of a woman sitting behind globes.

Jennifer Whitten

Dr. Jennifer (Jenny) Whitten is a Geologist in the Museum's Center for Earth and Planetary Studies. Jenny’s research spans the solar system and focuses on processes that generate and modify planetary crusts.

Department Chair Dr. Jim Zimbelman

Jim Zimbelman

Dr. Zimbelman retired in 2020 but this summary accurately reflects his work prior to retirement.