Biography
Jim Klemaszewski has been involved in science and science education since 1992. Current research is focused on gaining an understanding of planetary surface processes and the geological histories of Jupiter's icy Galilean satellites. The approach involves a combination of spacecraft data analysis, comparison of analogous geological features observed on Earth and other planets, and mathematical modeling. He has presented his results at national and international science conferences in the United States and Europe.
Upon receiving his B.A. in 1992, Klemaszewski began teaching at the undergraduate level science and mathematics courses at Southwestern College. At the same time he began working on his Masters degree at Arizona State University while owning and operating a small business. After completing his Masters degree in 1996, he was hired by Grand Canyon University where he has taught General Biology, Geology, Astronomy, and Geography courses.
Also in 1996, Klemaszewski began working on his Ph.D. with Dr. Ronald Greeley at Arizona State University, and became involved in NASA's Galileo Mission to Jupiter. Beginning with image processing and analysis, "Klem" became involved in the orbit planning for the Solid State Imaging Team for two of Jupiter's moons, Europa and Callisto. He also participated in the development of the imaging plans for the extended phase of the mission, the Galileo Europa Mission.
Education and public outreach has also been a large part of Klem's professional career. He has written, edited and reviewed many education products for NASA's Galileo Project and the Planetary Geology Group at ASU. These products include education exercises and modules, Galileo educator slide sets, press release images and captions, and internet materials. He speaks at educator workshops and conferences as well as being an invited speaker at universities, colleges, and for public and private organizations.
Positions held:
| 1996-present | Senior Research Specialist, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona |
| 1997-present | Education/Outreach Specialist, NASA's Galileo Project |
| 1996-present | Solid State Imaging Team Affiliate, NASA's Galileo Mission to Jupiter, Galileo Europa Mission |
| 1996-present | Faculty Associate, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 1992-1996 | Adjunct Faculty, Southwestern College, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 1990-1996 | Sole Proprietor, Academic Pools and Spas, Phoenix, Arizona |
Education:
| A.A.S. | Computer Science | 1992 | S.U.N.Y. at Alfred |
| B.A. | Biblical Studies | 1992 | Southwestern College |
| M.N.S. | Microbiology | 1996 | Arizona State University |
| Ph.D. | Geology | Candidate | Arizona State University |
Membership in Professional Societies:
Geological Society of America
American Geophysical Union
American Association for Advancement of Science
Planetary Society
National Science Teachers Association
Arizona Science Teachers Association
This page created August 20, 1999
This page last updated November 1, 2000
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