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Steven M Jepsen

Education

Ph.D., Engineering-Applied Mechanics, Montana State University, Bozeman, 2005
M.S., Physics, Montana State University, Bozeman, 2002
B.S., Physics, California State University, Fresno, 2000
B.S., Geology, Summa Cum Laude, California State University, Fresno, 1998

Research Interests

I am interested in the dynamics of physical processes as they relate to the near-surface distribution of ice, snow and water supplies. Currently, I am applying computational techniques in energy conservation and remote sensing to understand the effect of climate change on inter-annual spatial and temporal variability of mountain snow melt.

Professional Experience

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

JPL Postdoctoral Fellow, (2009-present)
NASA Postdoctoral Fellow, (2008-2009)

Antarctic Field Assistant, Montana State University, (2007)

Structural Engineer (Junior), ANVIL Corporation, Montana, (2006-2007)

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Montana State University, (2005-2006)

Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.), Montana State University, (2003-2005)

Selected Awards

2-year fellowship, NASA Postdoctoral Program
1-year fellowship, Montana Space Grant Consortium, Montana State University, Bozeman, 2001
Outstanding Physics Student, California State University, Fresno, 1999-2000
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Geology, California State University, Fresno, 1998
Scholarships in 1996-1998 from Fresno Gem and Mineral Society, Robert Downing Foundation and American Federation of Mineralogical Societies

Selected Publications

Jepsen, S.M., E.E. Adams and J.C. Priscu (in review). Sediment melt dynamics in permanent Antarctic lake ice. Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Research.
Jepsen, S.M. and E.E. Adams (2008). Anisotropic elastocreep in glacial ice: a mechanism for intergranular melt and recrystallization. Journal of Geophysical Research-Earth Surface, 113, F03010, doi:10.1029/2007JF000917.
Adams, E.E., S.M. Jepsen and B.C. Close (2008). A bonding process between grains in mechanically disaggregated snow. Annals of Glaciology, 48, 6-12.
Jepsen, S.M., J.C. Priscu, R.E. Grimm and M.A. Bullock (2007). The potential for lithoautotrophic life on Mars: Application to shallow interfacial water environments. Astrobiology, 7(2), 342-354.
Jepsen, S.M., E.E. Adams and J.P. Priscu (2006). Fuel movement along grain boundaries in ice. Cold Regions Science and Technology 45, 158-165.

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