I work in the Planetary Geologic Mapping (PGM) Group helping in many of the steps of publishing geologic maps and making sure they are available to the public. I am also involved in many outreach projects on campus.
Through my work with the Planetary Geologic Mapping group I have learned about and participated in making, reviewing, and publishing geologic maps. I also work with our MRCTR lab converting all our maps to an interactive format. I am also working on completing a geologic map of the Utopia basin on Mars, looking at pitted cones that may be mud volcanoes. I have also been involved in many outreach opportunities such as guest-lecturing for a geomorphology course at Northern Arizona University, attending and presenting at conferences, and providing community support for mapping-related issues.
Professional Experience
USGS Astrogeology Science Center - 2018 to present
Education and Certifications
B.S.,Geology, Northern Arizona University, 2018
Science and Products
Planetary Geologic Mapping Program
Planetary Geologic Mapping Program
Planetary Geologic Mapping Program
Astrolink
Astrolink
Astrolink
MRCTR GIS Lab
MRCTR GIS Lab
MRCTR GIS Lab
Appendices for Planetary Geologic Mapping: Program Status and Future Needs
Appendices include the original survey, response data, and collated results related to the Open File Report. Geoscience maps, regardless of target body, are spatial and temporal representations of materials and processes recorded on planetary surfaces (Varnes, 1973; Spencer, 2000). The information and context provided by these maps promote basic and applied research within and across various geosc
Planetary geologic mapping protocol—2022
The Planetary Geologic Mapping Protocol covers the idealized process of compiling a NASA-funded map product of a non-terrestrial solid surface planetary body for U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) publication and summarizes technical specifications of the Mapping Process for authors and reviewers. Directed by community and programmatic recommendations, the USGS Planetary Geologic Map Coordination Group
Authors
James A. Skinner, Alexandra E. Huff, Sarah R. Black, Holly C. Buban, Corey M. Fortezzo, Tenielle A. Gaither, Trent M. Hare, Marc A. Hunter
Planetary geologic mapping—Program status and future needs
The United States Geological Survey’s (USGS) Planetary Geologic Map Coordination Group (Flagstaff, Ariz.) surveyed planetary geoscience map makers and users to determine the importance, relevance, and usability of such products to their planetary science research and to current and future needs of the planetary science community. This survey was prepared because the planetary science community lac
Authors
James A. Skinner, Alexandra E. Huff, Corey M. Fortezzo, Tenielle Gaither, Trent M. Hare, Marc A. Hunter, Holly Buban
Science and Products
- Science
Planetary Geologic Mapping ProgramPlanetary Geologic Mapping ProgramAstrolinkAstrolinkMRCTR GIS LabMRCTR GIS Lab
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Appendices for Planetary Geologic Mapping: Program Status and Future Needs
Appendices include the original survey, response data, and collated results related to the Open File Report. Geoscience maps, regardless of target body, are spatial and temporal representations of materials and processes recorded on planetary surfaces (Varnes, 1973; Spencer, 2000). The information and context provided by these maps promote basic and applied research within and across various geosc - Publications
Planetary geologic mapping protocol—2022
The Planetary Geologic Mapping Protocol covers the idealized process of compiling a NASA-funded map product of a non-terrestrial solid surface planetary body for U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) publication and summarizes technical specifications of the Mapping Process for authors and reviewers. Directed by community and programmatic recommendations, the USGS Planetary Geologic Map Coordination GroupAuthorsJames A. Skinner, Alexandra E. Huff, Sarah R. Black, Holly C. Buban, Corey M. Fortezzo, Tenielle A. Gaither, Trent M. Hare, Marc A. HunterPlanetary geologic mapping—Program status and future needs
The United States Geological Survey’s (USGS) Planetary Geologic Map Coordination Group (Flagstaff, Ariz.) surveyed planetary geoscience map makers and users to determine the importance, relevance, and usability of such products to their planetary science research and to current and future needs of the planetary science community. This survey was prepared because the planetary science community lacAuthorsJames A. Skinner, Alexandra E. Huff, Corey M. Fortezzo, Tenielle Gaither, Trent M. Hare, Marc A. Hunter, Holly Buban