Last month, we, CDAC graduate students, traveled to the Stewardship Science Academic Programs (SSAP) Symposium in Arlington, Virginia. While there, I learned about some of the exciting research being conducted across the national labs and was able to present our research: Liquid Structure of Iron-Nitrogen-Carbon Alloys Within the Cores of Small Terrestrial Bodies during the poster session.

The 2nd Winter Workshop on Recent Advances in High Pressure Research provided a platform for researchers to share their latest findings and learn about the capabilities at ASU. I was blown away, not only by the size of ICHIBAN, but also by the facilities on the campus!

During the meeting, Luisa and I had the opportunity to present our recent discoveries, and both of us were honored with receiving both Corning Incorporated student poster awards. Overall, the event was an enriching experience that not only allowed us to share our work but also provided a platform for networking and learning about the future of high-pressure research.

The recent American Geophysical Union conference held in San Francisco, CA was a resounding success. Luisa, Jack, and I were able to showcase our recent research findings!

Luisa presented: “Role of Iron Concentration in the Incorporation of Sodium into Ferropericlase in the Earth’s Lower Mantle”

Jack presented: “Experimental Measurements of the Structure of Liquid Iron Nitrogen Alloys”

I presented “Thermal Equation of State of Transition-Metal-Bearing Davemaoite and Implications for Large Low Shear Velocity Provinces (LLSVPs)”

In addition to presenting our posters, we had a wonderful time engaging with fellow researchers, exchanging ideas, and forging new connections.

On Monday, I had a fantastic time as a co-convener to the DI session; “Exploring Earth’s Mantle Heterogeneities through Imaging, Modeling, Geochemistry, and Experiments.”

The American Geophysical Union conference in San Francisco, CA was undoubtedly a valuable and enriching experience for each of us.

This past weekend, I had a fantastic opportunity to showcase my current research at the Michigan Space Grant Consortium! From all corners of Michigan, an incredible range of speakers captivated our attention. During the meeting, I learned about exciting outreach concepts that I am eager to implement at MSU.

We thought it would be a year before we returned to the Advanced Photon Source, due to the upgrade, but last week we (Luisa, Devika, Haozhe, and I) traveled to GSECARS to conduct experiments using their laser heating system! In the photo, Haozhe and Luisa are using the laser drill to prepare gaskets for upcoming experiments.