Gavin Tolometti
Outreach High School Program Coordinator at Western University- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ESA Academy’s Rosetta Science Operations Scheduling Legacy Workshop 2017
European Space Agency - ESAOct, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Aberdeen & North East Scotland Wing, Junior NCO Course 1-11
Air Training Corp
Experience
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Western University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Outreach High School Program Coordinator
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Aug 2022 - Present
I am the outreach high school program coordinator with the Faculty of Engineering outreach team Discover Western.
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Postdoctoral Researcher
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Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
Conduct independent research focusing on lunar science and exploration, remote sensing analysis of planetary surfaces, and terrestrial analogues.Coordinator for the Canadian Lunar Research Network; a group of world-class lunar scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs from all across Canada, who are ready to ensure that the Canadian community can meet the ambitious goals set forth by the Government of Canada
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Western University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2016 - Apr 2021
I work as a teaching assistant whilst I take my MSc at Western University. Grading undergraduate reports, exams and being a lab demonstrator is increasing my skills in communication, teaching and teamwork.
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CanMoon 2019 CSA Analogue Mission
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Aug 2019 - Aug 2019
Participated in the CanMoon 2019 lunar sample return analogue mission. The mission is in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency, the next phase after the PHASR Preliminary mission. CanMoon was started to provide mission ops, field work and communication training for the next generation of planetary scientists and engineers. My role was titled the Data Manager, tasked to monitor raw, processed and analyzed science data collected by a team in the field operating portal instruments (e.g., LIBS, XRF, UV-VIS, etc), organize data into appropriate folders for other team members, and ensure data and notes are stored correctly at the end of each mission day. Show less
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Volcanic Analogues for the Exploration of Mars - Logistics Lead
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Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
Funding for the second chapter of my PhD thesis was awarded through the 2018 Canadian Space Agency FAST Grant to study the 2014-15 Holuhraun lava field in Iceland. In addition to my research and field work goals I took on the role of logistics lead. My team collaborated with the NASA Goddard GIFT Team, the University of Arizona, University of Maryland and The Finnish Geospatial Institute to conduct field work from July to August 2019. I was entrusted to book accommodations and transportation for the team, complete heath and safety field documents, acquire equipment and oversea the safety and field progress of my team members. Show less
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Field Reconnaissance - CSA PHASR
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
Collaborator attending mission planning and science goals meetings, assisting in planning reconnaissance fieldwork, and contributing to science discussions. Project was the PHASE 0 stage of a high fidelity lunar sample return analogue mission. I assisted in selecting the field site for the sample return mission and contributed to science and logistic progress reports for the Canadian Space Agency.Project funded by the Canadian Space Agency.
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NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) Mission
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Mar 2017 - May 2017
Science and operations mission planning for the HiRISE imaging cycle 273 on the 2005 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
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Lunar and Planetary Institute
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Houston, Texas Area
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Intern - Exploration Science Summer Intern Program
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
Interned at the Lunar and Planetary Institute during the summer of 2018. Alongside 9 other graduate students from the UK, USA and Germany, we designed and proposed an alternative lunar rover landing site and traverse path on the farside of the Moon in the impact basin Schrodinger Basin. Under the supervision by Dr David Kring, we applied remote sensing analysis and mathematical calculations to select the landing site and present our results to NASA and public sector personnel. Interned at the Lunar and Planetary Institute during the summer of 2018. Alongside 9 other graduate students from the UK, USA and Germany, we designed and proposed an alternative lunar rover landing site and traverse path on the farside of the Moon in the impact basin Schrodinger Basin. Under the supervision by Dr David Kring, we applied remote sensing analysis and mathematical calculations to select the landing site and present our results to NASA and public sector personnel.
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European Space Agency - ESA
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France
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Space Research and Technology
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700 & Above Employee
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ESA Academy’s Rosetta Science Operations Scheduling Legacy Workshop 2017
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Oct 2017 - Oct 2017
Completed the ESA Academy’s Rosetta Science Operations Scheduling Legacy Workshop 2017, which was held from the 3rd - 6th of October. The workshop introduced university students to the mission planning of the Rosetta mission and Philae lander. Completed the ESA Academy’s Rosetta Science Operations Scheduling Legacy Workshop 2017, which was held from the 3rd - 6th of October. The workshop introduced university students to the mission planning of the Rosetta mission and Philae lander.
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Canadian Space Agency
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Canada
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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CanMars Return Sample Analog Mission 2016 - Field Team
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Oct 2016 - Nov 2016
For two weeks, I conducted field work near Hanksville Utah for the CanMars2016 simulation mission. The mission entails a field team and mission control at the University of Western Ontario working together to simulate a sample return rover mission on Mars. My position involved playing out the sample collecting and analyzing part of the rover which involved the use of portal Raman, XRF and Vis-IR spectrometers to gather geochemical data. The mission is in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency and in collaboration with the University of McGill, UK space agency, DLR in Germany and NASA. Show less
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University of St Andrews
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Secretary of St Andrews Jujitsu Club
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May 2014 - May 2016
I spent one year on the St Andrews Jujitsu Club committee working with the other committee members gaining experience in all of the positions such as secretary and vice captain. In May 2014 i was nominated to be the clubs new secretary. To keep track of important information from the captain and insure the club is kept up to date with information.
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Student Volunteer
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Sep 2013 - May 2016
I volunteer with the St Andrews Earth Science Department to assist in events such as open days and summer schools. The Department hosts summer schools and community school programs with children or students of all ages. The Department hosted the Space School Program "A Journey To Mars" where i taught 10 -12 year old children the basics of volcanoes and there relevance to Mars.I have helped out with open days answering questions for prospective students and their parents involving the Earth Science course and the Universities student life style.During June 2014 I helped one of my lecturers Stuart Allison with summer school lecturers and lab introductions. I assisted with basic geological explanations to the summer students and organising the lab material. Show less
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Research Assistant
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Jul 2015 - Jul 2015
Working along side my supervisor, Dr Will McCarthy to determine the ages of granite plutons located in Galway co, Ireland using U-Pb dating in zircon minerals. Numerous preparation and analytical techniques to extract the zircons: Jaw Crusher, Electronic Sieve, Wilfley Table , Magnetic Separation, Heavy Liquid Separation and Cathode Luminescence.
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Undergraduate Summer Research Assistant
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
Over the summer of 2014 i working with Dr Harry Oduro at the University of St Andrews Earth Science Department on sulphur isotope geochemistry. Gaining experience in assembling lab apparatuses and using lab equipment such as UV / Visible Spectrophotometers and Mass Spectrometers.
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No. 877 Squadron Air Training Corp
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Inverurie
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Cadet
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Jan 2010 - Sep 2012
I spent two and a half years with the Air Training Corp gaining experience in Leadership, Teamwork, Mapping and Aviation. I attended a weekend leadership course at the Gordon Barracks, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen to prove and extend my abilities in leadership and teamwork. The training involved figuring out obstacles in a team and each of us took turns leading the team. My positions as a cadet also involved volunteering at local and regional events. The mapping experience from the Air Training Corp became very useful for mapping for my Geology 2014 Spain Mapping Trip. Show less
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Education
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2016 - 2021
Western University
Doctor of Science (PhD), Geology and Planetary Sciences -
2012 - 2016
University of St. Andrews
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geology/Earth Science -
2007 - 2012
Alford Academy
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