Mary Cate graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder in May of 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science. Mary Cate grew up in the ‘snowiest city in the US’ (Syracuse, NY) and is an avid skier, so she has always been fascinated by winter weather. What really inspired her to pursue atmospheric science, however, was learning about the relationships between each component of Earth’s dynamic atmosphere, and the methods used to study and model these interactions. During her time at CU, she was a ‘Learning Assistant’ for her favorite meteorology course, which involved supporting professors during lectures and conducting weekly review sessions with students. She also participated in a research project during the summer of 2021 in Granada, Spain which focused on the Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT) model. Additionally, she had the opportunity to work with scientists creating programs for meteorological analysis at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Throughout all of these experiences, she has loved being able to share her passion for atmospheric science with others in the scientific community. She is thrilled to take part in this mission and further our understanding of Earth’s atmosphere. She is currently working with the SAGE III science team on validation, visualization, and analysis of data. Outside of work, she loves traveling, skiing, hiking, reading, and taking care of her cat Gatsby and her collection of houseplants.
The SAGE III/ISS Team
Bob Borchardt
Lead Technical Payload Engineer
Donald Cleckner
Mission Operations Engineer
Robert Damadeo
Lead Algorithm Scientist
Jim Farmer
Ground Systems Engineer
Richard Farmer
Ground Systems Engineer
David Flittner
Project Scientist
Michael Heitz
Scientific Programmer / Analyst
Jonathan Hicks
Ground Systems Engineer
Charles Hill
Deputy Project Scientist / Instrument Scientist
Carter Hulsey
Scientific Programmer / Analyst
Travis Knepp
Aerosol Research Scientist
Mahesh Kovilakam
Aerosol Research Scientist
Marsha Larosee
Scientific Programmer / Analyst
Kevin Leavor
Lead Data Scientist
Kaitlin Liles
Chief Engineer / Lead Thermal Engineer
James Losey
Mission Operations Engineer
Robbie Manion
Science Computing Facility Lead
Joshua McDonald
Mission Operations Engineer
Mary Cate McKee
Data Scientist
Allison McMahon
Communications & Public Outreach Lead
Jamie Nehrir
Mission Operations Manager
Greg Paxton
Ground Systems Lead
Andrew Peterson
Ground Systems Manager
Michael Pitts
Lead Scientist for Oxygen A-Band Temperature / Pressure Research Product
Samuel Porter
Deputy Mission Operations Manager
Marilee Roell
Science Manager
Carrie Roller
Science Validation Lead
Caitlyn Stone
Mission Operations Engineer
Larry Thomason
Lead Scientist for Aerosol Extinction Coefficient Product
Shane Wolf
Software Assurance Lead