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