Martian Magnetic Minerals

Position Description: The Martian meteorite ALH 84001 may record the magnetic field on Mars up to 4.1 billion years ago. To fully understand the magnetic record in ALH 84001, we need to know how the magnetic minerals it contains responded to the impact events the meteorite experienced during its time on Mars.

The student will help identify magnetic minerals in ALH 84001 that are suitable for magnetic mapping at high pressures. The student will learn basic coding skills during this project. There will also be opportunities to learn about the process of making and interpreting magnetic maps.

Project Dates: August 1-19, 2022

Number of Available Positions: 1-2

Location: In-person

Pay Rate: $700 stipend at completion of program

Qualifications/Requirements:

• No prior knowledge of the topic is necessary

• Computer and internet connection required

Project host requests that the student participate in lab group meetings and department social activities.

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) welcomes everyone and aims for a diverse and inclusive community. Preference will be given to freshman and sophomore students, but we encourage all interested students to apply. Students who are already working with members of the EPS community and non-Harvard students are not eligible for this position.