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Greetings! I am an astrobiologist and planetary scientist who investigates the elusive role of water on Mars and its implications for surface mineralogy and habitability. I recently graduated with a dual-title Ph.D. in Earth and Space Sciences and Astrobiology from the University of Washington. Coming from a background in Physics (B.S. Georgia Tech, 2018), I now apply my skills to laboratory experiments and analysis of spacecraft data to tackle questions at the intersection of planetary geochemistry and astrobiology. I am also a member of the Perseverance rover science team, where I work on the PIXL instrument to study the composition of rocks and regolith on Mars! As of Fall 2025, I am a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Washington Applied Physics Lab Polar Science Center. Learn more about my current projects and interests on my research page.
Outside of the lab, you can usually find me birdwatching, taking photos, snowboarding, kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing, making music, and playing board games.
Contact:
Email: shumway 'at' uw 'dot' edu
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