Austin M. Blevins

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About Me

My name is Austin Michael Blevins. I was born in Trenton, MI on April 10, 1996. In 2014, I graduated from Trenton High School. In 2018, I graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Science (Geology). I minored in Astronomy (Astrophysics), and also obtained a certificate in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). I am now a first year PhD student in the department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. My dream job is to be a planetary science researcher at an institution such as NASA or a research university. Even if I am not able to achieve this dream, there are plenty of other opportunities for someone with my skill-set.

My current research at Purdue, under the guidance of Dr. David Minton, involves modeling impacts on the lunar surface with the goal of understanding how heat transfer associated with impacts can partially reset argon isotopes in lunar rocks. As an undergraduate, I did research with Dr. Will Clarkson investigating the behavior of black hole binary V404 Cygni. I also did undergraduate research with Dr. Mark Salvatore utilizing remote sensing technology to analyze rhythmic sedimentary layers on Mars. I was also the Science Lead for UM-Dearborn's Intelligent Systems Club Argon Team, a group of engineers who built a rover with the hopes of competing in the Mars Society's University Rover Challenge. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports, playing video games, and looking through my telescope on a clear, starry night.

Contact Information

Email: blevinsaustinm@gmail.com