Allyson C. Sheneman
Astrobiologist | Evolutionary Biologist | Planetary Scientist
Science Communicator | Science Educator
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Advanced Graduate Certificate: Science Communication
Hello, I'm Allyson!
Astrobiologist, Evolutionary Biologist, Planetary Scientist, and Science Communicator/Educator.Hello, I'm Allyson!
I am driven by one of humanity’s oldest questions: Are we alone in the universe? From protein structure evolution to exoplanet atmospheres, I study life - how it began on Earth, how it evolves, and how we might recognize it on distant worlds.Current status: Summer Intern at NASA HQ's Mars Exploration ProgramIncoming Ph.D. student in Earth & Planetary Sciences at Northwestern University
Bachelors in
Astronomy
Bachelors in
Biology
Astronomy
Bachelors in
Biology
Undergraduate Research Intern in
Astrophysics & Planetary Science
Astrophysics & Planetary Science
Masters in
Evolution
Advanced Graduate Certificate in
Science Communication
Evolution
Advanced Graduate Certificate in
Science Communication
Graduate
Research Intern in
Mars Exploration Program
Research Intern in
Mars Exploration Program
Ph.D. Student in
Earth & Planetary Science
Earth & Planetary Science
16
16
Research Projects
3
3
Planetariums + Observatories
13
13
Podcast Episodes
17
17
Courses Tutored
1
1
Keynote Speech
8
8
Conference Posters and Talks
$50,000+
$50,000+
Funding grants & scholarships secured
250,000+
250,000+
Music album streams (Le Monde)
60+
60+
Observatory Telescope Hours
130+
130+
High School Biology Students Taught
Lipid & Metabolic Evolution
Upcoming project investigating the evolution of interesting microbial pathways.
Ph.D. Thesis
Upcoming project investigating the evolution of interesting microbial pathways.
Ph.D. Thesis
Mars Missions
Quantifying the scientific and economic value of Mars mission data
NASA HQ Research Internship
Quantifying the scientific and economic value of Mars mission data
NASA HQ Research Internship
Protein Structure Evolution
Evolutionary rates of protein structure across mammals, including rate and lineage associated enrichments.
Master's Thesis
Evolutionary rates of protein structure across mammals, including rate and lineage associated enrichments.
Master's Thesis
Exo/Planetary Atmospheres
Statistical assessment of spectroscopic contamination (telluric) corrections.
Cornell Astrophysics & Planetary Science Research Internship and Honors Thesis
Statistical assessment of spectroscopic contamination (telluric) corrections.
Cornell Astrophysics & Planetary Science Research Internship and Honors Thesis
Adhesion Biophysics
Single-cell measurements of bacterial attachment dynamics using optical tweezers.
Undergraduate Research
Single-cell measurements of bacterial attachment dynamics using optical tweezers.
Undergraduate Research
Extremophile Metagenomics
Analysis of microbial communities post-wildfire and isolation from soil samples.
Undergraduate Research
Analysis of microbial communities post-wildfire and isolation from soil samples.
Undergraduate Research
Invasive Species Communication
quantitative analysis
Graduate Research with NYC Parks Dept
quantitative analysis
Graduate Research with NYC Parks Dept
Planetary Atmospheres
Observations using my campus observatory.
Undergraduate Research
Observations using my campus observatory.
Undergraduate Research
Everyday Epiphanies
In every episode, you can expect a laugh, a few fun facts, and to think about something you may have never thought twice about otherwise.
Podcast and Radio Show
In every episode, you can expect a laugh, a few fun facts, and to think about something you may have never thought twice about otherwise.
Podcast and Radio Show
Planetarium
Dozens of shows, thousands of people, and infinite fun
John R. Kirk Planetarium
Dozens of shows, thousands of people, and infinite fun
John R. Kirk Planetarium
Observatories
Operating telescopes to bring the stars down to Earth
Smolen Observatory &
Fuertes Observatory
Operating telescopes to bring the stars down to Earth
Smolen Observatory &
Fuertes Observatory
Teaching
From Calculus to Astrophysics and from Guitar to English Language Learning
Tutor & Course Instructor
From Calculus to Astrophysics and from Guitar to English Language Learning
Tutor & Course Instructor
Le Monde (2020)
Original French album entirely written, performed, and produced by me and boasting over a quarter of a million streams.
Music
Original French album entirely written, performed, and produced by me and boasting over a quarter of a million streams.
Music
Travel
I love to travel and attempt amateur photography at each location. Here you can find countries, states, and cities I have been to and love.
Travel and Photography
I love to travel and attempt amateur photography at each location. Here you can find countries, states, and cities I have been to and love.
Travel and Photography
Languages
I love learning new languages in pursuit of fluency, connection, or exploration - and most often all three!
Languages
I love learning new languages in pursuit of fluency, connection, or exploration - and most often all three!
Languages
Nature
After attending Zoo School, my relationship with nature was forever changed. I now host tree identification workshops, engage with environmental activism, and enjoy hiking, biking, and more.
Nature
After attending Zoo School, my relationship with nature was forever changed. I now host tree identification workshops, engage with environmental activism, and enjoy hiking, biking, and more.
Nature
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