Anna Baker
About Anna Baker
Anna Baker is a geologist currently working at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2020. She has held various positions in academia and research, including roles at Washington University in St. Louis and NASA.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Anna Baker has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Geologist since 2020. She works remotely for the USGS Earthquake Science Center located in Menlo Park, California. Her role involves conducting geological research and contributing to projects related to earthquake science. Anna was selected for her position at USGS through the NAGT/USGS Cooperative Summer Field Training Program, which highlights her qualifications and expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Anna Baker earned her Bachelor's degree in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Washington University in St. Louis, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she participated in a Geology Field Camp at the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2019. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her work in geology and planetary research.
Previous Experience at Washington University in St. Louis
Anna Baker held multiple positions at Washington University in St. Louis. She served as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for four months in 2020 and worked in the Fossett Laboratory for Virtual Planetary Exploration for two months in 2018. Additionally, she was involved in the Remote Sensing Lab for eleven months in 2017 and participated in the Pathfinder Program in Environmental Sustainability from 2016 to 2018. She also completed her Senior Thesis Project at the university from 2019 to 2020.
Experience with NASA
In 2020, Anna Baker participated in the Summer Undergraduate Program for Planetary Research (SUPPR) at NASA, which took place at Wesleyan University. This program provided her with valuable experience in planetary research, further enhancing her expertise in the field of geology.
Research Assistant Role at Duke University
Anna Baker worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment for two months in 2017. This role contributed to her research experience and understanding of environmental science, complementing her geological studies.