Dr. Katelynn Greer

Dr. Greer is a space physicist and mission scientist with 19 years of experience in physics-based modeling, space environment analysis, and satellite mission science leadership. She is Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on multiple NASA and NSF programs (> $3.4M). In addition she is an expert in thermosphere–ionosphere coupling (VLEO), quiet conditions dynamics, remote sensing (including validation), and translating complex geospace physics into mission-relevant analytical frameworks.

Dr. Greer studied at the University of Colorado at Boulder in the department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences where she earned her BS (2007) and MS (2009).  She completed her PhD in 2013 on the topic of geophysical fluid dynamics of wintertime polar regions, which is heavily impacted by waves propagating up from the lower atmosphere and incoming space weather. As part of her graduate field work, she operated a LiDAR system in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. 

Dr. Greer is ardent promoter of science literacy.  She has helped conduct science workshops for grade-school children such as Girl Scouts and run science tournaments for high school students.  In terms of science policy, she has particular interest in the need for a national policy for Earth observing, funding for research and development (R&D), and the mitigation of space weather threats. 

Dr. Greer is a member of the American Geophysical Union.