Objective Contract consulting work using my knowledge of space physics, space weather, data analysis and/or teaching.

Citizenship: United States

Skills
Database (SQL) use             Multitasking                                MSWord/Excel/PowerPoint Competence
Public Speaking                     Pearl/Matlab Programming    Organization
Data Handling/Analysis        Statistics                                     Teaching

Education
Ph.D. Space Physics - Physics Department at the University of Alaska – Fairbanks            May 2004
M.S. Physics - Physics Department at the University of Alaska – Fairbanks                           May 1998
B.S. Physics – Physics Department at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee                  May 1989

Thesis
A Statistical Characterization of the High Latitude Ionosphere with a Focus on Possible Source Mechanisms for Ion Upwelling  This study applies statistical methods to field aligned incoherent scatter radar data in order to determine basic characteristics of the high latitude ionosphere. In addition, the momentum equation and multivariate analysis are applied to which mechanisms are likely to be initiating the flow of ions from the ionosphere to the magnetosphere.


Professional Experience
Post doc researcher – Math in a Cultural Context                      7/09 – 8/10
Assisted in writing curriculum for teaching math at a 6th grade level such that lessons meet or exceed state and federal standards and use Yup’ik cultural approaches. Assisted with data analysis of pre and post tests. Co-lead teacher workshops and elive classes.

Assistant Observer – U.S Geological Survey                    3/08 – 7/09
Took scientific readings of the geomagnetic field twice a week, entered data and posted forms to website.
Created temperature plots, filed data cards, and dumped data from observatory computer to files.

Scientific and Outreach Contractor – U.S, Geological Survey                      9/08-3/09
Created looping power point display for the magnetic Hazards group to show in USGS headquarters detailing importance  of magnetic monitoring. Worked on Observatory Fact Sheets for distribution to public. Maintained running averages for magnetic baselines. Created maps to assist with Barrow observatory rebuild. Misc other as needed.

Adjunct Instructor – Tanana Valley Campus                          1/08-5/08 & 8/07-12/07
Taught the Math 107 Pre-Calculus and Math 108 Trigonometry classes. Chose book, planned out classes for semester and wrote up syllabus. Determined grading scheme. Conducted 4 lectures a week (precalc) or 2 lectures a week (trig) assigned homework and created tests, Collected and graded homework and tests. Did student evaluations.

Adjunct Laboratory Instructor – University of Alaska Fairbanks- Physics Department                        9/08-12/08, 1/08-5/08, 8/07-12/07, & 10/06-12/06  
Practiced and taught laboratory experiments for undergraduate physics class. Collected and graded lab reports and homework. Provided feedback to update and correct lab design.

Coordinator for Pioneer Park and Auroral Information Cabin – Geophysical Institute                         6/07-8/07 5/08-8/08
Created and presented Power Point presentations to the general public and modified shows to respond to public demand. Answered any questions about the aurora that people visiting Pioneer Park had. Collected data on number of people attending shows. Designed, handed out and collected surveys to determine public interest in the aurora. Determined from survey responses how best to present information.

Laboratory Manual Writer - University of Alaska Fairbanks- Physics Department                                    3/07-4/07
Designed and wrote labs for the Science 115 class offered through Tanana Valley Campus in conjunction with the UAF Physics department. Rewrote or created labs as needed. For created labs, the important theory was determined, the materials available were considered and the method to be followed was determined. All labs were tested to ensure student success.

Research Scientist – HIPAS - International Foundation for Science Health and the Environment        10/06-2/07
Repaired and maintained HIPAS BaDCAT database (Background Data Collection and Analysis Task). Was responsible for collection of ELF data, generated during HIPAS Heater runs, using 2 permanently placed detectors and one mobile unit. Analyzed resulting data and compared resulting time series to background conditions. Wrote and a funded mini-task proposal for the Department of Defense. Assisted writing and editing 2 NSF proposals

Research Geophysicist – United States Geological Survey, Geomagnetism group                              10/04-10/06
Did statistical analysis of over 70 years worth of Kp Index data to determine whether magnetic storms were random, with the publication of findings in professional journal.

Research Assistant – Geophysical Institute – University of Alaska Fairbanks                                          6/96-8/04
Operated a Bomem michaelson interferometer and analyzed resulting infrared aurora spectrum, publishing the results. Assembled a database of field aligned incoherent scatter radar data and used statistical analysis to characterize the ionosphere. Applied momentum equation and multivariate analysis to determine most likely means of upward ion acceleration.

Student Tutorial Section Head – Geospace Environment Modeling (GEM) conference                          6/03
Divided section (Magnetosphere-Ionosphere Coupling) into 3 subsections and recruited a student, doing related research to present a tutorial for each subsection. Also presented a tutorial introducing the magnetosphere for new students.

Research Assistant – U.S. Geological Survey – College Magnetic Observatory                                      1/00-8/03
Monitored local geomagnetic field, taking absolute field measurements twice a week during quiet periods for an intermagnet station. Updated baseline graphs, determined results from measurements, both mine and others, and performed misc. duties as needed

Teaching Assistant – University of Alaska Fairbanks- Physics Department                                             8/95-5/96
Set up, practiced, taught and dismantled laboratory experiments for undergraduate physics class. Collected and graded lab reports.


Publications
Lipka, J., C. Jones, N. Gilsdorf, K. Remick, and A. Rickard, Kayak Design: Scientific Method and Statistical Analysis © 2010 University of Alaska Fairbanks, Detselig Enterprises LTD. Calgary, Alberta, Canada
ISBN Pending

Love J.J. and K.J. Remick, Modeling of wait times between storm-level Kp occurrences: Solar Cycle Variation Space Weather, 5, S12005, doi: 10.1029/2006SW000287

Remick, K.J. and J.J. Love, Modeling of wait times between storm-level Kp occurrences, Geophysical Research Letters, 33, L16102, doi:10.1029/2006GL026687.

Remick, K.J. Baseline High Latitude Ionospheric Parameters and Field-Aligned Ion Motion, Journal of  Geophysical Research, 111, A07311, doi:10.1029/2004JA010711.

Remick, K.J., R.W. Smith and D. Lummerzheim  The Significance of Resonant Scatter in the Measurement of N2+ First Negative 0-1 Emissions During Auroral Activity  Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics 62, P.1115-1127, 2000


Presentations
Jan. 17, 2008                    “Science of the Aurora”
Eielson Spouses’ Association        Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska

June 2007-August2007 - upon request        “Science of the Aurora”
Pioneer Park                    Fairbanks, Alaska

June 2007-August2007 - upon request        “Basics of the Aurora”
Pioneer Park                    Fairbanks, Alaska

July 27, 2006    "Statistical Modeling of Geomagnetic Storm Occurrences"    
United States Geological Survey - Hazards team    Golden, Colorado

August 2, 2006 "Statistical Modeling of Geomagnetic Storm Occurrences"    
United States Geological Survey – Headquarters    Reston, Virginia

September 5, 2006 " Statistical Modeling of Geomagnetic Storm Occurrences"    
Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics    Boulder, Colorado

November 19, 2006 " Statistical Modeling of Geomagnetic Storm Occurrences"    
Geophysical Institute Journal Club            Fairbanks, Alaska


Honors
Paper 'Modeling of wait times between storm-level Kp occurrences' chosen as an Editors Choice: Space Weather Sept 1, 2006

References
Roger Smith - Geophysical Institute Director - Ph.D. Advisor                
903 Koyukuk Dr., Fairbanks, AK 99775        
Roger.Smith(at)gi.alaska.edu  

John (Jack) Townshend    - Special Projects Coordinator - Senior Supervisor at the USGS
P.O. Box 756920, Fairbanks AK 99775-9620    
townshend(at)usgs.gov

Jerry Lipka – PI - Math in a Cultural Context - UAF
2175 University Ave #10, Fairbanks Ak, 99709
Jerry.mcc(at)alaska.edu