Krista Fay Hook

Muncie, IN 47304

(Contact via email)

Email: KristaFHook@gmail.com or kfwhite@bsu.edu

Publicized as K.F. White (maiden name)

GOALS:

Short term, I will complete my Masters by May 2015 and would like to seek employment on campus where I
can not only contribute my knowledge and expertise, but also learn skills I would otherwise not have access to,
such as hands on experiences. Long term, I will continue to do research and work towards obtaining a PhD in
AstroPhysics with the ultimate goal of becoming a researching professor and running or developing a
Planetarium/Outreach Program.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science 2005 - 2010
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Physics with minors in Astronomy and Geology

Muncie, IN

Deans List 2005, 2010

Member of Sigma Pi Sigma
Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Masters of Science 2012 Current

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

Muncie, IN

Masters in General Physics (In progress)

Licensure in Physics (In progress)

Research Review AUG. 2012 DEC. 2012 with on Erbium and its properties and uses. Mentor: Dr.
Muhammad Maqbool (765-285-8870)

Assistantship from JAN. 2013 MAY 2014 with the BSU Learning Center & Department of
Physics

(1) Blackburn, David G.; Bryson, Kathryn L.; Chevrier, Vincent F.; Roe, Larry A.; White, Krista F.
(2010) Sublimation Kinetics of CO2 Ice on Mars, Planetary and Space Science Journal - Volume
58, Issue 5 (April 2010), p. 780-791, Copyright 2010 Elsevier Ltd -- Science Direct (doi:
10.1016/j.pss.2009.12.004, 2010).
(2) Chevrier, V., K. Bryson, L.A. Roe, D.G. Blackburn, K.F. White. Sublimation Kinetics of CO2 Ice
and Evolution of the Martian Polar Caps. The Mars Atmosphere: Modeling and Observations,
Abstract #9073, Williamsburg, Virginia, November 10-13, 2008.
(3) White, K.F., V. Chevrier, L.A. Roe, D.G. Blackburn. Sublimation kinetics of Co2 ice on the surface
of Mars, 39th Annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #1178, Houston, Texas,
March 10-14, 2008.
(4) Chevrier, V., L.A. Roe, K.F. White, K. Bryson, D.G. Blackburn. Laboratory measurements on
water ice under simulated Mars conditions. The Science of Solar System Ices (ScSSI): a crossdisciplinary workshop, Oxnard, California, May 5-8, 2008.
(5) Sears, D.W.G., K White, V. Chevrier. The Sublimation Rate Of Solid CO2 Under Simulated Mars
Conditions And Possible Implications, 39th DPS meeting, abstract #17.08, Orlando, Florida,
October 7-12, 2007.
(6) Krista White and Erin Hudson. JSARA The Journal of the Southeastern Association for Research
in Astronomy Volume 1, Number 1 August 2007 Observations of SS CYG: Quiescence to
Outburst. August 2007 - JOURNAL OF THE SOUTEASTERN ASSOCIATION FOR
RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, 1, 21-23, 2007 SEPTEMBER 1, 2007. Southeastern Association
for Research in Astronomy.

PUBLICATIONS
:

DOCUMENTARY FILM/DVD 2009 Rocket Scientists produced by Scott Wiessinger

A 14 minute film funded by NASA Supplemental Education and Public Outreach award and Montana
State University The film explores the transition from high school to college, and shows college students
becoming involved in cutting edge scientific research with the MOSES rocket mission featuring Krista White,
REU Summer Intern. MSU distributed the film on DVD to public and private high schools throughout
Montana.

INTERNSHIPS
AND
RESEARCH

AUGUST 2012 DECEMBER 2012 ERBIUM RESEARCH

Muncie, Indiana
Conducted research reviews of various publications done on Erbium and compiled optimal properties
(temperature, laser wavelength, sample preparation, etc.) at which Erbium produced light and at what
wavelengths.
Publication under peer review as of JAN 2013
Mentor: Dr. Mahammad Maqbool (765-285-8870)

JUNE 2008AUGUST 2008

SOLAR PHYSICS INTERNSHIP
Bozeman, Montana
Montana State University Solar Research Center paid internship to collaborate on flight optics for the
MOSES (Multi-Order Solar EUV Spectrograph) rocket experiment with a 2009 launch into space of the
MOSES II rocket with optics package to study sun. Dr. Charles Kankelborg, mentor.
The goal of this project is to enhance the performance of the MOSES payload by developing new
instrument testing techniques. FUNDED: NSF Project important to predicting solar activity for human
space exploration and impact/ prediction of solar storms on Earth.
Appeared in documentary film Rocket Scientist produced by Scott Wiessinger. Distributed by MSU to
Montana public and private high schools.
Mentor: Dr. Charles Kankelborg (406-994-3614)

MAY 2007JULY 2007 ARKANSAS SPACE AND PLANETARY SCIENCES Fayetteville, AR

Paid Intern for Arkansas Space and Planetary Research Center undergraduate internship research REU
sponsored by NASA and University of Arkansas. Dr. Derek Sears, mentor.
Mars CO2 ice evaporation experiment using Keck Andromeda Chamber
Sublimation of CO2 Ice on Mars, abstract and poster presentation at October 10-14, 2008 39th Annual
American Astronomical Society Division of Planetary Sciences meeting, Orlando, FL.
Publications #1-5.
Mentor: Dr. Derek Sears (479-575-7625)

MAY 2006 AUGUST 2006

SARA ASTRONOMY INTERNSHIP
AZ, IN GA & FL
Paid Intern for The Southeastern Association for Research in Astronomy (SARA) undergraduate internship
research (REU) program sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense.
Dr. Ronald Kaitchuck, mentor.
Researched SS CYG, a Cataclysmic Variable, from quiescence to outburst and determining accretion disk
behavior. Presented research paper and oral presentation to research group for publication.
Kitt Peak, Arizona used 0.9 meter telescope with CCD camera doing photometry observation of SS Cyg
and BSU 16 inch Meade telescope. & 14 inch telescope with S-Big CCD computer controlled
observation
Presented SS CYG: QUIESCENCE TO OUTBURST abstract and poster at the American
Astronomical Society 209th meeting in Seattle, WA January 5-12, 2007
Publication #6.
Mentor: Dr. Ronald Kaitchuck (765-285-8860) and Dr. Matt Wood (321-676-7207)

White, Krista F., Poster Presentation: SS Cyg: Quiescence to Outburst, 2007 American Astronomical
LIST OF
Society/AAPT Joint Meeting #209. #09.01 Vol. 38, p. 906; Bulletin of the American Astronomical
CONFERENCES
Society, January 5-10, 2007 Seattle, WA
(PRESENTATIONS)
Sears, D.W.G., K White, V. Chevrier. The Sublimation Rate Of Solid CO2 Under Simulated Mars Conditions
and Possible Implications, 39th DPS meeting, abstract #17.08, Orlando, Florida, October 7-12, 2007.
White, Krista - Oral Presentation -- White, K.F., V. Chevrier, L.A. Roe, D.G. Blackburn. Sublimation
kinetics of CO2 ice on the surface of Mars, 39th Annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference,
abstract #1178, Houston, Texas, March 10-14, 2008.
Chevrier, V., L. A. Roe, K. F. White, K. Bryson, and D. G. Blackburn, Sublimation Kinetics of CO 2 Ice on
the Surface of Mars, The Science of Solar System Ices: A Cross-Disciplinary Workshop, #9067,
Oxnard, CA, May 4-8, 2008.
Chevrier, V.F., K. L. Bryson, L. A. Roe, D. G. Blackburn, and K. F. White, Sublimation Kinetics of CO2 Ice
and Evolution of the Martian Polar Caps, Third International Workshop on Mars Atmosphere:
Modeling and Observations, #9073, Williamsburg, Virginia, Nov. 10-13, 2008
Blackburn, D. G., K. Bryson. V. Chevrier, L. A. Roe, and K. F. White, Sublimation Kinetics of CO2 Ice and
Evolution of the Martian Polar Caps, 40th Lunar and Planetary Sciences Conference, #1339, The
Woodlands, Texas, March 23-27, 2009.

RELEVENT
WORK
EXPERIENCE:

BALL STATE UNIVERISTY

Muncie, IN

JAN. 2013 to DEC 2014 Teaching Assistantship with the BSU Department of Physics

Assisting Dr. Khatun, Dr. Islam, Dr. Hedin and Dr. Jordan with grading, grade tracking, and student
tutoring

JAN. 2013 to CURRENT Assistantship with Department at the BSU Learning Center

Tutoring students at the learning center for Math and Physics as part of the Math Desk from Jan
2013 to Dec 2014.
Tutored students at the learning center for Astronomy as part of the Science and Humanities Desk
from Jan 2014 to May 2014.
Both stations (due to a departmental reshuffle) were part of my assistantship.

AUG. 2005 to May 2010

--- Planetarium Assistant

Assisted the BSU Planetarium public program presentations and hands on telescope demonstrations.
Answered questions about Astronomy and assisted in telescope setup for two monthly community
outreach programs conducted by the BSU Physics Department. Dr. Ronald Kaitchuck (765-2858860)

AUG. 2007 to May 2010 Lab Instructor/ Undergrad Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assisting & Lab -- Geology Department Professor Charles Betz

Teaching Assistant & Lab Physics Department Responsible for grading students homework as
assigned by four department professors, Dr Thomas Jordan, Dr. Bob Hill, Dr. Joel Bryan, Dr. Mahfuza
Katun (765-285-8860).

JAN. 2006 to MAY 2006 -- Learning Center Tutor Geology & Astronomy

INTERESTS:

Tutor for Astronomy & Geology classes for college student assistance program.

Working with technology and troubleshooting puzzles and problems. Astronomy, own 9.25 SchmidtCassegrain Celestron computerized telescope & CCD imaging system, working with the
community, Photography, 35mm, CCD & Digital; Listening to Music, crochet, painting,
drawing, welding, rock collecting, gardening and landscape design, reading, and writing short
stories. I am also volunteer tech support for friends and family.

FULL
REFERENCE
LIST

Ranjith Wijesinghe, PhD

Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Ball State University
Department of Physics and Astronomy
2000 W. University Ave. Muncie, IN 47306
Fax: 765-285-5674
rswijesinghe@bsu.edu
Ritz, Gary
Director of the Learning Center Math Desk
Ball State University
University College North Quad (NQ)
Third Floor
Muncie, IN 47306
(765)-285-5497
garitz@bsu.edu
Ronald Kaitchuck, PhD
Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Planetarium Director
Ball State University
Department of Physics and Astronomy
2000 W. University Ave. Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8871
Fax: 765-285-5674
rkaitchu@bsu.edu

Thomas Jordan, PhD

Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Ball State University
Department of Physics and Astronomy
2000 WS University Ave Muncie, IN 47306
765-285-8867

tjordan@bsu.edu
David Ober, PhD
Chairperson Emeritus
Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy
Ball State University
Department of Physics and Astronomy
2000 W. University Ave. Muncie, IN 47306
Fax: 765-285-5674

dober@bsu.edu
Dr. Derek Sears
Professor Chemistry and Biochemistry
Head of the Cosmochemistry Research Group
Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences
202 Old Museum Building
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-7625
Fax: 479-575-7778

dsears@uark.edu