Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certificates & Awards
Media & Outreach Appearances
References
Languages
Interests
Timeline
Generic

Leah Davis-Purcell

Barrie,ON

Summary

Bright and research-oriented Geophysicist and Planetary Scientist focused on gathering information and analyzing data. Energetic and hands-on approach is used to characterize field and/or mission data, perform research and analysis, and complete modeling for efficient interpretation. Ready to tackle any challenge with a positive attitude and always intrigued to learn new skills and further advance those previously developed.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Mission Systems and Outreach Specialist

Avalon Space
12.2022 - Current
  • Utilized advanced querying, visualization and analytics tools to analyze and process complex space mission data.
  • Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.
  • Increased education and awareness of space exploration through educational programs and delivering evidenced-informed strategies using real-world data.

Outreach Specialist

EnviroCentre
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assisted with in-person and virtual environmental outreach projects throughout Ottawa on the Community Sustainability Projects team.

Geoscience Data Analyst

PurpleRock
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Performed digitization work for various geoscience and geochemical exploration projects.
  • Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex geoscience data sets.

Science Course Developer and Instructor

Mathstronauts
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Finalized and delivered teaching material for the Nexus Science course with biology, chemistry and physics content, aimed at senior high school students.
  • Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.

Program Assistant

Institute for Earth and Space Exploration
04.2020 - 07.2021
  • Developed material and supervised staff for the virtual Space Explorers camp.
  • Organized and executed the virtual Space Educators Institute conference.
  • Created social media content for various Institute events.
  • Delivered educational workshops to school and community groups.
  • Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
  • Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.

Tutor

No Fuss Tutors
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Completed in-person and online tutoring in math, French, English, and science for grades 1 through 12.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.

Research Assistant

Western University
04.2019 - 06.2019
  • Completed research and presented findings at Western University for Dr. Gordon Osinski's Impact Earth project.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.

Instructor

Western Space's Space Explorers Camp
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • Provided explanation of space exploration concepts and activities to campers and staff.
  • Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
  • Developed space science learning materials on the go in a fast-changing environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Geophysics

University of Western Ontario
London, ON
01.2022

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Remote Sensing
  • Earth Observation Techniques
  • Project Outreach Plans
  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership
  • Multicultural awareness
  • Adaptability

Accomplishments

  • Vice-President of Western University's chapter of SEGx (Society of Exploration Geophysicists), 2021-2022
  • Outreach Representative for the Earth and Environmental Science Undergraduate Student Group, 2019-2022

Certificates & Awards

  • Dean's List and Western Scholars graduate at the University of Western Ontario
  • Recipient of the 2020-2021 CSEGF (Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists Foundation) Award
  • Recipient of the 2021 MAC (Mineralogical Association of Canada) Undergraduate Award
  • Recipient of the Queen's University Excellence Scholarship upon entry

Media & Outreach Appearances

  • January 2024, Global News BC - 'Abbotsford Robotics Competition': https://globalnews.ca/video/10262744/abbotsford-robotics-competition/
  • January 2024, CP24 Breakfast - 'Middle School Students Go Lunar': https://www.cp24.com/video?clipId=2848458
  • January 2024, CBC Radio - 'Lunar Rover at A.Y. Jackson Secondary School': https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-100-ottawa-morning/clip/16037351-lunar-rover-a.y.-jackson-secondary-school
  • January 2024, CTV News Toronto - ''Dream come true' for young GTA students controlling moon rover in simulated space mission': https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/dream-come-true-for-young-gta-students-controlling-moon-rover-in-simulated-space-mission-1.6728591
  • June 2023, London News Today - 'London students over the moon after winning national space competition': https://londonnewstoday.ca/news/2023/06/08/london-students-moon-winning-national-space-competition
  • June 2023, CTV News Toronto - 'Toronto students drive Canadian lunar rover prototype headed for moon exploration': https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/toronto-students-drive-canadian-lunar-rover-prototype-headed-for-moon-exploration-1.6428533
  • June 2023, CTV News Atlantic - 'N.S. students win chance to drive lunar rover here on Earth': https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/n-s-students-win-chance-to-drive-lunar-rover-here-on-earth-1.6451330

References

References available upon request.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Interests

  • Music (piano, guitar, singing)
  • Sports (ultimate frisbee, volleyball, weightlifting)
  • Science (learning from podcasts, reports, and papers)
  • Literature
  • Environmental Science and Activism

Timeline

Mission Systems and Outreach Specialist

Avalon Space
12.2022 - Current

Outreach Specialist

EnviroCentre
03.2022 - 10.2022

Geoscience Data Analyst

PurpleRock
10.2021 - 04.2022

Science Course Developer and Instructor

Mathstronauts
09.2021 - 04.2022

Program Assistant

Institute for Earth and Space Exploration
04.2020 - 07.2021

Tutor

No Fuss Tutors
02.2020 - 12.2020

Instructor

Western Space's Space Explorers Camp
07.2019 - 09.2019

Research Assistant

Western University
04.2019 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Geophysics

University of Western Ontario

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Leah Davis-Purcell