Maria Zolog
Berkeley
Summary
Physics student entering third year of college at University of California, Berkeley with experience in mission design and technical research from the NASA L'SPACE Mission Concept Academy. Particular interests include space exploration, exoplanet research, and nuclear physics.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Astrobiologist
NASA L'SPACE Mission Concept Academy
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked with an interdisciplinary team to develop a low-cost robotic reconnaissance mission to explore the ice deposits on Mars and the effects of Martian radiation on living organisms
- Used Java Mission-planning and Analysis for Remote Sensing (JMARS) to determine several locations for a rover to conduct elemental analysis on soil and ice deposits
- Conducted extensive research on the Infrared Spectrometer for ExoMars (ISEM), including its data collection, manufacturer, and agreement with the mission's science objectives
Cashier and Pizza Maker
Pizza Guys
Laguna Hills
2023 - 2025
- Trained new employees and ensured that they would be well equipped to handle customer interactions and abide by health and sanitation guidelines
- Took orders, handled transactions, and prepared high-quality pizzas to guarantee customer satisfaction
Education
Associate of Science - Physics, Astronomy
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA01-2026
Associate of Arts - Mathematics
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA01-2026
Skills
- Scientific research
- Data analysis
- Technical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Presentation skills
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Romanian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Astrobiologist
NASA L'SPACE Mission Concept Academy
05.2025 - 08.2025
Cashier and Pizza Maker
Pizza Guys
2023 - 2025
Associate of Science - Physics, Astronomy
Saddleback College
Associate of Arts - Mathematics
Saddleback College