Mara Karageozian

Mara Karageozian is a Geological Science Researcher at Arizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE). She holds a PhD in Geological Sciences from ASU (2024) and a B.S. in Geology (cum laude) from Wayne State University (2017). Her work focuses on meteorite shock effects, exoplanet mineralogy modeling, and science policy engagement.

Education:

• Ph.D. Geological Sciences, Arizona State University (2024)
• B.S. Geology - Honors, Wayne State University (2017)

Research Interests:

• Meteorite Analysis: Uses UVLAMP 40Ar/39Ar dating, electron microscopy, and petrography to study shock effects on meteorites and reinterpret isotopic age systems.
• Exoplanet Studies: Collaborates with Dr. Christy Till to model mineralogical compositions of Earth-like exoplanets using stellar abundance data.
• Science Policy: Develops participatory technology assessment frameworks to democratize NASA decadal survey processes and advocate for equitable academic spaces.

Publications: Her work bridges geochemistry, planetary science, and policy, with recent contributions on shock-induced argon anomalies, exoplanet mineralogy models, and civic engagement in space missions.

Awards:

• Presidential Management Fellowship Finalist (2024)
• ASU RISES Certificate (Responsible Innovation in Science, Engineering, and Society)

Advising & Grants: Engages in collaborative research with Dr. Tom Sharp (ASU) and Dr. Sarah Brownlee (WSU). No formal student advisees listed, but mentors undergraduates in field and lab work through SESE programs.

Labs & Teams: Part of SESE’s meteorite and planetary science research groups, contributing to NASA-funded projects on exoplanet characterization and shock physics.