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Seth Jacobson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences at Michigan State University. His research interests encompass planetary science, focusing on the study of planets, moons, asteroids, and comets within our Solar System. Jacobson leads the Planetary Makerspace, where he collaborates with students to explore and create planetary systems using computer simulations to compare data globally. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Applied Engineering Physics from Cornell University in 2008, where he conducted high-pressure studies of water ice. He earned his Master's and PhD in Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2010 and 2012, respectively, focusing on non-gravitational effects of binary small bodies. Jacobson has extensive experience in astronomy and geology, having worked at the Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur and Bayerisches Geoinsitut in Europe, contributing to advanced models of terrestrial planet formation. He joined Michigan State University in 2019 and has been leading innovative projects in planetary science.
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI
Leading innovative research and projects in planetary science, focusing on understanding planetary systems and terrestrial planet formation.
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