Erika Harnett
Department of Earth and Space Sciences
Box 351310
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-1310
eharnett at ess.washington.edu
Degrees Received:
- Ph.D. Geophysics (Theoretical space plasma physics and comparative planetology) - University of Washington, March 2003
- M.S. Physics (High energy particle astrophysics) - University of Washington, June 1998
- B.Sc. Math and Physics - University of Washington, June 1995
Current Appointments:
- Research Assistant Professor - Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington.
Projects: 3D Multi-fluid numerical simulations of space plasmas interacting with the
Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and the large moons of the gas giants.
- Affiliate Faculty - Astrobiology Program, University of Washington.
- Associate Director of Washington State NASA Space Grant Consortium
Previous Appointment:
University of Washington, Earth and Space Sciences, Professional Staff Scientist. 2005-2007
Previous Research Projects:
- May 1999 - March 2003, Numerical simulations of space plasmas interacting
with localized magnetic anomalies.
- September 1998 - April 1999, Analysis of the particle flux data from
the Equator S satellite.
- September 1997 - June 1998, Uncertainty analysis of SuperKamiokanda
Monte Carlo program.
- June 1996 - August 1997, Creation of software to monitor warning
messages during data collection at SuperKamiokanda Neutrino Observatory.
- June 1995 - May 1996, Computer simulations
of particle interactions in JACEE cosmic ray detectors.
- Winglee, R.M., W.K. Peterson, A.W. Yau, E.M. Harnett, and A. Stickle,
"Model/Data Comparisons of Ionospheric Outflow as a Function of Invariant
Latitude and Magnetic Local Time", J. Geophys. Res. in press
- Harnett, E.M., R.M. Winglee, A. Stickle, and G. Lu, "Prompt
Ionospheric/Magnetospheric Responces to Oct. 29, 2003 Halloween Storm:
Outflow and Energization", J. Geophys. Res., in press
- Winglee R. M., E. Harnett, A. Stickle, J. Porter (2008),
"Multiscale/multifluid simulations of flux ropes at the magnetopause within a global
magnetospheric model" , J. Geophys. Res., 113, A02209, doi:10.1029/2007JA012653.
- Winglee, R. M., and E. M. Harnett (2007), Radiation mitigation at the Moon by the terrestrial magnetosphere, Geophys. Res. Lett., 34, L21103, doi:10.1029/2007GL030507
- Lawrence, K. P., C. Paty, C. L. Johnson, E. Harnett and C. Milbury (2007), Possible shielding of the Martian atmosphere by a crustal magnetic field, LPSC conference proceedings
- Harnett, E. M., and R. M. Winglee (2007), "High resolution multi-fluid simulations of the plasma environment near the Martian magnetic anomalies", J. Geophys. Res, 112, A05207, doi:10.1029/2006JA012001
- Harnett, E., R. Winglee and C. Paty (2006), "Multi-scale/multi-fluid simulations of the post plasmoid current sheet in the terrestrial magnetosphere", Geophys. Res. Lett., 33, L21110, doi:10.1029/2006GL027376
- Harnett, E. M., and R. M. Winglee (2006),
"Three-dimensional multifluid simulations of
ionospheric loss at Mars from nominal solar wind conditions to magnetic cloud events" ,
J. Geophys. Res., 111, A09213, doi:10.1029/2006JA011724
- Harnett, E., R. Winglee, and P. Delamere,
"3D multi-fluid simulations of Pluto's
magnetosphere - a comparison with 3D hybrid simulation results", Geophys. Res. Lett.,
32, L19104, doi:10.1029/2005GL023178, 2005
- Ferguson, B.B., J.C. Cain, D.H. Crider, D.A. Brain, E.M. Harnett, "External
fields on the night-side of Mars at Mars Global Surveyor mapping altitudes",
Geophys. Res. Lett., 32, L16105, doi:10.1029/2004GL021964, 2005
- Harnett, E., and Winglee, R.,
"3D fluid simulations of the plasma asymmetries
in the Martian magnetotail caused by the magnetic anomalies", J. Geophys. Res.,
110, A07226, doi:10.1029/2003JA010315, 2005
- Harnett, E. and Winglee, R.,
"The influence of the mini-magnetopause on the
magnetic pileup boundary at Mars", GRL, vol. 30, no. 20, 10.1029/2003GL017852, Oct. 2003
- Harnett, E. and Winglee, R.,
"2.5-D
MHD simulation of the solar wind interaction with multiple dipoles
on the surface of the Moon", JGR, vol. 108, no. A2, 10.1029/2002JA009617, Feb. 21 2003
- Harnett, E. and Winglee, R.,
"2.5-D particle and
MHD simulation of mini-magnetospheres at the Moon", JGR, vol. 107, 10.1029/2002JA009241, Dec. 4 2002
- Harnett, E. and Winglee, R.,
"Two dimensional
MHD simulation of the solar wind interaction with magnetic field anomalies
on the surface of the Moon", JGR, vol. 105, Nov. 2000, pg 24,997-25,007
Invited Talks:
- Idaho Space Grant Symposium, Sept. 2006
- Northwest Astronomer's Meeting, March 2006
- "From the Sun to the Earth and Beyond", Presenter at the Expanding Your Horizons workshop for high school girls, March 2007
Teaching Experience:
Lecturer/Instructor Positions
- Introduction to Space Physics (ESS 414/515), Fall 2006, Instructor
- Thin Atmosphere and Space Physics (ESS 414/515), Winter 2005, Co-creator/co-instructor
- Access to Space (ESS 205), Spring 2003, 2004, Lab Instructor/Co-creator
- Space and Space Travel (ESS 102), Fall 2003, Assist. Instructor
Teaching Assistant Positions
- Sun-Earth Connections (Geophys 201), Fall 1999, TA
- Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering Majors (Physics
121,122), Fall 1998 - Winter 1999, Head TA
- Optics Laboratory (Physics 331), Spring 1996,97,98,99, Lab Instructor
and TA
- Analog and Digital Circuits Laboratory (Physics 334,335), Summer
1997,98, Lab Instructor and TA
- Advanced Modern Physics Laboratory (Physics 432), Winter 1996,97, Lab TA
- Introductory Physics Labs for Science and Engineering Majors (Physics
132), Fall 1997- Winter 1998, Lab TA
- Introductory Physics Tutorials for Science and Engineering Majors
(Physics 123), Summer 1998, Spring 1999, Lead TA
- Introductory Physics Labs for non-Science Majors (Physics 117), Fall
1996 - Winter 1997, Lab TA
Synergistic Activities:
- Memeber of NASA and NSF Review Panels
- External reviewer for NASA and NSF
- Referee for papers submitted to the Journal of Geophysical Research,
Geophysical Research Letters, Icarus, Physics of Plasmas, Adavances
in Space Research.
- Middle school visits to discuss Space Physics, the Sun and Jovian Moons
- Appearance on Northwest Cable News to discuss the June 21, 2001 Total Solar Eclipse
- Appearances on KING5 Evening News to discuss solar storms
Computer Experience:
- Maintain and upgrade Digital Unix and RedHat Linux computer lab
- Maintain intranet consisting of Unix, Linux and Windows computers
- Coding experience in FORTRAN 95, C, C++, TCL/TK
Awards:
- Participated in NASA Summer School for
High Performance Computational Earth and Space Sciences at NASA
Goddard Space Flight Center, July 2000
- Awarded a two year scholarship from the Northwest Federation of
Mineralogical Societies, June 2000
- Awarded a NASA Graduate Student Research Fellowship for the proposed
research ``Three Dimensional Simulations of the Solar Wind
Interaction with Magnetic Anomalies on the Surface of the Moon
and Mars'', April 2000
- Outstanding Student Paper Award in Space Physics at
1999 AGU Fall Meeting for poster titled ``Two
Dimensional Simulation of the Solar Wind Interaction
with Magnetic Anomalies on the Surface of the Moon'', February 2000
Committee Appointments:
- Graduate Student Tech Fee proposal Committee (Awarded $30,000 to upgrade grad student computer lab)
- Graduate program curriculum committee for the new department of
Earth and Space Sciences, Winter-Spring 2002
- Search Committee for Space Physics
Faculty Position, 2001-2002
- White Paper Committee for Creation of Mission statement for the Form
and Function of the new Department of Earth and Space Sciences, Spring 2000