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Sita Karki

Curriculum Vitae

  • Education:

    Western Michigan University (USA), Geosciences

  • Qualifications:

    PhD (Geosciences)

  • Work History:

    Worked with Michigan Geological Survey as Geographic Information System Technician

  • Current Job:

    Geographic Information System (GIS) Computational Scientist

  • Employer:

    Irish Centre for High End Computing, National University of Ireland Galway

     

  • Favourite thing to do in engineering: Troubleshooting programs

  • About Me: I am a scientist who believes in passion and dedication.

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    I was born in Nepal, finished my studies from USA and currently working in Galway. I love to make traditional Nepalese food and serve people. I am passionate about traveling and exploring cultures around the world. In my free time, I read books and watch movies and documentaries.

  • My Work: I am a scientist working in remote sensing of environment.

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    I work with satellite images to study the environment. I use big satellite images to study past and present condition of the environment. I used programming to write codes for computers which will process these big data sets.

  • My Typical Day: I process satellite data and read scientific articles.

  • What I'd do with the money: I like to spend on STEM engagement event.

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    With the prize money I win, I would like to organize the student and parents event where we will raise awareness about STEM field not just to the students, but to the parents as well. The full day event will focus on presenting interesting science projects that students will develop individually or in a group. The students and parents will vote the best STEM project that will be awarded.

  • My Interview

    • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

      Authentic, Dreamer, Believer

      What's the best thing you've done in your career?

      Developed the early warning system for natural hazards.

      What or who inspired you to follow your career?

      Someone Special

      What was your favourite subject at school?

      Environmental Science

      What did you want to be after you left school?

      Research Engineer

      Were you ever in trouble at school?

      sometimes :)

      If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?

      Professor

      Who is your favourite singer or band?

      Bebe Rexha

      What's your favourite food?

      Nepalese food called "MoMo"

      What is the most fun thing you've done?

      Car wash events for fundraising

      If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!

      (1) Travel the world (2) Go to Moon (3) Be in the space

      Tell us a joke.

      Why scientist did not find any earthquakes in Mars? Because Mars would have Marsquakes?

  • My profile link:
    https://spacem19.imanengineer.ie/profile/sitakarki/

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