Postdoctoral Research Associate, School of Information, University of Arizona

Natalie
Raia

Accessible, Efficient, AND Ethical Data Sharing and Sample Curation for The global Geoscience Community

A geoscientist by training, I work to increase the discoverability, use, and curation of geologic sample collections and data for future generations of scientists and the public. With a decade of sample-based, geochemistry-focused research experience, I understand firsthand the individual needs and constraints of end users in the academic sector. I am seeking employment at funding agencies or other federal entities, professional geoscience societies, and geo-database consortia to develop scalable solutions to the growing data needs of earth scientists.

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Education

University of Minnesota- Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)

Ph.D. Earth Sciences, Metamorphic Geology and Tectonics
July 2023

University of Texas at Austin (Austin, Tx)

B.S. Geological Sciences with Special Honors
December 2016

University of Texas at Austin (Austin, Tx)

B.A. Plan II Liberal Arts Honors
December 2016

Interests

Digital archival and management of geomaterials
Geochemical data standards
Museum curation and exhibit design
Natural history and science museum accreditation

Select Awards & Distinctions

2023 Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) Community Fellow
2023 American Geophysical Union Voices for Science Fellow, Policy Track
2022 Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship Nominee, University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
2019 Big 10 Predoctoral Fellowship, Smithsonian Institution
2019 Honorable Mention, National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP)
2017 Honorable Mention, National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP)
2014 Smithsonian Institution Natural History Research Experience Finalist