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Scott McLennan
Professor
Geosciences
College of Arts and Sciences
Biography
Using the chemical composition of sedimentary rock and laboratory experiments that simulate a variety of sedimentary processes, Scott McLennan traces the evolution of the surfaces of both Earth and Mars. He has been a member of the science teams for the Mars rover and orbital missions, and he currently evaluates the chemical and mineralogical composition of Martian surface materials for NASA based on the return data from these missions.
Education
- PhD, Australian National University
- MSc, University of Western Ontario
- BSc(Hon), University of Western Ontario
News Highlights
February 27, 2021
LIers' contributions to Mars mission out of this world
Newsday
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February 23, 2021
NASA's NY Connection: From Long Island To Mars
WNBC-TV
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July 29, 2020
NASA's next mission to Mars includes technology with a Long Island pedigree
Newsday
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July 30, 2018
Stony Brook Rock Star Pitches In On Mars Modules
Innovate LI
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