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Ruth A. Carley

Education

2002- 2006 University of Cambridge , Sidney Sussex College, BA/MSci Natural Sciences

2005-2006 Part III: Experimental and Theoretical Physics
MSCi Project: Finite Difference Time Domain simulations of radar transmission through comet models.
2004-2005 Part II: Experimental and Theoretical Physics
2003-2004 Part 1B: Physics, Geology
2002-2003 Part 1A: Physics, Geology, Mathematics, Material Science

1999-2001 Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre
5 GCE A-LEVEL, Grade A (2001)
10 GCSE, Grade A* (1999)

Work and Experience

June-Aug 2005: Summer Intern Program, Lunar and Planetary Institute ( LPI ) , Houston Texas
Investigation of the dielectric properties of Mars like soils and their dependence on frequency and density: Implications for radar studies.
July-Aug 2003: ETH (Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule) Zurich, Switzerland
Initial research stages of the development of a new technique for the processing of ceramic foams.
Jan-May 2002: Gap Activity Projects, Nepal
Teaching English in a rural village Secondary School.
Sep-Dec 2001: QinetiQ , Malvern, Worcestershire
Research and development for the design of an ultrasonic radar system for blind people.
August 2000: Defence Evaluation and Research Agency , Malvern, Worcestershire
Observation of a 'Space weather' project studying the ionosphere.
April 1999 & 2000: Space School UK , Universities of Brunel and Leicester
Residential course offering a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of space science and technology.

Membership of Prosfessional Societies

Institute of Physics (2006-present)
Royal Astronomical Society (2007)

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