Is concerned with public outreach of the sciences and seeks to have the latest planetary and astronomical information included in school books and curricula
Was named a National Fellow of the Explorers Club for his adventures in extreme environments to complete his geological and hydrological research
Graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Geology and Planetary Science in 2005 and earned his Master's in Space Studies from the University of North Dakota
Studied Radiation Health Physics at Oregon State University from 2010 to 2012
Started out as a staff writer for the University of Wyoming's student newspaper in 2000
Worked as a geology research assistant to Dr․ Joel Harper and Dr․ Ed Kempema at the University of Wyoming
Best known as a research scientist, geologist, and host of "Chasing UFOs," "Forecasting the End," and "America Declassified․"
Founder and Principal Research Scientist of Astrowright Spaceflight Consulting LLC and Radiological Engineer at NSTec
Is a member of the adjunct faculty of the Physical Science department at the College of Southern Nevada
Is also an accomplished jazz trombonist and spent five years as the lead trombonist of the Maxwell Quintet