Joy Crisp
Education

Ph.D, Geology, Princeton University, 1984.
Thesis: The Mogan and Fataga formations of Gran Canaria (Canary Islands): Geochemistry, petrology, and compositional zonation of the pyroclastic and lava flows; intensive thermodynamic variables within the magma chamber; and the depositional history of pyroclastic flow E/ET, Thesis advisor: Frank J. Spera
M.A., Geology, Princeton University, 1981.
B.A., magna cum laude, Geology, Carleton College, Northfield, MN, 1979.
Work Experience

Research Scientist 1/89-9/04 and Principal Scientist in the Science Division at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, 10/04-present:
  • Deputy Project Scientist: Mars Science Laboratory, 9/05-present.
  • CoI: CheMin X-ray Diffraction Instrument for Mars Science Laboratory, 12/04-present.
  • Project Scientist: Mars Exploration Rover Project, 5/00-3/06.
  • Project Scientist: Mars Sample Return Pre-Project, 10/04-8/05.
  • Science Lead: Science Operations on Planetary Surfaces, JPL Research and Technology Development Initiative, 10/04-8/05.
  • CoI: Mars Instrument Development Program, Atmospheric Electron X-ray Spectrometer for Mars, 10/03-10/06.
  • PI: NASA Planetary Geology & Geophysics Program, 1/89-9/04.
  • Study Scientist: '03 Mars Lander/'05 Mars Large Rover Study, 2/00-7/00.
  • Deputy Project Scientist: Mars Sample Return Project, 1999-2000.
  • Deputy Team Leader and CoI: NASA Earth Observing System Interdisciplinary Volcanology Team, 1990-2000.
  • CoI: ST4/Champollion Infrared and Camera Lander Experiment (CIRCLE), 1996-1999.
  • Investigation Scientist for the Alpha Proton X-ray Spectrometer on Mars Pathfinder, 1994-1998.
  • Assistant Rover Scientist for Mars Pathfinder, 1997-1998.
  • Technical Monitor: SBIR Phase I & II Contracts, miniature near-IR spectrometer, Brimrose Corp. of America, 1992-1996.
  • PI: NASA Volcano/Climate Interactions Program, 1992-1994.
  • PI: JPL Director's Fund (Spectrometer for Rocky 4 Microrover Demo), 1991-1992.
  • PI: NASA Land Processes Program (Remote Sensing Science), 1990-1992.
  • CoI: NASA Solid Earth Science Program, 1990-1991.
    National Research Council Research Associate at JPL, 1/87-12/88.
    Adjunct Lecturer for undergraduate Igneous Petrology at UCLA, 10/85-12/85 and 10/86-12/86.
    Postdoc in the Earth and Space Sciences Dept., UCLA , Advisor: W. Gary Ernst, 9/84-12/86.
    • Professional Society Membership

    AGU (American Geophysical Union) since 1980.
    GSA (Geological Society of America) since 1979.
    MSA (Mineralogical Society of America) since 1980.
    IAVCEI (International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior) since 1987.
    Professional Committees, Panels, Reviews

    Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group Subgroup: Mid-Range Rover Science Advisory Group, 2009.
    Canadian Mars Sample Return Analogue Mission Science Definition Team, 2009.
    Scientific Organizing Committee, 7th International Mars Conference, 2007.
    Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group Subgroup: Mars Sample Return Science Steering Group, 2004.
    Co-Convener 6th International Mars Conference, 2003.
    Co-Chair AGU Special Session on Mars Exploration Rover Mission, 2002.
    NASA Mars Data Analysis Program Proposal Review Panel, FY99 and FY00.
    NASA Cosmochemistry Management Operations Working Group, FY00.
    NASA MUSES-C Science Team Proposal Review Panel, FY99.
    NASA Planetary Instrument Definition and Development Program Proposal Review Panel, FY98.
    NASA Solid Earth and Natural Hazards Program Proposal Review Panel, FY98.
    JPL Working Team: Mission to the Solar System: A Road Map for NASA, FY96.
    Science Advisory Group for JPL Mars Robotic Technology, 1995-1996.
    NASA Lunar Exploration Science Working Group, 1992-1994.
    Awards

    NASA Group Achievement Award for the Mars Exploration Rover Third and Fourth Extended Mission Team, 2008.
    Women in Science and Technology Award, California State Assembly District 44 and State Senate District 21, 2005.
    NASA Group Achievement Awards for the Mars Exploration Rover First Extended Mission Team and Second Extended Mission Team, 2005.
    Christopher Clavius, S.J. award presented by Saint Joseph's University, to recognize the work of inspirational scientists, 2005.
    NASA Honor Award: Exceptional Service Medal, for outstanding contributions as Project Scientist for the MER Project in the development of the science mission and science plan, the environmental characterization of the landing sites, and for the maximization of mission science return, 2004.
    NASA Group Achievement Awards for the MER Mission System Development Team, Project Management Team, Science Operations Team, and Science/Science Support Team, 2004.
    JPL Level A Bonus Award for technical leadership as the Project Scientist for the generation of landing site environmental information for the Mars Exploration Rover mission, leading to a successful landing on Mars, 2004.
    NASA Group Achievement Awards for the Mars Pathfinder Flight Operations Team, Science Data Archiving Team, and Alpha Proton X-ray Spectrometer Operations Team, 1998.
    JPL Mars Pathfinder Microrover Certificate of Achievement, 1997.
    NASA Group Achievement Award, Mars Pathfinder Science and Instruments Development Team, 1997.
    JPL Notable Organizational Value-Added Award, 1996.
    NASA Group Achievement Award, Mars Science Microrover Demonstration, 1993.

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