Erik Weidner

Erik Weidner is a graduate student and Teaching Assistant at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Here are some key details about him:

Academic Background

Erik Weidner is pursuing his Ph.D. in the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at UCLA.4 He has been a Teaching Assistant at UCLA since April 2017, a role he has held for over 7 years.3

Research Interests

His research areas include:

• Geobiology
• Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry
• Space Physics
• Geology and Tectonics
• Geophysics
• Planetary Science4

Academic Activities

Erik has been actively involved in various academic pursuits:

• He serves as a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate courses at UCLA, including a course on "Exploring the Interconnectedness of Physical and Life Sciences".6
• He previously worked as a Graduate Student Researcher at UCLA.
• Weidner has published research papers, with at least 4 citations to his work.5

Mentorship

Erik Weidner has been mentored by Professor Caroline Beghein, a faculty member in the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at UCLA. He began working with Prof. Beghein in Fall 2016.12

Public Outreach

In 2018, Erik Weidner presented a talk titled "What's Inside Mars?" at UCLA's Explore Your Universe event, demonstrating his involvement in science communication and public outreach.1

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