Susan Hoban
Retired
Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology
Physics
Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
5523 Research Park Drive
Education
MS University of Maryland, University College 2018
MS University of Maryland University College 2015
Ph D University of Maryland 1989
MS University of Maryland 1986
BS University of Maryland 1983
About
Dr. Susan Hoban worked with NASA for over two decades, first as a scientist studying comets and the interstellar medium, then as a STEM Educator. Dr. Hoban develops curriculum for professional development of educators for classroom use and informal education venues. Dr. Hoban specializes in integrating hands-on activities with data collection and analysis to develop the habits-of-mind of STEM. Curriculum modules include, but are not limited to rocketry, environmental education, astronomy & astrobiology, computer modeling, STEM music, and robotics for learners of all ages. Dr. Hoban is currently also working on using analytics for cyber security.
Research Interests
Dr. Hoban's research interests include the effectiveness of various pedagogical models on teacher preparation and student outcomes, and comparisons among aerosols in the Earth's atmosphere, refractory material in the Solar System and dust in the Universe. Dr. Hoban is also interested in using analytics for cybersecurity.
Teaching Interests
Astronomy; Physics; Robotics; Cybersecurity; Analytics; STEM Teacher Preparation
Contracts, Fellowships, Grants, and Sponsored Research
Hoban, Susan M (Co-Principal). “NASA Inspires Native American Students (NINAS),” SubContract (In-Progress). Sponsored By: NASA. (May 2, 2016 – Jul 1, 2017).
Hoban, Susan M (Co-Principal). “Comprehensive modeling of the nucleus rotational state and the coma morphology and lightcurve variability of Comet 1P/Halley,” SubContract (In-Progress). Sponsored By: NASA. (Jul 1, 2016 – Jun 30, 2019).
Hoban, Susan M. (Co-Principal), Demoz, Belay B (Co-Principal). “NASA Early Opportunities Program for Underrepresented Minorities in Earth and Space Sciences,” SubContract (In-Progress). Sponsored By: NASA. (Aug 1, 2016 – Jul 31, 2019).
Presentations
Hoban, Susan M (Author & Presenter). Lecture. "ASTR 380: Life in the Universe," University of Maryland. (Jan 30, 2016).
Hoban, Susan M (Author & Presenter). Seminar. "Snowmobiles or Jet skis? A discussion of climate science," Ferris State University. (Jan 14, 2016).