Resume | Megan B. Bourque

Education

University of Tennessee Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

B.A. Physics, Minor in Geology

08/2020 – 12/2024

Chattanooga State Community College

Kimball, TN

No Degree

05/2018- 08/2021

Muse Knoxville 02/2025 – Present

STEAM Outreach Educator, Mobile Planetarium Lead

Traveled across East Tennessee to deliver engaging, hands-on STEAM programs to Pre-K through 5th grade students in schools, libraries, and community centers.
Delivered presentations to audiences ranging from toddlers to adults, developing strong science communication skills and the ability to make technical content approachable and exciting.
Operated and presented shows using a Mobile Planetarium, tailoring astronomy content to suit a wide range of age groups and educational backgrounds.
Designed and adapted educational content to align with learning standards.
Trained new educators and volunteers.

University of Tennessee Knoxville - Dept. of Earth, Environmental, & Planetary Science 12/2022 - 12/2024

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Used monostatic, bistatic, and stereo Mini-RF data using ArcGIS to analyze and create maps of the lunar surface.
Became proficient with ESRI ArcGIS Pro and to collect data and create hazard maps for research on potential landing sites for NASA’s Artemis mission.
Presented this research at the international Lunar and Planetary Science Conference and local science conferences.

University of Tennessee Knoxville - Department of Physics & Astronomy 01/2022 – 12/2024

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Assisted students to better understand the fundamentals of physics and astronomy.
Trained graduate Teaching Assistants on how to use ground-based telescopes owned by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Used ground-based telescopes to teach undergraduate students about astronomy, often providing supplementary information to what students have learned from lectures.
Aided in leading supplementary lectures for students as a review for quizzes and exams.
Collaborated closely with a professor to organize class materials and grade students’ submitted works.
Wrote and edited weekly newsletters with supplementary information to aid students with lessons learned in class.

NASA & ASU L’SPACE Mission Concept Academy 01/2022 – 05/2022

12-week competitive course to improve skills in mission development by training each week with NASA scientists and engineers.
Worked with a team to design a space mission under guidance of NASA employees, resulting in a 90-page Preliminary Design Review.
Earned skill badges: Organizational Charts, Gantt Charts, Requirements, Risk Management, Systems, Heat Systems, Budgets.