ESP Biography



NATHANAEL JENKINS, MIT AeroAstro PhD candidate



Major: AeroAstro

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: G

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Nathanael is a PhD student in the Aerospace Plasma Group. With the help of supercomputers, he is developing computational models for aircraft lightning strikes to improve lightning protection for next-generation aircraft. Nat grew up in the UK, studied at Imperial College London, and moved to MIT a few years ago. Outside of studying, Nat helps run the MIT Outing Club and loves leading beginner-friendly trips in the mountains (hiking) and on the water (paddle-boarding).



Past Classes

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X16437: Winter Hiking 101: Warm, Comfy, and Alive in Spark 2026 (Mar. 14 - 15, 2026)
Winter hiking is much more fun when you're warm, comfy, and alive... join us to learn how you can be all of those things while you're at the top of a mountain in the middle of a snowstorm! We'll teach you about our winter hiking equipment, how we prepare for trips, and techniques for staying safe in the mountains. From mastering your 'triangle of happiness' to the many uses of an ice axe, we'll explore how to get from plan to peak (and back down).