Michael Masterman

Masterman is founder and president of Extreme Endeavors and Consulting. He has managed and been involved in projects that range in scope from scientific expeditions through Antarctica to taking technology 180 feet down into Hell Hole cave to help protect the endangered bats are just a few of his accomplishments. In 1990, Masterman began working in the field of research and development of cryogenic microwave and RF systems while employed at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. At NRAO, he produced some of the world's lowest noise receiver systems and assisted with telescope operations and astrophysical observations. The work at NRAO lead Masterman to Antarctica where he performed work advancing electronics and observation of systems measuring the cosmic microwave background. Masterman spent his first winter over at the South Pole Station in 1994 where he performed astrophysical data collection for researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, Princeton University and University of Chicago. After a winter over at South Pole, Masterman worked on design of receivers and telescopes for Carnegie Mellon University Physics department, deploying telescopes into Antarctica. Masterman then took the position of Science Coordinator at the South Pole station in Antarctica, where he was the liaison for researchers arriving at this inhospitable location. Prior to founding Extreme Endeavors, Masterman served as Winter Site Manager for the National Science Foundation where he managed a crew of forty at the most remote station in the world. During his time at the South Pole, he was accountable for all emergency operations such as fire and medical responses, acid spills, and power outages. Masterman obtained a BS in Electrical Engineering and a minor in mathematics from Washington State University, and specialized in electromagnetic theory and wave propagation. Masterman also has almost 20 years experience as a firefighter and EMT in a variety of environments.