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Richard French: Long Live T21

December 27, 2019

Richard French gets the call to work for NASA, fulfilling a dream that started with his professor Carl Sagan.

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In Astronomy Tags Richard French, NASA, astronomy, Carl Sagan, career, space, Season 9

Kate Downey: I Love Buzz Aldrin

December 27, 2019

After watching a documentary about the moon landing, Kate Downey comes away with a love of all things Buzz Aldrin.

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In Astronomy Tags Kate Downey, Buzz Aldrin, NASA, astronomy, science communication, hero, space, Season 9

Erika Hamden: The Baby Falcon

November 15, 2019

Weighed down by the burden of leadership as she supervises the construction of a telescope, Erika Hamden finds comfort in an unlikely spot.

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In Astronomy, Physics Tags Erika Hamden, animals, falcon, physics, telescope, astrophysics, leadership, Season 9

LaShana Lewis: What I've Always Wanted

January 18, 2019

Computer scientist LaShana Lewis’s childhood dream of attending Space Camp starts to feel far away — until she gets the Christmas surprise of a lifetime.

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In Astronomy Tags LaShana Lewis, computer science, education, space, NASA, astronomy, Black in STEM, diversity in STEM, camp, Season 9

Wade Roush: Facing the Challenger

November 30, 2018

A trip to the Kennedy Space Center reminds Wade Roush of what originally inspired him to pursue science journalism.

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In Astronomy, Science Communication Tags Wade Roush, Challenger, journalism, space, NASA, Season 8

Sara Mazrouei: Putting a New Face to Scientists

April 20, 2018

Planetary geologist Sara Mazrouei misses out on a dream opportunity -- because of where she was born.

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In Astronomy, Earth Science, Geology Tags Sara Mazrouei, diversity in STEM, astronomy, planetary geology, career, immigration, internship

Judith Stone: A Very Delicate Situation

April 6, 2018

Science journalist Judith Stone worries about causing conflict when she writes about cultural differences aboard the International Space Station.

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In Astronomy Tags Judith Stone, NASA, space, journalism, culture

Jesse Shanahan: Searching for a Cause

February 16, 2018

Astrophysicist Jesse Shanahan tries to uncover the mysteries behind both the black holes she studies and her own chronic pain.

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In Physics, Astronomy Tags Jesse Shanahan, astrophysics, black holes, disability, chronic pain

Renee Hlozek: The Universe Doesn't Care About You

December 15, 2017

After cosmologist Renee Hlozek's father dies, science becomes a solace.

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In Astronomy Tags Renee Hlozek, death, fathers, space, grief

Katy Rodriguez Wimberly: Changing My Life for Science

May 5, 2017

After being discouraged from pursuing science, Katy Rodriguez Wimberly searches for her place in the military and as an actor.

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In Physics, Astronomy Tags Katy Rodriguez Wimberly, physics, astronomy, scientist origin story, veteran, school

David Baron: Chasing Eclipses

April 28, 2017

Eclipse chaser David Baron discovers the real magic behind a total solar eclipse.

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In Astronomy Tags David Baron, eclipse, journalism, astronomy
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Bryony Tilsley: Stargazing in Dartmoor

April 28, 2017

Bryony Tilsley and her husband are planning a local astronomy event when their family undergoes a big change.

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In Astronomy Tags Bryony Tilsley, astronomy, stargazing, miscarriage, family

Brian Mackenwells: A Ride on the Vomit Comet

January 13, 2017

Science communicator Brian Mackenwells tries to smuggle an unauthorized piece of whimsy onto a zero-gravity spaceflight.

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In Astronomy Tags Brian Mackenwells, astronomy, space, NASA

Adam Becker: The Solar System

December 30, 2016

Though Adam Becker loved science as a kid, he struggled in school -- until he met first-grade teacher Mrs. Brown.

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In Astronomy Tags Adam Becker, astronomy, astrophysics, education, school, childhood

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