I Am Not A Rocket Scientist…
I Am Not A Rocket Scientist...
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Anay Ashwin is a high-school student from Haileybury College in Melbourne, Australia. Through this enlightening series, he demystifies the notion that space careers are only for those with backgrounds in physics or engineering. Each episode shines a light on the diverse roles that make space exploration possible, from astrobiologists unravelling the mysteries of life in the cosmos, to flight surgeons ensuring astronauts remain healthy, and space lawyers navigating the complex legal landscape of outer space activities.
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Explores various topics related to space careers, including the roles of astrobiologists, flight surgeons, and space lawyers, with episodes highlighting unique contributions from professionals such as Lauren Fell, who discusses career transitions and innovative projects like growing plants in space.
Anay Ashwin is a young space medicine researcher in Australia. Through this enlightening series, he demystifies the notion that space careers are only for those with backgrounds in physics or engineering. Each episode shines a light on the diverse roles that make space exploration possible, from astrobiologists unravelling the mysteries of life in the cosmos to flight surgeons ensuring astronauts remain healthy, and space lawyers navigating the complex legal landscape of outer space activities.
In this episode, Anay Ashwin interviews Lauren Fell, a lecturer and entrepreneur involved in space exploration. They discuss the diverse career paths in the space industry, Lauren’s unique journey from psychology to space, and the innovative projects she is leading, including growing plants in space and the Lunaria One mission. The conversation also touches on the importance of crowdsourcing challenges and analog missions in advancing space exploration.
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