Interviews

Quantum Communications at NASA: An Interview with Dr. John Lekki

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Quantum science seeks to understand the building blocks of our universe by studying the smallest and most basic particles and forces in nature. The study of quantum science has expanded…

Inside the Mind of a Young Professional: A Conversation with Mindi DePaola

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Student writer Tamsyn Brann interviews Mindi DePoala having a conversation about post-covid life, Zika education, young professionals, and more.

Interview with Space Technology Award Winner: Niki Werkheiser

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We are now accepting nominations for the AAS Awards. In this Space Times interview, 2016 Space Technology Award winner Mary J. “Niki” Werkheiser talks about her work building NASA’s In-Space…

Inside the Mind of a Young Professional: A Conversation with Quinn Kupec

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I was fortunate enough to lead a team of some really amazing people for the (CanSat) competition. The competition requirements required us to pack a lot more design features than…

Inside the Mind of a Young Professional: A Conversation with Sirisha Bandla

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I love our industry because we are all in it for the love of space. Our passion for space connects us all, and we love to think about the future…

Inside the Mind of a Young Professional: A Conversation with Josh Ehrlich

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During my time as a crew member I learned that it is vital not only to be a leader when it is necessary, but also to be a good follower…
Atyam working on a Tri-D rocket engine created by Atyam and his partner Alex Finch at the University of California San Diego. CREDIT/ERIK JEPSEN

Inside the Mind of a Young Professional: A Conversation with Deepak Atyam

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What originally inspired me was probably my first real job opportunity working at JPL. I was seventeen and I had gone through the Inspire Program through NASA which helped young…