I am filled with wonder at the universe around us, and a desire to know more about it.

I have always loved learning about the stories of the past that the rocks around us can tell – ancient oceans, long-vanished glaciers, forgotten deserts. I love looking at the stars and seeing them as places far from home and far into the past. As a child, I dreamed of working at NASA and exploring space. I pursued this goal and for many years, getting my Ph.D. in planetary geology. I worked as a scientist and an engineer for multiple NASA spacecraft exploring the solar system. I facilitated connections between international teams of scientists and engineers to solve problems and explore new worlds. I also discovered a love of sharing this adventure with the public.

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