New on the Ground (and in Space)

I've met numerous scientists who've known from a young age that they wanted to pursue a certain field. For me it was more of a gradual process. I'm of the Star Trek generation- my initial attraction to the field of space exploration was this science fiction series that is all about th...

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Published in:ROM (Toronto) 2016-04, Vol.48 (4), p.13
Main Author: Mader, Marianne
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Directors
Evolution
Mader, Marianne
Museum exhibits
Space exploration
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Summary:I've met numerous scientists who've known from a young age that they wanted to pursue a certain field. For me it was more of a gradual process. I'm of the Star Trek generation- my initial attraction to the field of space exploration was this science fiction series that is all about the human connection and human exploration of cultures. Growing up I didn't think of a career in space exploration. Besides the job of "astronaut" I wasn't aware of other opportunities. I didn't have my definitive "eureka" moment until my mid-20s. Prior to that, I had pursued academic paths that enabled my love of the outdoors and exploration. I knew I was hooked on space science during one of the lectures in the MSc space studies program at the International Space University.
ISSN:1911-947X