Nature Podcast Navigating planets, plays and prejudice — a conversation with Aomawa Shields
Dec 15, 2023
Astronomer and author Aomawa Shields explores her career as a scientist and actor, discusses being an African American woman in STEM, and examines the intersection of science and culture in her memoir. She also highlights the importance of characterizing habitable planets and the search for extraterrestrial life.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Motivation and Research of the Speaker
01:56 • 3min
Early Influences and Passions: Space Camp and Top Gun
04:34 • 2min
From Science to Acting
06:42 • 25min
Writing a Book, Making Connections, and the Search for Life on Exoplanets
31:31 • 4min
Guest's Book, Feedback, and Ad for Mobile Service Deal
35:13 • 2min