S5E11: From Classroom to Cosmos – Birds Up with Dr. Chris Packham on NASA, Japan & the New Era of Teaching

S5E11: From Classroom to Cosmos – Birds Up with Dr. Chris Packham on NASA, Japan & the New Era of Teaching

February 20, 2026 · 49 min · Episode 97

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Dr. Chris Packham discusses his work with NASA and the future of teaching Astronomy at UT San Antonio.

Fresh off a NASA visit with UT San Antonio students who won a national competition, Dr. Chris Packham shares updates on his work with NASA, Blue Origin, the James Webb Telescope, and the future of space exploration. We also talk global research, student opportunities, and a new era of teaching Astronomy at UT San Antonio. Birds Up.

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