The Planet Factory - Dr. Elizabeth Tasker
About this episode
Dr. Elizabeth Tasker discusses her research on planet formation and shares insights from her book, 'The Planet Factory'.
Dr. Elizabeth Tasker is an associate professor at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). H er research uses computer models to explore the formation of planets and galaxies. In September of 2017 her popular science book was published, titled, The Planet Factory: Exoplanets and the Search for a Second Earth. Questions for Dr. Tasker When will we find intelligent life? When did your love space begin? Why did you decide to choose it as a career? How did you decide to write The Planet Factory . What is the biggest misunderstanding people have when they talk about space? What is it like doing a science like astrophysics where the objects you are studying cannot be touched or directly seen? What kind of technology do you use for work? Where in space would you like to travel to see with your own eyes? Finally, Dr. Tasker offers her advice for anyone interested in studying science. Her answer will forever change the way you think about learning! ** Watch her presentation by clicking here ! ** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOknzQtX4wI&t
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