I am so excited I had the opportunity to visit with Retired Astronaut Wendy Lawrence and several members of The Mars Generation on October 8th via a live Google Hangout. We were asked several great questions from TMG members that addressed human space exploration in the past, present and future. The ... READ MORE»
Science in Siberia: Lake Baikal Field Research With Wellesley College
I am spending the month of August 2016 studying Lake Baikal in Siberia with a small group of students and professors from Wellesley College. We are conducting scientific research for a longitudinal study. My focus is studying how heavily grazers are feeding on algae through the use of grazer ... READ MORE»
#ISS Infographic: 15 Years at the ISS
This is a great infographic for the 15th Anniversary of the International Space Station! Photo Source ... READ MORE»
Soyuz Returns Safely With Crew
Last night I awaited in anticipation as my mentor Luca Parmitano and his crew mates Karen Nyberg and Fyodor Yurchikhin made their way back to Earth. I was so happy to see the that the Soyuz returns safely with crew in tow! Their Soyuz capsule floated back to Earth and landed last night. It was ... READ MORE»
What did Luca’s Soyuz Launch Sound Like?
Attending a Soyuz launch is a spectacular experience and honestly I am still processing the event. It is fun now that I am home to have time to look online and see what has been shared about the launch. I thought this was fun, an MP3 recording of the launch. It was recorded by the European Space ... READ MORE»
Moscow Day 4: The Circus, The Market, The Tsars Residence
The #SoyuzAdevnture continued in Moscow! I’ve had an absolutely amazing last few days and it only continues to be an incredible trip. I’ve been learning tons of history, seeing lots of beautiful architecture, and enjoying time with Luca’s friends and family. Our latest adventure included a new ... READ MORE»
Monday, May 20 – Photos from the #SoyuzAdventure
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Hear Me On Space Talk – 4/6/13
I'm very excited to announce that I'll be a guest on Space Talk, a radio show dedicated to all things space! I'll be talking with host Jim Banke about my love for space, my aspirations to go to Mars, and the details of my #SoyuzAdventure. This is a very exciting opportunity to chat with the space ... READ MORE»
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Gives Great Advice to Kids
I came across this comic yesterday depicting the recent advice astronaut Chris Hadfield of Canada gave to a young fan during a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" session where participants were literally able to ask any questions they had to Astronaut Hadfield who is currently aboard the ISS. The fan asked ... READ MORE»
