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Casual Space

Let"s talk SPACE, and let"s keep it casual. Nothing too technical. Stories that inspire. As a former NASA Public Affairs Officer, let be serve as your guide. I"ll provide conversations that are both interesting and fun. Each weekly episode brings a new, fresh discussion on a variety of space topics & stories. The universe is pretty big, so there"s always something new to discover! Join me and find YOUR inner space geek on Casual Space!

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All Episodes

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122: NASA Mission Patches with Artist Tim Gagnon

Casual Space ·

2021/06/03

“Everything in a NASA mission patch exists for a purpose. Every part is deliberate and important.” -KSCArtist Tim Gagnon, from Casual Space Podcast Have you ever really looked at a mission patch? Every detail was designed and put in place specifically for a reason. Artist Tim Gagnon has “had the honor and privilege” to have been selected by several NASA Flight Crews to design their mission patches. Perhaps you have seen several of his patch designs (Tim has designed many for both space

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121: SciArt Exchange with Jancy McPhee

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2021/05/20

What happens when we integrate multi-media art with space, science, and technology? Neuroscientist Jancy McPhee is the founder and executive director of SciArt Exchange, an organization providing science and art fusion programs and celebrations of creative innovations. Jancy McPhee works as a Multidisciplinary Program Scientist in the NASA Human Research Program's Chief Scientist's Office and works with Aerospace Human Exploration and Space Flight scientific research with STEM/STEAM education

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120: Phil Smith: Space Industry Analyst and Artist

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2021/05/13

Can an artist’s work help to forecast the future? Can art in different forms (infographics, etc.) help decision makers within the industry? Is the ISS beautiful? With more than 20+ years of work in space exploration industry, Phil Smith brings a strong sense of experience and foundation to his work as an analyst and artist. Phil joins Beth on the podcast to explain how his unique role can bring understanding and inspiration to space companies and clients who are looking to peer into the future

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119: Looking at Lava Tubes with Gavin Tolometti

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2021/05/06

What are lava tubes? What can they tell us about the rest of the solar system? Could lava tubes harbor life deep inside them on other planets? Ph.D. student Gavin Tolometti believes the best way to understand the surfaces of planetary bodies like the Moon, Mars, Io, and Venus is to study features like lava tubes on own planet Earth. “I study lava flows. In particular, I want to understand how we can infer how lava flows on Earth and on the Moon and Mars using remote data sets – in particular

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118: The Cosmic Odyssey Scholarship with Niko Blanks

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2021/04/29

How is one person working to make space travel accessible to everyone? One scholarship at a time, according to Niko Blanks. “For me, sending pediatric cancer patients and their families to Space Camp is all about inspiring them to know that they can achieve their dreams no matter what hurdles they face.” Niko’s a senior spaceflight operations student looking to accomplish a big goal. And he’s just the person to make it happen- he’s already overcome big obstacles in his life at an early age.

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117: Ask the Astronomers! Questions About the...

Casual Space ·

2021/04/22

Are you intimidated by looking at the night sky? Wondering what’s what in our big universe? The astronomers are here to help (it’s easier than you think)! Beth recently invited John, Samantha and Jenna to take your questions about the stars, the planets, the comets and more- all LIVE on the Casual Space Podcast Facebook page! A fun time was had by all (you can tell right away- there’s a LOT of laughing) and the gang promises to return with more great questions in May, so start stargazing tonight,

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116: Must Be Discussed Series: Chickens and Lizards...

Casual Space ·

2021/04/15

Is there life out there? It is the fundamental question we humans have been asking since the beginning of our existence. Beth and Chad attempt to answer this question, then work in The Fermi Paradox, the Drake Equation, and of course, chickens and lizards. Learn more about the Fermi paradox here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi_paradox, And here’s the Drake Equation N = R* x fp x ne x fl x fi x fc x L And here’s how SETI helps us understand the Drake Equation (SETI):

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115: The Backyard Astronomer’s Field Guide with...

Casual Space ·

2021/04/01

Have you ever been hesitant to try to learn the night sky, or wonder how you can view the cosmos with just a little help? David Dickinson has created the ultimate field guide for us backyard astronomers! David Dickinson is the co-author of The Universe Today Guide to Viewing the Cosmos. Whether you want to impress viewers at a star party, or learn what you can see with your new telescope, David shows you how to find the most impressive views the night sky has to offer. He is an Earth science

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114: Making Music Inspired by Space with Laurie Orth

Casual Space ·

2021/03/25

Laurie thought middle school music students would participate more if they had music about space and rockets, but no such music existed. So she created it. You can guess what happened next. Music educator, author, and space enthusiast, Laurie Orth, had the out-of-the-box idea that perhaps her students would participate more in music class if they had music about space and rockets. Inspired by NASA’s STEM education website, with countless STEM lesson ideas for educators, she decided to create her

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113: Handprints on Hubble with NASA Astronaut Dr....

Casual Space ·

2021/03/18

Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space and a veteran of three shuttle missions, talks with Beth about her experience as part of the team that launched, rescued, repaired, and maintained the Hubble Space Telescope on this week’s episode of the Casual Space Podcast. The Hubble Space Telescope has revolutionized our understanding of the universe. It has, among many other achievements, revealed thousands of galaxies in what seemed to be empty patches of sky; transformed our

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112: Carissa Christensen, CEO of Bryce Tech

Casual Space ·

2021/03/12

Carissa Christensen is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of BryceTech. Christensen is an internationally-recognized expert on R&D processes, technology forecasting, and the space industry. She is currently a member of the National Research Council Space Technology Industry Government-University Roundtable, which advises NASA. She has served on the World Economic Forum Global Future Council since 2018. She is a Senior Advisor to the annual US Air Force Schriever Wargame. She serves on the

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111: For All Mankind Creator, Ron Moore

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2021/03/04

If space exploration didn’t happen the way you envisioned it, go back and rewrite the story. For All Mankind is an incredible new sci-fi series on Apple TV+ created and written by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi. If you have not yet discovered this intense and dramatic show, here’s why it’s worth binge watching immediately- it’s an alternate history depicting "what would have happened” if the global space race never ended after the Soviet Union succeeds in the first crewed Moon

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110: Brian Palermo on Overcoming the Challenges of...

Casual Space ·

2021/02/25

Science communication can often be challenging… and at times, make even the most talented scientists, reporters, and educators reluctant to take on the task of communicating scientific findings and new discoveries. In this episode, Brian Palermo infuses his expertise from his experience with improvisation and acting to help us better communicate science! By implementing strategies from improv (think of the “yes, AND” approach to conversations), Brian shows how all of us can easily communicate

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109: Mars Perseverance Rover with Dr. Tanya Harrison...

Casual Space ·

2021/02/18

Will we find life on Mars? On Thursday, February 18, 2021, the Mars Perseverance rover will land at the site of an ancient river delta in a lake that was once filled known as Jezero Crater. The rover will spend at least one Mars year (two Earth years) searching for signs of ancient life! What happens when the Mars Perseverance rover lands on Mars this Thursday? What is EDL and why does it make for such a stressful moment? What are some of the differences with this rover “Percey,” vs. Curiosity?

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108: Mund on Mars Part 6 Featuring Dr. Sian Proctor...

Casual Space ·

2021/02/11

Mars Mission Success with Dr. Sian Proctor, Sensoria Mission Control Mission control plays a critical role in the success of any analog mission. There are a lot of behind-the-scenes activities that the Commander and Mission Control work to resolve, provide and communicate. As a one of the original analog astronauts at the HI-SEAS research facility, and as a analog astronaut to many other mission locations on both land and at sea, Dr. Sian Proctor was perfectly positioned to serve as Mission Control

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107: Mund on Mars Part 5 Featuring: Dr. Brandy Nunez

Casual Space ·

2021/02/05

Dr. Brandy Nunez is a microbiologist, a veterinarian, a mother, a live electronic musician and an aspiring astronaut. She is CEO of Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc, based in Orange County, CA. Her formal education is in microbiology/chemistry, with an emphasis on novel therapeutic discovery. She then obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Western University of Health Sciences. After several years of clinical and emergency work, Dr. Nunez opened her own mobile practice, focusing on

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106: Mund on Mars Part 4 Featuring: Artist Richelle...

Casual Space ·

2021/01/28

RICHELLE GRIBBLE is a multidisciplinary artist exploring planetary connectivity. Her work explores networks and systems-based investigations to reflect the ways human impact, technology, and environment collide. She has had solo shows in Los Angeles, New York, Japan, and international orbit around Earth etched on satellites and aboard rockets. She has exhibited at renowned art fairs including Art Market San Francisco, Texas Contemporary, and Miami Project and had her artwork illuminated on a LED

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105: Mund on Mars Part 3 Featuring: Commander Dr....

Casual Space ·

2021/01/21

Dr. Michaela Musilova is an astrobiologist and the Director of the HI-SEAS analog space station. Michaela studied and conducted research at the University of Bristol, University College London, California Institute of Technology, Chiba University, International Space University (ISU) and others. She worked for NASA, University of London Observatory, Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope and was the Commander of over 20 simulated missions to the Moon and Mars. She is also a visiting Professor at the Slovak

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104: Mund on Mars #2 Featuring: Amanda Knutson and...

Casual Space ·

2021/01/15

Amanda Knutson Chief Engineering Officer, Mission Specialist: Extravehicular Activity Amanda Knutson is an Active Duty US Air Force member, currently working as a Weapons Armament Specialist at Luke AFB. While working full time at Luke AFB, she is studying part-time at Estrella Mountain Community College with plans to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Embry-Riddle. As a high school student enamored of engineering, Amanda was part of the FIRST Robotics Tech Challenge and

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103: Mund on Mars

Casual Space ·

2021/01/07

Beth recently returned from Mars, and Chad has a few questions. In November, 2020- Beth Mund and 5 other crew members lived, worked and survived a simulated “Mars” mission at the HI-SEAS research facility on the big island of Hawaii. In this episode, Beth “unpacks” the questions Chad has, like, What is an analog astronaut? Why Mars? Why do a mission like this, and what’s been learned so far, and what’s next?” Here are some answers to Chad’s questions beyond the conversation on the podcast, in Beth’s

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