Planetary Science Speakers

Evolutionary Biologist Specializing in Ancient DNA; Professor of Anthropology at McMaster University

Paleontologist Michael Archer is working to bring back his favorite extinct animal: the Tasmanian tiger.

NASA's Jet Propulsion Labs Flight Director; Curiosity Rover Landing

Blogger for Discover Magazine at Bad Astronomy, where he deconstructs misconceptions and explores the wonder of the Universe.

Planetary Scientist Known for her Work in the Exploration of the Outer Solar System

Speleologist; Associate Director of the National Cave and Karst Research Institute

NASA Astronaut, SpaceX Director of Space Ops, Professor

Professor of Environmental Policy & Director of the Program on Science, Technology & Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Theoretical Cosmologist, NASA Advisor, U.S. Cultural Ambassador & Author; Host, "How the Universe Works," "Space Out" & "Ask a Spaceman"

Former NASA Astronaut; Retired U.S. Air Force Officer & Chemist

Emmy & Murrow Award-Winning Meteorologist, Author & Mental Health Advocate

Astronomer & Bernard M. Oliver Chair for SETI Research at the SETI Institute; Recognized for Work on Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Professor of Planetary Science, Caltech

Data Ecologist, Complexity Scientist