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Episode 78, Part 1
Episode 78, Part 1 – Inspiring the Next Generation with NPS STEM Director Dr. Jennifer Carson, Part I
The Trident Room Podcast sits down with NPS STEM Director Dr. Jennifer Carson for a conversation on her journey from astrophysics research to science outreach, the challenges and rewards of making complex ideas accessible to the public, and the role of STEM — and NPS’ upcoming Discovery Day — in inspiring the next generation.
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The Trident Room Podcast sits down with NPS STEM Director Dr. Jennifer Carson for a
conversation on her journey from astrophysics research to science outreach, the
challenges and rewards of making complex ideas accessible to the public, and the role of
STEM in inspiring the next generation. She also shares what’s ahead for this year’s
Discovery Day and how the event connects Naval Postgraduate School research with the
wider community.
https://nps.edu/web/stem/discovery-day-volunteers
https://nps.edu/web/stem/discovery-day
https://rene-ong-homepage.astro.ucla.edu/


