Episode 4: Exploring Astronomy through the Eyes of a Graduate Student

Episode 4 November 16, 2020 00:21:37
Episode 4: Exploring Astronomy through the Eyes of a Graduate Student
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Episode 4: Exploring Astronomy through the Eyes of a Graduate Student

Nov 16 2020 | 00:21:37

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Show Notes

Join host Pranet Sharma as he sits down with guest Megan Masterson, a graduate student working on her astrophysics Ph.D. at MIT to discuss an insider view of someone studying to become an astrophysicist. Topics include: the accessibility of astronomy and the multifaceted manners in which astronomy can be enjoyed, the inherent manner in which mathematics and computer science are ingrained into astronomy, the leaps and bounds in astronomy technology, LIGO and radio interferometry, how much there is still to find out about our universe, Einstein's incredible forethought, favorite research topics, syncretism in astronomy classes across science disciplines and humanities, astronomy's inherent philosophical foundation, the power of critical thinking and questioning, and how the curiosity and hope of the public can fuel astronomy's future.

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