Dr. Aprille Ericsson’s journey is a powerful testament to the transformative power of passion, resilience, and determination. Growing up in Brooklyn, NY, she nurtured a fascination with space and engineering, dreaming of a future among the stars. Today, she stands as a trailblazing aerospace engineer and an influential leader at NASA’s prestigious Goddard Space Flight… Learn more
Anousheh Ansari, the first female private space explorer, grew up with a boundless dream of becoming an astronaut — a vision that defied limitations and fueled her journey from an imaginative child to a trailblazing engineer and entrepreneur. In her inspiring story, she shares how the power of imagination, perseverance, and an unrelenting passion for… Learn more
Dr. John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator of Science and a former astronaut with five spaceflights to his name, invites you to relive one of the most remarkable missions in modern space exploration — the 2009 space shuttle Atlantismission to upgrade and repair the Hubble Space Telescope. As a veteran astronaut and an accomplished astrophysicist, Grunsfeld… Learn more
Growing up in London, England, she was a science prodigy from an early age, displaying an innate curiosity that would later evolve into a deep fascination with science fiction, iconic characters like R2-D2, and the emerging field of robotics. These formative passions laid the foundation for her groundbreaking work in the robotics industry. She went… Learn more
Hod Lipson, a renowned robotics engineer from Cornell University, explores the innovative concept of applying evolutionary principles to the design and development of future robots. By drawing inspiration from natural selection and biological evolution, Lipson envisions a future where robots are not only engineered to perform specific tasks but can adapt, evolve, and optimize their… Learn more
Wendy Rogers, an expert in the psychology of aging, delves into the evolving field of human-robot interaction, a fascinating intersection between psychology and robotics. Her groundbreaking research focuses on understanding how robots can be designed to support and enhance the aging process, aiming to improve the quality of life for older adults. By studying the… Learn more
William Pomerantz, Vice President for Special Projects at Virgin Galactic, shares his personal dream of venturing to space and offers an inside look at the rapidly evolving world of space tourism. Discover how Virgin Galactic is making commercial spaceflight a reality, opening the cosmos to everyday explorers and ushering in a new era of human… Learn more
Join former NASA Astronaut Benjamin Alvin Drew for an unforgettable journey aboard Space Shuttle Discovery’s 39th and final mission to the International Space Station. Experience the thrill of lift-off, the awe of spacewalks, and the surreal sensation of zero gravity as Drew shares firsthand accounts of his extraordinary adventure in space. Discover what it’s like… Learn more
Join Ellen Stofan, NASA’s former Chief Scientist, as she explores the groundbreaking science driving NASA’s mission to understand the universe. Discover how their work addresses the fundamental questions that connect all of their research: Are we alone? How did we get here? How does our universe work? Through her insights, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation… Learn more
Veronica Johnson, a NBC4 meteorologist in Washington, D.C., once dreamed of chasing storms across the Great Plains — a passion that still fuels her fascination with extreme weather. Now, she brings that excitement to viewers, offering an in-depth look at the awe-inspiring power of thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other dramatic forces of nature. Get ready… Learn more
