NBC4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper Amelia Draper is a Meteorologist with StormTeam 4. Her forecasts can be seen during the evening editions of News4, on NBCWashington.com and on 103.5 WTOP Radio. She joined News4 in March 2013. A native of Frederick, MD, Draper has wanted to forecast the weather in Washington, DC since she started studying… Learn more
Inside the Fascinating, Challenging World of Meteorology With Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd The recent and unprecedented rash of monster hurricanes such as Harvey, Irma, Maria, or Nate — and even the tragic wildfires of northern California this autumn – are key examples of the critical role that meteorologists play in tracking, studying and monitoring these… Learn more
Planetery Geologist and NASA’s Former Chief Scientist, Ellen Stofan If you want fascinating insights into the terrain of Venus, Mars, or the Saturn Moon Titan, planetary geologist Ellen Stofan is the person to ask. As NASA’s former Chief Scientist, she is also the go-to expert on a host of other challenging frontiers in space exploration…. Learn more
Explore the Achievements of the International Space Station With Astronaut and CASIS Executive, Greg Johnson Gregory H. Johnson is the President and Executive Director for the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS). In his remarkable career, he also served as a NASA astronaut — piloting two Space Shuttle missions — in addition to… Learn more
Scientific Exploration Deep Below the Earth’s Surface Growing up in his homeland of Lagos, Nigeria, Tolulope “Tolu” Olugboji loved using the computer to solve daunting problems in physics and mathematics — all the while dreaming of the day when he would be able to apply these skills in a challenging scientific career. Today he is… Learn more
Ken Shields: Engaging America in the Excitement of the International Space Station Space and cosmos exploration. These words alone are enough to conjure up images of science and engineering at its best. Ken Shields, as Director of Flight Operations and Educational Opportunities for the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), is responsible for… Learn more
Exploring the Depths of Neutron Stars and Black Holes! Neutron stars, true to their name, are formed almost entirely of neutrons, which can pack tightly into the densest form of matter known to exist without forcing the star to collapse into a black hole. But some theories suggest neutron stars could squish down even further… Learn more
Up For the Challenge: Scientist Christy Hansen Leads NASA´s Ambitious IceBridge Project in Antarctica There is a certain photograph in the career of NASA scientist and project manager, Christy Hansen, that speaks volumes about the challenges of her work: In the picture, taken in 2013, she, bundled in clothing against the frigid cold, stands triumphantly… Learn more
