Preparing for Launch

Dr Helen Sharman was a chemist who became the first British astronaut to go into space, as well as the first woman on the Mir space station. She obtained a BSc degree in Chemistry from the University of Sheffield, and a PhD degree from Birkbeck. She worked with a research technology company and a chemist for Mars bars working on the flavor of chocolate. Then, she applied to “Project Juno” which re...

Dr. Sheila Kanani joins us today to speak about teaching physics, diversity and outreach. Dr. Kanani is the Outreach and Inclusion officer at the Royal Astronomical Society, an author, physics teacher, and the co-founder of STEM Sisters. Notes: Sheila’s books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADr+Sheila+Kanani&s=relevancerank&text=Dr+Sheila+Kanani&ref=dp_byline_sr_b...

Joseph Dudley and Heidi Thiemann from Space Skills Alliance join us today to speak about their new reports evaluating the skills required to enter the space sector, and general tips and advice. Notes: Space Skills Alliance: https://spaceskills.org/home Latest Reports: https://spaceskills.org/research ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to get involve...

Harriet Brettle joins us today to speak about the space community and the issue of space debris. Harriet is the Head of Business Analysis at Astroscale, the Co-Chair of the Space Generation Advisory Council, and the Co-Founder of the London Space Network. Notes: Space Generation Advisory Council: https://spacegeneration.org/ London Space Network: http://londonspace.network/ Astroscale: https://ast...

“Everyone is invited to the party…” Dallas Campbell joins us today to speak about science communication, the power of storytelling, and advice on how you can get involved in the space sector through means other than STEM. Dallas is a television presenter and television actor, best known for Channel 5’s The Gadget Show and BBC One’s Bang Goes the Theory, Science of Stupid, The Sky at Night, Stargaz...

UKSEDS “Preparing for Launch” is a podcast aimed to discuss the start and development of space careers through entertainment, education, advice, and insight. My name is Caroline Swenson, I’m currently studying physics with journalism and am obsessed with all things spaceflight, and I will be your host throughout this journey. In this first episode, I am joined by Jacob Smith, the current chair of...