Women in Science
This series tells the story of the women behind the exploration of Mars and the women who continue pursue scientific discovery. Subjects include Mars exploration, Mars colonization, the ionosphere, solar weather and near Earth Asteroids.
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Madame Mars: Women and the Quest for Worlds Beyond
Directed by Jan Millsapps
As a new space age dawns, have women come far enough to go farther than they ever have before? This film tells the story of the role women have played in the exploration of Mars.
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Ionosphere: Dr. Eliana Nossa
Directed by Daniel Leonard Bernardi
At Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, Eliana Nossa studies the ionosphere. This short films tells the story of Columbian researcher Eliana Nossa as she explains her study of the ever-changing universe, Arecibo's technology and data, and her role as a woman am...
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Solar Weather: Dr. Alessandra Pacini
Directed by Daniel Leornard Bernardi
Alessandra Pacini, solar physicist and mother of two, has dedicated her life to researching our sun and its relation to the rest of our solar system. Traveling across the globe with her family, from Finland to Puerto Rico, Alessandra is on a mission to discov...
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Near Earth Asteroids: Dr. Anne Virkki
Directed by Daniel Leonard Bernardi
At Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, “Near Earth Asteroids: Dr. Anne Virkki” tells the story of Research Scientist Anne Virkki and her ongoing studies on asteroids and their threat to humanity. Originally from Finland, Anne Virkki shares her experience in ed...
