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Examining geomicrobiology in caves and mines, with a side of space exploration and astrobiology. An interview with Penny Boston.
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Dr. Penny Boston is a woman of many talents! A notable academic with a background in microbiology and geology, Penny has investigated microbial life in the lab and in the field as a speleologist -- someone who studies cave science. Most recently, Penny was Director of NASA's Astrobiology Institute at the Ames Research Center. In this interview, we talk about her career in astrobiology, why studying subsurface microbiology in extreme underground conditions may be our best bet searching for life on other worlds, and the case for being flexible if considering a career in STEM. *With apologies for the slight overlap, due to connectivity issues*
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