STEM Career Closeup: A Day in the Life of a Senior Research Scientist

The speaker, a senior research scientist, discusses their work in space observation, particularly in the Arctic region, and the challenges of using sensors for data collection. They share experiences from operational missions, emphasizing the importance of understanding data and the excitement of unexpected challenges. The speaker reflects on their educational background in Europe, highlighting the influence of a mathematics teacher who inspired their passion for science. They encourage dreaming big, hard work, and finding supportive mentors, stressing the multidisciplinary nature of science and the value of combining different fields.

What advice does the speaker give about dreaming big and hard work?

In what ways does the speaker believe that science is multidisciplinary?