Becoming an Astronaut [interview with JAXA astronaut candidate Dr. Makoto Suwa]

Becoming an Astronaut [interview with JAXA astronaut candidate Dr. Makoto Suwa]

🧑‍🚀 Have you ever wondered how to achieve your dream of becoming an astronaut? 🤔 Well, our special guest is one of the two latest astronaut candidates from JAXA (the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Dr. Makoto Suwa. After his undergrad at UTokyo, he obtained a Ph.D. in Geosciences from Princeton University. He was working at the World Bank before joining JAXA in July 2023. In this episode: 🌑Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? 🛰️ 🔭What kind of training does one need? 💡 Discover the steps involved in becoming an astronaut, what skills are necessary, and more as Dr. Suwa sheds light on becoming an astronaut. 🌍 So, whether you're a curious mind or simply fascinated by the wonders of space, this episode is for you. 🔍 Don't miss out. Hit that play button! Guest: Dr. Makoto Suwa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoto-suwa-657b542a/) Host: Dr. Ravindra Palavalli-Nettimi (⁠⁠https://rvndrpn.wixsite.com/ravindra⁠⁠ [https://rvndrpn.wixsite.com/ravindra])   Follow us on FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/UTokyo.sci⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/UTokyo.sci] #space #JAXA #astronaut #research #scicomm #UniversityofTokyo #UTokyo #SchoolofScience Music: Incompetech.com

Cosmic dust and its mysteries (with Dr. Sakon Itsuki)

What can dust tell us about the origin of life? Guest: Dr. Sakon Itsuki (https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/people/sakon_itsuki/ [https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/people/sakon_itsuki/]⁠ [https://solid-state-chemistry.jp/english/]) Host: Dr. Ravindra Palavalli-Nettimi (⁠https://rvndrpn.wixsite.com/ravindra⁠ [https://rvndrpn.wixsite.com/ravindra]) Follow us on FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/UTokyo.sci⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/UTokyo.sci] #cosmology #space #bigbang #UniversityofTokyo #UTokyo #SchoolofScience Music:Incompetech.com

How AI and robots help build next generation solid state batteries (with Dr. Taro Hitosugi)

Ever wondered if AI and robots could replace scientists? What if humans and machines can collaborate to inspire each other. Would that allow us to design next generation solid state batteries that can charge in minutes or seconds? Guest: Dr. Taro Hitosugi (https://solid-state-chemistry.jp/english/ [https://solid-state-chemistry.jp/english/]) Host: Dr. Ravindra Palavalli-Nettimi (https://rvndrpn.wixsite.com/ravindra [https://rvndrpn.wixsite.com/ravindra]) Follow us on FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/UTokyo.sci⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/UTokyo.sci] #lithium #batteries #AI #robots #UniversityofTokyo #UTokyo #SchoolofScience #sustainable Music:Incompetech.com

18. How fast is the universe expanding? (with Dr. Kenneth Wong)

Ever wondered how scientists measure the speed of expansion of the universe? Gravitational lensing where the gravitational force of a celestial body bends light could play a role in our efforts to estimate. Find out how. Guest: Dr. Kenneth Wong, Assistant Professor (https://kcwong.github.io/ [https://kcwong.github.io/]) Host: Dr. Ravindra Palavalli-Nettimi (https://rvndrpn.wixsite.com/ravindra [https://rvndrpn.wixsite.com/ravindra])   Follow us on FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/UTokyo.sci⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/UTokyo.sci] #bigbang #universe #JamesWebbSpaceTelescope #JSWT #UniversityofTokyo #UTokyo #SchoolofScience Music: Incompetech.com Sound effects: Zapsplat.com

17. Gold clusters and their applications (with Dr. Leonardo Hayato Takeshige)

If all types of gold have the same gold atoms, what gives them different colors? How can gold help see deformations in plastics and illuminate our houses? Find out in this episode. Guest: Dr. Leonardo Hayato Takeshige, Postdoc, School of Science Host: Dr. Ravindra Palavalli Nettimi, Project Specialist, School of Science Follow us on FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/UTokyo.sci⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/UTokyo.sci] #gold #UniversityofTokyo #UTokyo #SchoolofScience Music: Incompetech.com