This Aussie Scientist Discovers New Planets For NASA Her Day-To-Day Is Out Of This World

Growing up, Jessie Christiansen was a young girl who just loved the sky. She remembers getting a telescope and some large-format photographic exploration books that she loved as a kid. By the time she was in high school, Jessie was helping start her high school’s first astronomy club. Fast forward a few years and it’s Dr Christiansen now —an actual NASA scientist who hunts down new planets. Quite the shooting star, hey? To me, the coolest bit would be being able to say

PTV: Was astronomy always something you wanted to pursue?How did your time at uni prepare you for your role now?Griffith UniversitySo, what does a regular day of work look like for a scientist?What is your favourite part of being in your role?What has been your career highlight to date?What do you wish more people understood about your field of work?What do you want the industry and world to look like in the next five years?What matters to you most when it comes to your work and community?What does making a positive impact look like to you and in your career?And I have to ask…what’s your favourite planet?If Jessie’s path has inspired you to explore the world, then make your career matter with Griffith University.

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