Laurel, Maryland

Member since 2017

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Caitlin Ahrens is a graduate of West Virginia University with bachelor of science degrees in Geology and Physics/Astrophysics and a PhD in Space and Planetary Sciences from the University of Arkansas in 2020. She researchers a wide array of solar system sciences - from space volcanoes to lunar and Mars exploration to astronaut health and safety. Her talks are customized depending on the age group and the topic of interest. Sometimes she brings her personal meteorite collection for demonstrations. She has given numerous talks, in person and radio-based, involving children and adults and always looks for opportunities to bring excitement into the general public about space sciences.