Earth

"Work hard, stay curious and pursue your interests, and you’ll have fun along your journey."

Liu has been investigating water and rock interactions since her graduate studies at the University of Michigan, where she grew bubbles in volcanic glass to see how water and carbon dioxide power the explosive eruption, “like bubbles in a glass of champagne.”

"Our goal is to better understand the great oceanographic and atmospheric processes well enough to predict what our future will be and to use this knowledge to plan for a sensible future to protect Earth."

I look at rock-hosted biospheres – places deep beneath Earth’s surface where microbial ecosystems survive and thrive.

"Science gives purpose and meaning to life. Let it open up paths, and see where they lead over time."

I decided that my dream was to work for NASA, even if there weren't any girls there yet. Someday there would be, and I was going to be one.

"Don't forget to lead a balanced, active, fun life – it will help the scientific part."

"In our line of work, Earth is another planet, the one we know best."

"An astronomer is, above all else, an explorer and a dreamer."

"By fifth grade, my first long-term goal was set – I was on a mission to become a mechanical engineer and work at JPL."

In a space agency filled with trailblazers, Sally Ride was a pioneer of a different sort.

"Study hard and do what you love, then it doesn't feel like work."

There’s always something going on, as long as you’ve got a sky.

"Try not to stay too focused on one specific goal - keep an open mind and follow whatever interests you."

"When I was about eight years old, we watched the movie Apollo 13 and the allure of working for NASA someday was set into motion."

"Find those things in science or engineering that excite you and that you want to spend a lot of time studying because it's intriguing."

"I’m much fonder of the Earth having left it and looked back at it."

"I am inspired every day by the notion that something I learn today can help make the world a better place tomorrow."

"Jump in. If you want to be a reporter, report. If you want to be a writer, write. Sitting around thinking about it is sometimes helpful, but don’t overdo it."

“It’s hard to say no when interesting things come up.”

The path of a hurricane set the course for Michelle Gierach’s life.

"Modeling satiated my creative and exploratory sides, but getting my education and pursuing engineering helped me become mentally stronger, more rational, and generally more content with my life."

"Volunteering with NASA’s Aurorasaurus project gives me the opportunity to participate in exciting, cutting-edge research and allows me to support work on interesting scientific questions."

"Stay the course. Don't let your disappointments or your failures overwhelm you. We have all experienced failures at some point."

Mamta advises the Chief Scientist in the areas of exploration and science performed by humans in space.

"She was an amazing scientist and a wonderful person."

Scientific curiosity should be like an itch—you can't sleep at night until you find the right answer.

"My primary role is to share the importance of the missions with the public, to help inform and engage the widest audiences possible with NASA."

"Always try different things, and be open to an evolution of your interests."

"There’s no shame in not understanding complex science that people have spent years and decades learning, and they’re usually eager to help make it clearer."

A lot of people think they have to be a genius to work in physics, and that is not true at all.

"Don't be afraid of math and science courses, and ask the questions – more than likely, others don't know and are afraid to ask themselves."

"I fell in love with the ocean and with the idea of doing science about climate change and how the planet's climate is now being impacted by human activity."

I am so excited to continue participating in research seeking to understand life on Earth and its place in the universe.

John is veteran of five space shuttle flights, and visited Hubble three times during these missions.

"Work hard as an undergraduate, but don't restrict yourself to getting just a technical background."

"Believe in yourself fully and unconditionally so that when an opportunity presents itself, you never hesitate to take it."

there is absolutely no substitute for being determined.

"My parents helped give me confidence that I could learn, but also they gave me the discipline to understand that I had to work at it."

"Be curious, persistent, and personable. Strive to deliver the best work that you can, and don't be afraid of the occasional failure (but be prepared to learn from it)."

"I keep our website fresh every day with news and timely data streams, track website metrics, maintain our social media channels, write original feature articles when I have time, strategize, and the list goes on."

“I find it amazing that two boxes orbiting 400 kilometers above us can detect mass variations at the bottom of the sea.”

"Look for opportunities to follow your dreams. Be perseverant and patient, and always put forward your best effort."

"It’s important to do the best that you can in whatever field you go into and be passionate about it."

Eric pioneered the use of stereo HDTV, IMAX, and digital cinema technology for the visualization of planetary surfaces and atmospheres.

"Be resilient and persistent."

"Never say “no” to any job opportunity. If somebody asks you to do it, do it. They're seeing something in you."

"My advice is to keep an open mind, take training (never stop learning), and whatever your job is, do your best."

If you are passionate about science and math or engineering, then you should absolutely pursue them, because these subjects are perfect passion fields.

"Space was clearly the new frontier, and I wanted to get involved. I was fascinated by astronomy and learned everything I could in my math and science classes."

"I feel very fortunate in that I have a career that I really enjoy and feel that education provides the opportunity to 'give back' to the community."

"I'm an explorer at heart. I love to explore new worlds, whether in our solar system, or here on Earth."

"I am inspired by people who overcome real hurdles and treat others better than they were treated — who go above and beyond the Golden Rule."

"I work at JPL where we use images from radar data to study Earth's landscape in a different way than from optical imagery."

Those with a passion for using science to solve societal challenges … are who we seek to be part of our program.

I study volcanoes—how they erupt, and why—and what they tell us about the interior not only of the Earth, but other planets and satellites across the solar system.

Don't be afraid of what you don't know, and remember that it's always okay to ask for help.

"I like the team, the people, the data, and the travel."

"When I made the move from West Virginia to California, I packed up only what would fit in my small Jeep, put my two beloved pups in the front seat, and set out solo."

“The people who inspire me the most are those who showed perseverance in their life."

"I am a research physical scientist in the Hydrological Sciences Laboratory at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center."

I love exploring and living life like it is a grand adventure.