Episode 41: Planetary Science Pioneer Dr. Robin Canup

Technology Today

Southwest Research Institute

Technology

4.8 • 19 Ratings

🗓️ 28 March 2022

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

This Women’s History Month, we are highlighting the revolutionary work of SwRI’s space science pioneer, Dr. Robin Canup. Canup is known for her trailblazing research of the Earth-Moon system. Her computer simulations and models based on the giant impact hypothesis have become the widely accepted theory on how our Moon formed. In addition to her standout scientific work, Canup is a trained and accomplished ballerina. On this episode, she takes us back to the moment when she reached her breakthrough theory on the Moon’s formation and she shares her insight on the parallels between ballet and space science. She also has valuable advice for young women searching for a career path. Listen now as SwRI Astrophysicist Dr. Robin Canup discusses her historic findings on the Moon’s formation, her journey into space science and her experience as prima ballerina for the Boulder Ballet.

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0:00.0	March is Women's History Month.
0:02.8	We are talking to one of our own space science pioneers making history at SWRI.
0:09.1	Dr. Robin Canup's breakthrough research has helped us understand the formation of the planets and their satellites.
0:16.1	We're talking to her about her historic findings and her discoveries shaping the future.
0:22.3	Next on this episode of Technology Today.
0:27.2	We live with technology, science, engineering, and the results of innovative research every day.
0:33.7	Now let's understand it better. You're listening to the Technology Today podcast presented by Southwest Research Institute.
0:40.3	Transcripts and photos for this episode and all episodes are available at podcast.s.s
0:47.3	.swr.org.
0:49.3	Hello and welcome to Technology Today. I'm Lisa Benia. March is Women's History Month,
0:55.2	a celebration of the vital role of women in American history in all disciplines and fields.
1:01.5	As we close out the month, we're highlighting one of our own space scientists making history at SWRI.
1:08.5	Dr. Robin Knup, an astrophysicist, an assistant vice president of SWRI's space science
1:14.7	and engineering division, will go down in the history books for her contributions to our
1:20.4	understanding of the formation of the solar system. Today we're talking to her about her research,
1:26.0	her journey into space science, and her years as a ballerina.
1:30.5	Robin joins us from Boulder, Colorado.
1:32.5	Thanks for being here, Robin.
1:34.2	My pleasure, Lisa.
1:35.1	Thank you.
1:35.7	So our listeners might be surprised to hear you were indeed a ballerina, an accomplished ballerina, I should add.
1:41.8	We want to learn more about that in a bit.
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