Dr. Jeannette Luna Joins Jonathan Frank & Shan Stout To Discuss Her Journey Into Working With NASA

A lifelong passion for science can lead to places far beyond what most imagine. In this episode, Jonathan Frank and Shan Stout sit down with Dr. Jeannette Luna of Tennessee Technological University to discuss her journey from curious student to one of a select group of scientists chosen for NASA Artemis Program. Dr. Luna shares how years of persistence, rejection, and hands-on research led to her selection for the Artemis lunar surface team, where she will support upcoming missions focused on geological exploration near the moon’s south pole. She also reflects on her early interest in space, the path she carved through education and research, and her commitment to creating opportunities for her students through her work. From the classroom to cutting-edge space exploration, her story is a powerful reminder that persistence and passion can open doors to extraordinary places. Listen To The College Town Talk Podcast Today!