Episode 2: From Ocean Depths to Outer Space with Dr. Dawn Kernagis

What does it take to forge a path from the ocean depths to outer space? 🌊🚀In this episode of Voices Beneath the Waves, host Stephanie Miele sits down with Dr. Dawn Kernagis, a trailblazing biomedical researcher and diver. With a career spanning cave diving, technical diving, and cutting-edge research, Dawn shares her unconventional journey, filled with unexpected twists that have led to groundbreaking contributions in both human health and underwater exploration.Highlights of this episode:🌎 Dawn’s work as Director of Scientific Research at DEEP, advancing how humans live and work undersea.🧠 Her research on protecting the brain and nervous system in extreme environments, funded by NASA and the Department of Defense.🕳️ Over a decade of deep underwater exploration at Wakulla Springs and surrounding caves.👩‍🚀 Her experience as a crew member for NASA’s NEEMO 21 undersea mission.🌟 Dawn’s induction into the Women Divers Hall of Fame (Class of 2016) and her lasting impact on the diving community.Dawn’s story is a testament to perseverance, innovation, and the power of following a less-traveled path. Whether you’re passionate about diving, science, or blazing your own trail, this episode will leave you inspired.👉 Don’t forget to like this video, leave a comment, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring stories from beneath the waves!Subscribe here so you don’t miss our future videos (it's free!) https://www.youtube.com/c/SDITDIERDIFollow Dr. Dawn Kernagis: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-kernagis-995383152/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnkernagis/Follow Stephanie: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/SDI - Scuba Diving International: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/TDISDI.com for more info on Dive Courses Women Divers Hall of Fame: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhof/Learn more about WDHOF and their scholarships: https://www.wdhof.org/#VoicesBeneathTheWaves #DawnKernagis #WomenDiversHallOfFame #DivingCommunity #ExtremeEnvironments #NASA #NEEMO #WakullaSprings #ScubaDiving #UnderwaterExploration #BiomedicalResearch #sdidivers