Intersection of Science and Feeling

Conor shares his story about how science plays an important role in his life and his quest to find answers through it.Conor Nixon is an astronomer and planetary scientist working in the Planetary Systems Laboratory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, where he currently is the Associate Laboratory Chief. He previously served as Deputy Principal Investigator on the Cassini Composite Infrared Spectrometer (CIRS). His research is focused primarily on planetary atmospheres, especially the outer planets and Titan. He is keenly interested in astrochemistry and the potential for life in the solar system and elsewhere. He also works on technologies for remote sensing, spectroscopy and other mission and instrumentation development. He grew up and studied in the UK prior to coming to the US, earning a BA in Natural Science from the University of Cambridge, an MSc in Radio Astronomy from the University of Manchester, and a DPhil from the University of Oxford in Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere of Titan.To know more about what I do and offer go to my website www.summroshni.com, subscribe to my YouTube channel  @SummerRoshniBhullar or follow me on Instagram @talkswithsummer.@ 2026 Summer Roshni Bhullar. All rights reserved. Content from Talks with Summer Podcast is protected under copyright law.Legal Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or production team. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional advice.