S3E14: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse - Dr. Angela Speck, UTSA Dept Chair of Physics & Astronomy

As a five-year-old in Yorkshire, England, Dr. Angela Speck decided she wanted to be an astronaut. After pursuing her childhood dreams with a PhD in Astronomy from University College London, Dr. Speck built the astronomy program at The University of Missouri. Today, she continues to research and teach astrophysics as UTSA's Physics and Astronomy Department Chair. She enjoys combining her love of "all things nerdy" with science outreach, frequently hosting educational events in the San Antonio community for both adults and children. Dr. Speck currently chairs the American Astronomical Association's (AAS) taskforce on total solar eclipse and is a member of the AAS Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy.American Astronomical Society Eclipse WebsiteUTSA Today Eclipse Article with Dr. SpeckTedTalkX with Dr. Angela SpeckDr. Speck on X (Twitter)UTSA Dept. of Physics and AstronomyUTSA Investment Society BlogUTSA Athletics Spring SportsUTSA Giving Day: Donations & Ambassador Sign UpUTSA Alumni Association  Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!