Mission Control Space Kit Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A five part series with the people behind Mission Control Space Services. Each has their own knowledge and expertise to share.
What is a day like for an artificial intelligence specialist? In this episode of Root & STEM podcast, Andrew Macdonald, an artificial intelligence (AI) specialist for Mission Control Space Services, explores how humans work directly with AI. He explains the process of teaching AI how to look for anomalies and his detailed work with imaging spectroscopy. Macdonald also explains what drew him to space science and offers advice to aspiring space professionals.
What is a day like for a Chief Technology Officer? In this episode of Root & STEM podcast, Dr. Michele Faragalli, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Mission Control Space Services, explores the role of a CTO and the technical challenges he has to problem solve in his daily work. Faragalli also highlights some of the technological advancements that stand in Canadian space history, what’s coming in the future, and shares advice for students interested in a career in space science.
What is a day like for a Systems Engineer? In this episode of Root & STEM podcast, Dr. Matt Cross, the Systems Engineer for Mission Control Space Services, explores the role of a Systems Engineer, the obstacles he faces when it comes to safety, and what can happen when robots are sent to Mars. Matt shares what his hopes are for the future of space technology and shares advice for students interested in a career in space science.
What is a day like for an artificial intelligence specialist? In this episode of Root & STEM podcast, Andrew Macdonald, an artificial intelligence (AI) specialist for Mission Control Space Services, explores how humans work directly with AI. He explains the process of teaching AI how to look for anomalies and his detailed work with imaging spectroscopy. Macdonald also explains what drew him to space science and offers advice to aspiring space professionals.
What is a day like for a software engineer? In this episode of Root & STEM podcast, Apeksha Budkar, a robotic software engineer for Mission Control Space Services, explores the role of a software engineer and shares what her day-to-day looks like at Mission Control. Apeksha also highlights some of the challenges women face entering space science fields and shares advice for students interested in a career in space science.