ASME TechCast
ASME TechCast
Mechanical Engineering magazine
Space Exploration and the Engineering Workforce
35 minutes Posted Apr 20, 2024 at 12:20 am.
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Mars has been a longstanding target for exploration, but for nearly 50 years, we've been sending robots to examine the Martian surface. Elizabeth Jens of Jet Propulsion Laboratory is one of the engineers working on systems used by the Perseverance rover and other missions. In this podcast, she talks about her work and the importance of encouraging young women to consider science and engineering careers.