Dr. Amy Mainzer

WISE Deputy Project Scientist
Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Dr. Mainzer is an American astronomer, specializing in astrophysical instrumentation and infrared astronomy. She is deputy project scientist for the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer and principal investigator for the NEOWISE project to study minor planets. She has appeared in the History Channel series The Universe and in the documentary featurette "Stellar Cartography: On Earth" included on the Star Trek Generations home video release. Mainzer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from Stanford University; a Master of Science degree in astronomy from California Institute of Technology; and a doctorate in astronomy from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Participating Events

Thursday, April 19, 2012

  • 2:30PM
    “Mega Minds” – Leading Scientists Discuss the Future of Space Exploration
    General Program
    Panel
    Location:
    International Center: Main Stage
    Moderator:
    Dr. G. Scott Hubbard
    Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics
    Stanford University
    Panelists:
    Dr. Amy Mainzer
    WISE Deputy Project Scientist
    Jet Propulsion Laboratory
    Mr. Bill Nye
    Executive Director
    The Planetary Society
    Dr. Lisa Randall
    Frank B. Baird, Jr., Professor of Science
    Harvard University

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