From Space to Seafloor: The Joy is in the Journey | Loral O'Hara | TEDxNewBedford

Exploration in any realm, whether it be the physical world or in our minds, is a process of trusting yourself and finding discovery wherever opportunity takes you. Loral O'Hara talks about her journey through the aerospace industry into the deep oceans.
Loral O’Hara is focused on advancing our ability to explore, study, and visit extreme environments on Earth and other planets. She received a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Kansas in 2005 and worked for a startup company developing a sub-orbital rocket-powered aircraft for two years before returning to school to continue her studies in rocket propulsion. After completing her M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University in 2009, her pursuit of exploration and adventure led her to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). As a Research Engineer, she has spent most of her time at WHOI working with the manned research submersible Alvin and other deep submergence vehicles. Her current interests revolve around projects that have the potential to impact both space and ocean exploration.
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[@Petertronic]

She is going to space soon, her amazing journey continues. Great talk.

[@walterbishop3668]

She is an astronaut now .

[@spoortifyy]

Woo

[@cassie5111]

angst in grad school!?! noooooo!!!!!

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She looks like "Ripley"...