Astrophysicist Gioia Rau Explores Cosmic ‘Time Machines’
NASA Space Technology To shape NASA’s path of exploration forward, Dr. Gioia Rau unravels stars and worlds beyond our solar system.Name:Dr. Gioia RauTitle: AstrophysicistOrganization: Exoplanets and Stellar Astrophysics Laboratory, Astrophysics Division, Science Mission Directorate (Code 667)What do you do and what is most interesting about your role here at Goddard?I’m an astrophysicist who studies both evolved stars, stars that about to die, and exoplanets, planets outside our solar system. I study the stars that once held the elements that are in our body, such as calcium. I also lead the science part of several mission concept studies. And I am really passionate about strategic thinking.How does it feel to achieve your childhood dream of becoming an astrophysicist at NASA?I am from Italy. Growing up, I was always fascinated by NASA. As a child, I watched...