This week, I had the privilege to interview Professor Roger Fu from Harvard's Earth and Planetary Sciences department. We cover planet formation in our early solar system, harvesting samples from meteorites, tectonic plate motion, paleoclimate research, and science funding in Boston! Professor Fu has a really unique perspective from his time studying astronomy in Chile and also leading research projects in university settings.

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00:00 Intro

01:57 Astronomy in Chile

12:38 Planetary Formation

15:21 Meteorites and Magnetic Fields

20:34 Paleoclimate Research

33:04 NASA’s Influence

35:29 Engaging Students and the Public

Music: 368 by Dyalla