Britney Schmidt

Britney Schmidt is a planetary scientist and astrobiologist who has worked on several NASA missions. She is currently a research scientist at the Southwest Research Institute. Schmidt has a Ph.D. in planetary science from the University of Arizona and has published numerous papers on the search for life beyond Earth. She is also a science communicator and has given talks at several conferences and events. Schmidt is known for her work on the search for life on Europa and her advocacy for increased funding for astrobiology research. She is also a strong advocate for STEM education and has worked with several organizations to promote science literacy. Schmidt has a strong online presence, with over 10,000 followers on Twitter and over 5,000 followers on Instagram.