Tessa Frincke

Tessa Frincke is an astronomer and researcher with a focus on planetary science and the study of small bodies in our solar system. She has published numerous papers on the subject and is a leading expert in the field. Frincke has a Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of California, Berkeley and has worked at several research institutions, including the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the California Institute of Technology. She is also a science communicator and has written for several publications, including The Planetary Society and Space.com. Frincke is known for her work on the study of asteroids and comets and her advocacy for increased funding for space research. She is also an advocate for STEM education and has worked to promote diversity in the field of astronomy. Frincke is a frequent speaker at conferences and has given talks at several institutions, including the American Astronomical Society and the National Science Foundation.