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👁 Kirtan Dixit, Ph.D.

Cultivate your curiosity: A conversation with Kirtan Dixit, Ph.D., NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow

Kirtan Dixit, Ph.D., is a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow in the second year of his fellowship at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. He is part of the high-energy astrophysics, high-energy optics group on advances X-ray optics for future space telescopes.
👁 Kelly Whalen, Ph.D.

Exponential Growth: Kelly Whalen, Ph.D., discusses her research, and how she overcomes imposter syndrome

Dr. Kelly Whalen's research focuses on the delicate balance of black holes and their interaction with galaxy growth, highlighting how they can both fuel creation and pause activity. As a NASA Fellow, Whalen explores the diverse nature of black holes, particularly supermassive ones, and their significant role in shaping galaxies, challenging common misconceptions from pop culture.