Astronomer, UCLA professor and Unobtainium co-host who brings space science to screens, classrooms and NASA’s search for hazardous asteroids.
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Amy’s happenings, collected from public sources, plus her backstory and Starbook, where fans write.
NASA shared that the mission Amy leads had integrated solar arrays onto its sunshade. The structure will both shield the infrared telescope from sunlight and supply power.
science.nasa.govNASA’s sunshade updateAmy explained the science of the next day’s total solar eclipse in a UCLA interview and supplied a playlist for the occasion. She also shared how Star Wars and library books first drew her to space.
newsroom.ucla.eduRead Amy’s UCLA interviewHer mission team celebrated Amy’s 2026 Robert Holland Jr. Award for Research and Leadership Excellence. The award also welcomes her into the Cottrell Scholar community.
neos.epss.ucla.eduRead the award announcementUCLA announced Amy’s role as co-host of Unobtainium, a podcast exploring the science and technology in films and television. She hosts with Hollywood writer and producer Adam Sigel.
In NASA’s construction update, Amy described her team’s work on an efficient survey strategy for hard-to-find asteroids and comets. The spacecraft’s telescope and enclosure were undergoing integration and testing.
science.nasa.govRead NASA’s mission updateFollow Amy’s science and explore the films with her on Unobtainium.
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