Interviews with Technical People

Ep 30: Dr. Terry Oswalt: Astronomy

John and James Season 1 Episode 31

Today we welcome our former professor and department head, and current associate dean of the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Dr. Terry Oswalt!  Dr. Oswalt is a renowned astronomer, and he catches us up on the current state of astronomical research, developments, and strategies, including his own research on binary stars and planet hunting.  John also has the chance to ask his burning question.... why do planets have magnetic fields? 

Dr. Oswalt's Faculty Profile:
https://faculty.erau.edu/Terry.Oswalt

A summary of Dr. Oswalt's work:
https://news.erau.edu/headlines/nsf-grant-advances-search-for-ancient-stars-and-student-career-options