Dr. Laura Mazzino - Measuring Space Weather

The PAM Talks

What would happen if the Earth experienced a severe geomagnetic storm? Blackouts? Loss of communication networks? Satellite failure? In this episode of The PAM Talks, host Ciara Chisholm explores this question and more with guest mentor, Dr. Laura Mazzino, an assistant professor at the University of Calgary specializing in space physics. Dr. Mazzino shares her journey from humble beginnings in Argentina to her current role, an inspiring story of perseverance and determination. Through her expertise, she explains the potential impacts of geomagnetic storms on our technology, including disruptions to satellite communication and power grids. We learn about the interconnectedness of space weather and its effects on Earth, highlighting the importance of studying and understanding these phenomena.

• Host: Ciara Chisholm, Masters Student, University of Calgary
• Edited by: Anja Rabus, Masters Student, University of Calgary
• Produced by: Becky Booth, PhD Candidate, Astrophysics, University of Calgary

The PAM Talks gratefully acknowledges support from the University of Calgary Graduate Student Association Quality Money grant program.