Surprisingly STEM: Thermal Blanket Technician Paula Cain | NASA Goddard

Surprisingly STEM: Thermal Blanket Technician Paula Cain | NASA Goddard

You will surely get wrapped-up in this episode of Surprisingly STEM featuring Paula Cain, a thermal blanket technician at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. She covers why things sent into space need to be protected by a thermal blanket, and shares how two of her passions—fashion design and Star Trek—were interwoven into an exciting career at NASA!

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)

We are launching STEM Engagement to new heights with learning resources that connect teachers, students, parents and caregivers to the inspiring work at NASA. Join us as we apply science, technology, engineering and mathematics to explore space, improve aeronautics, examine Earth and strive to land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon with the Artemis program. 

Credit: NASA STEM

Duration: 6 minutes

Release Date: May 22, 2023

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