Today JKX Comics honors the work of Aomawa Shields, an astrophysicist whose work revolves around the climate and potential habitability of extrasolar planets (planetary bodies that orbit stars). Dr. Shields utilizes computational-based modeling along with data acquired from space missions to study the surface and atmospheric conditions of extrasolar planets. Her research helps identify potentially habitable planets outside of our solar system. Her work is highly recognized receiving many awards including the NSF CAREER Award, Clare Booth Luce Professorship and a TED fellowship. Dr. Shields encourages the next generation of scientists by founding the Rising Stargirls program. JKX thanks Dr. Shields for her amazing work! #WHM2020 #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM #wocinstem #womenofcolour #womenofcolorscholars #blackandstem #wocintech #wocinspace https://www.instagram.com/p/B97Jpktp5Iy/?igshid=12gqzq9akk737
