Elizabeth Jens (born 1984) is an Australian propulsion engineer who works at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Elizabeth Jens | |
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 Jens in 2019 US Embassy Canberra video | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne Stanford University |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| Thesis | Hybrid rocket combustion and applications to space exploration missions (2015) |
Early life and education edit
Jens is from Torquay, Victoria.[1][2] She decided at the age of twelve that she wanted to be an astronaut, after seeing a talk from one of the Apollo astronauts in Geelong.[3] She went to school at Sacred Heart College, Geelong, where she was encouraged to study maths and physics.[2] She studied at the University of Melbourne, graduating with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and bachelor's degree in physics in 2008.[2][4] She attended an introductory course at the International Space University at Ames Research Center.[3] She completed her graduate studies as a Fulbright scholar (sponsored by BHP) and Rotary International Scholar at Stanford University.[5][6][7] After her Masters, Jens joined Jet Propulsion Laboratory as an intern, before beginning a PhD in aeronautics and astronautics.[2] Jens was an Amelia Earhart Fellow in 2012 and 2014.[8][9] She completed her PhD, "Hybrid Rocket Combustion and Applications to Space Exploration Missions" in 2016, under the supervision of Brian Cantwell and Scott Hubbard.[10][11] Whilst still a student, Jens was recognised as an Emerging Space Industry Leader.[12]
Career edit
Jens works on a cold-gas subsystem for Mars 2020.[2] She is also designing the propulsion systems for interplanetary SmallSat missions.[13]
Jens is involved with several initiatives to increase Australia's investment in the space industry.[14][15][16] She appeared on Australia's Science Channel as an expert discussing Elon Musk's Mars plan.[17] She took part in the Australia SXSW Festival.[18][19] She supports Tech Girls Canada.[20] In 2018 Jens was listed as a Game Changer by Vogue (magazine).[21][22]
References edit
- ^ "The Woman Blazing a Trail in Science". www.heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "A Torquay engineer is chasing her dream to become an astronaut". The Weekly Review. 4 August 2016. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Meet A Rocket Woman: Elizabeth Jens, Propulsion Engineer, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) – Rocket Women". rocket-women.com. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "A step into the heavens | 3010". mag.alumni.unimelb.edu.au. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Beth Jens - Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship". Rotary Club of Horsham. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Beth Jens, Ambassadorial Scholar". Rotary Club of Fremont Warm Springs Sunrise. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Ambassadorial Scholar Beth Jens | Rotary District 9780". rotary9780.org. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Awardees". Zonta International District 23. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ Jens, Elizabeth; Tarantino, Paul; Preudhomme, Michael; Hinchman, Robyn; Nakazono, Barry; Vaughan, David (2017). "Precision cleaning samples for science analysis using a gas-based dust removal tool". 2017 IEEE Aerospace Conference. pp. 1–12. doi:10.1109/AERO.2017.7943960. ISBN 978-1-5090-1613-6. S2CID 37341694.
- ^ "Time out with Beth Jens: an astronaut in the making". Melbourne Catholic. Archived from the original on 6 April 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Hybrid rocket combustion and applications to space exploration missions". purl.stanford.edu. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Commercial Space Wiki / ESIL-06". commercialspace.pbworks.com. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Dr Elizabeth Jens - Australia's Most Innovative Engineers". innovativeengineers.com.au. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ FM, Player, Episode 4: Beth Jens, retrieved 5 April 2018
- ^ "Australia to Space: How to launch your career". Faculty of ECMS Blog. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ Trade, corporateName= Department of Foreign Affairs and. "Australian Consulate-General in". losangeles.consulate.gov.au. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Elon Musk's Mars Plan: Expert Analysis". Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Beth Jens". australiasxsw.com. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "G'Day USA to launch inaugural AustraliaHouse at SXSW 2018 from 11 Mar - 16 Mar in Austin, Texas". Campaign Brief Australia. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Elizabeth Jens". www.techgirls.ca. Archived from the original on 6 April 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ Epaminondas, George (11 March 2018). "Elizabeth Jens Vogue Game Changers 2018 - Vogue Australia". www.vogue.com.au. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ Jens, Beth (26 March 2018). "Australian NASA engineer Beth Jens on the future of space exploration - Vogue Australia". www.vogue.com.au. Retrieved 5 April 2018.