Dr. Tracy Fanara, aka Inspector Planet, is a passionate environmental engineer and research scientist working to extend humanity’s time on earth. In her current role, Tracy is the Coastal Modeling Manager for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), developing systems in pursuit of a Unified Earth Systems model to answer big questions such as biodiversity, climate change impacts, and hurricane tracking.
Science is all about asking questions and seeking answers with hard work, passion, and an innate curiosity of how the world works. Let's work together to save the world, but to do that, we have to learn more about the world in which we live. In this episode of Inspector Planet, Dr. Tracy Fanara talks about the quickest animal in the world and answers animal questions from kids!
The SciFest All Access virtual expo – a program of the USA Science & Engineering Festival – took place online September 26 through October 31, 2020. SciFest featured engaging STEM activities and performances that celebrate the excitement of STEM for K-12 students, college students, educators, and families.