Elizabeth Jens Explained

Elizabeth Jens
Birth Place:Torquay, Victoria
Nationality:Australian
Workplaces:Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Alma Mater:University of Melbourne
Stanford University
Thesis Title:Hybrid rocket combustion and applications to space exploration missions
Thesis Url:https://purl.stanford.edu/hq136qf4444
Thesis Year:2015

Elizabeth Jens (born 1984) is an Australian propulsion engineer who works at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Early life and education

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. She studied at the University of Melbourne, graduating with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and bachelor's degree in physics in 2008.[4] She attended an introductory course at the International Space University at Ames Research Center. 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. 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

Jens works on a cold-gas subsystem for Mars 2020. 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] She appeared on Australia's Science Channel as an expert discussing Elon Musk's Mars plan.[16] She took part in the Australia SXSW Festival.[17] [18] She supports Tech Girls Canada.[19] In 2018 Jens was listed as a Game Changer by Vogue (magazine).[20] [21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Woman Blazing a Trail in Science. www.heraldsun.com.au. en. 2018-04-05.
  2. News: A Torquay engineer is chasing her dream to become an astronaut. 2016-08-04. The Weekly Review. 2018-04-05. en-US. 12 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141345/https://www.theweeklyreview.com.au/meet/engineer-torquay-chasing-dream-to-become-astronaut-nasa-jpl-beth-jens/. dead.
  3. Web site: Meet A Rocket Woman: Elizabeth Jens, Propulsion Engineer, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) – Rocket Women. rocket-women.com. en-GB. 2018-04-05.
  4. Web site: A step into the heavens 3010. mag.alumni.unimelb.edu.au. en-US. 2018-04-05.
  5. News: Beth Jens - Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship. Rotary Club of Horsham. 2018-04-05.
  6. News: Beth Jens, Ambassadorial Scholar. Rotary Club of Fremont Warm Springs Sunrise. 2018-04-05.
  7. Web site: Ambassadorial Scholar Beth Jens Rotary District 9780. rotary9780.org. 2018-04-05.
  8. Web site: Awardees. Zonta International District 23. en. 2018-04-05.
  9. Book: 10.1109/AERO.2017.7943960. 978-1-5090-1613-6. Precision cleaning samples for science analysis using a gas-based dust removal tool. 2017 IEEE Aerospace Conference. 2017. Jens. Elizabeth. Tarantino. Paul. Preudhomme. Michael. Hinchman. Robyn. Nakazono. Barry. Vaughan. David. 1–12. 37341694.
  10. News: Time out with Beth Jens: an astronaut in the making. Melbourne Catholic. 2018-04-05. en-AU. 6 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180406040329/http://melbournecatholic.org.au/Archive/Features/time-out-with-beth-jens-an-astronaut-in-the-making. dead.
  11. Web site: Hybrid rocket combustion and applications to space exploration missions. purl.stanford.edu. en. 2018-04-05.
  12. Web site: Commercial Space Wiki / ESIL-06. commercialspace.pbworks.com. en. 2018-04-05.
  13. Web site: Dr Elizabeth Jens - Australia's Most Innovative Engineers. innovativeengineers.com.au. 2018-04-05.
  14. News: Australia to Space: How to launch your career. Faculty of ECMS Blog. 2018-04-05. en-US.
  15. Web site: Australian Consulate-General in. Trade. corporateName= Department of Foreign Affairs and. losangeles.consulate.gov.au. 2018-04-05.
  16. News: Elon Musk's Mars Plan: Expert Analysis. 2018-04-05. en.
  17. Web site: Beth Jens. australiasxsw.com. en-US. 2018-04-05.
  18. News: G'Day USA to launch inaugural AustraliaHouse at SXSW 2018 from 11 Mar - 16 Mar in Austin, Texas. Campaign Brief Australia. 2018-04-05.
  19. Web site: Elizabeth Jens. www.techgirls.ca. en-US. 2018-04-05. 6 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180406040902/http://www.techgirls.ca/portraits-of-strength/elizabeth-jens/. dead.
  20. Web site: Elizabeth Jens Vogue Game Changers 2018 - Vogue Australia. Epaminondas. George. www.vogue.com.au. 2018-04-05. 11 March 2018.
  21. Web site: Australian NASA engineer Beth Jens on the future of space exploration - Vogue Australia. Jens. Beth. www.vogue.com.au. 2018-04-05. 26 March 2018.

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