Amy Mainzer
Amy Mainzer | |
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| Born | January 2, 1974 Mansfield, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Stanford University California Institute of Technology University of California, Los Angeles |
| Known for | Astrophysical instrumentation and infrared astronomy |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astrophysics |
| Institutions | University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory |
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Amy Mainzer (born January 2, 1974) is an American astronomer, specializing in astrophysical instrumentation and infrared astronomy. She was the deputy project scientist for the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer and is the principal investigator for its NEOWISE extension to study minor planets and for the future Near Earth Object Surveyor space telescope mission.
She also hosted segments for and served as science curriculum consultant and executive producer for the PBS Kids series Ready Jet Go!.