Join us on Tuesday, May 20 at 5:00 PM PT for a special edition of Red Planet Live, hosted by Ashton Zeth. This important conversation will explore the real-world challenges and opportunities women face in STEM and space careers—sparked in part by the recent all-female Blue Origin suborbital flight and broader discussions around representation and impact in the space and technology industry.
Meet Our Panelists:
Janet Ivey – Creator of Janet’s Planet and a longtime science communicator, Janet is a NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador and Emmy-winning educator focused on inspiring the next generation of scientists and explorers. Her educational content reaches children nationwide via public TV, online platforms, and live programming, with a strong emphasis on space science and STEM literacy.
Janeya Griffin – Founder & CEO of Equity Space Alliance, Janeya is a former NASA contractor and tech transfer specialist dedicated to building a more inclusive space economy. She advocates for historically excluded communities in the space sector through policy, education, and workforce development, ensuring equity remains central to the next chapter of space exploration.
Amy Imhoff – Communications strategist and Cosmic Ambassador for the Cosmic Girls Foundation, Amy works at the intersection of science, media, and advocacy. With clients across NASA, U.S. Space Force, and commercial aerospace, she promotes women’s representation in space and STEM through storytelling, digital strategy, and public engagement. She also supports Princeton University’s upcoming NASA-funded mission as a communications consultant.
Register now to join the live RPL broadcast, submit your questions during the show, and gain insights from three powerful voices in the space and STEM communities.
If you can’t attend live, the full episode will be available afterward on the Mars Society’s YouTube channel, and later on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and RSS feed.
Red Planet Live is the Mars Society’s 60-minute semi-monthly podcast featuring leading voices in Mars and space exploration, STEM education, tech innovation, and space policy. Join us and be part of the conversation!
