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Aida Behmard

Aida Behmard

Grad student in the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences

Hometown: Salem, OR

Date of this Interview: April 2, 2020


What do you research?

I study exoplanets - planets that exist outside the solar system, orbiting stars other than the sun.

Why does space inspire you?

I'm inspired by space because, as a field of study, it addresses what I believe to be the most fascinating scientific question - why are we here?

If you were a celestial body which celestial body would you be and why?

Molecular gas cloud

A molecular gas cloud is a stretch for a celestial body, but I'd like to be one because I think stellar nurseries are cool!


Aida with the telescopes that she uses to conduct her research.

Aida with the telescopes that she uses to conduct her research.



Congratulations to KISS Affiliate Aida Behmard on winning the Three Minute Thesis Competition hosted by the Caltech Library and Graduate Studies Office on April 19, 2022!