866: Astrochemist Studying the Elements of Planet and Star Formation - Dr. Ted Bergin

People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers by Dr. Marie McNeely

May 25, 202644:46Religion & Spirituality

Dr. Edwin "Ted" Bergin is Professor and Chair of Astronomy at the University of Michigan. Ted is an astrochemist who is interested in understanding how and why stars, planets, and living organisms came to be. He examines...

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