A stranger to the beyond, Dr. Perez shares her vision of the nation's involvement in space exploration and research - through her brainchild, Diwata-1, the first Filipino satellite - to improve the livelihood of farmers and such through its advanced capability in weather prediction. As children, we are all told to shoot for the starsâ€"to nurture a spirit of limitless ambition and idealism. To most people, this belief was a superfluous metaphor, but to Doctor Gay Jane Perez, it is her job. As one of the project leads behind Diwata-1, the first satellite built and designed entirely by Filipinos, the stars are her playground. Through it, she hopes to shift the current national conversation to one that is more supportive of the role of space science in creating opportunities for Filipinos on the ground. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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