Anna Taylor is a Ph.D. student in planetary sciences at the University of Arizona, USA, where she studies the upper atmospheres of exoplanets. Her research examines how hydrogen and helium escape from hot Jupiter-sized exoplanets under intense stellar radiation, utilizing hydrodynamic simulations, stellar flux models, and spectroscopic observations to investigate planetary evolution and star–planet interactions.
Receiving the 2025 Sharon Langenbeck Amelia Earhart Fellowship has strengthened Anna's dedication to planetary science and educational equity. She hopes to pursue a career in academia that combines research, teaching and mentorship to foster a more inclusive scientific community and inspire future generations.
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