The universe, Dungeons and Dragons and self-discovery: An interview with Mikayla Huffman

Today's guest, Mikayla Huffman, is pursuing a PhD in astrophysical and planetary sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. Huffman's research delves into numerical modeling of impacts onto icy bodies, crater mapping on rocky bodies and cometary spectroscopy. She is also an exceptional dungeon master (DM) who leads epic, year-plus campaigns through a variety of Dungeons and Dragons worlds. Tune in to hear more about astrophysics and the manner D&D creates space for people to discover how they want to show up in our modern world.

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For more about Mikayla's research and love of Dungeons and Dragons, visit Mikayla's website.

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Mikayla's Youtube channel.

 

Music by Nelson Walker.

Episodes recorded at Interplay Recording in Boulder, CO.Written and produced by Erika Randall and Tim Grassley.