Jessica Meir
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Jessica Meir was born on July 1, 1977 and holds dual citizenship of the United States and Sweden. She is a marine biologist, explorer, aircraft pilot, astronaut, and university teacher, and practices Judaism[1].
Her employers have included Harvard University, the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (2013–present), Harvard Medical School (2012–2013), and the University of British Columbia (2009–2012)[2][3][4]. She has received an honorary doctorate from Luleå University of Technology and been inducted into the Maine Women's Hall of Fame[5][6].
Key Facts
- Jessica Meir's place of birth was Caribou, Maine[2].
- Jessica Meir was born on July 1, 1977[3].
- Jessica Meir held citizenship in United States[10].
- Jessica Meir held citizenship in Sweden[11].
- Jessica Meir worked as a marine biologist[4].
- Jessica Meir worked as an explorer[5].
- Jessica Meir's professions included aircraft pilot[6].
- Jessica Meir's professions included astronaut[7].
- Jessica Meir worked as a university teacher[8].
- Among Jessica Meir's employers was Harvard University[12].
- Jessica Meir was employed by Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center[13].
- Jessica Meir's education included a stint at Brown University[14].
- Jessica Meir was educated at Scripps Institution of Oceanography[15].
- Jessica Meir's education included a stint at International Space University[16].
- Jessica Meir received the honorary doctor of Luleå University of Technology[17].
- Jessica Meir received the Maine Women's Hall of Fame[18].
- Jessica Meir's religion is recorded as Judaism[19].
- Jessica Meir is recorded as female[20].
- Jessica Meir's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Jessica Meir is part of NASA Astronaut Group 21[22].
- Jessica Meir's Commons category is recorded as Jessica Meir[23].
- Jessica Meir's astronaut mission is recorded as Soyuz MS-15[24].
- Jessica Meir's astronaut mission is recorded as SpaceX Crew-12[25].
- Jessica Meir earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[26].
- Jessica Meir's family name is recorded as Meir[27].
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Origins and Family
Jessica Meir's place of birth was Caribou, Maine[2]. She was born on July 1, 1977[3].
Education
Educated at Brown University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1765[30], headquartered in Providence[31]; Scripps Institution of Oceanography[15], a research institute[32], in United States[33], founded in 1903[34]; and International Space University[16], a university[35], in France[36], founded in 1987[37]. Jessica Meir earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include marine biologist[4], explorer[5], aircraft pilot[6], astronaut[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Harvard University[12], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1636[40], headquartered in Cambridge[41] and Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center[13], a NASA facility[42], in United States[43], founded in 1961[44].
Recognition
Awards received include honorary doctor of Luleå University of Technology[17], an award[45], in Sweden[46] and Maine Women's Hall of Fame[18], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1990[49].
Personal Life
Jessica Meir's religion is recorded as Judaism[19].
Why It Matters
Jessica Meir has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Jessica Meir born?
Jessica Meir's place of birth was Caribou, Maine[2].
What did Jessica Meir do for work?
Jessica Meir worked as marine biologist[4], explorer[5], aircraft pilot[6], astronaut[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Jessica Meir go to school?
Jessica Meir was educated at Brown University[14], Scripps Institution of Oceanography[15], and International Space University[16].
What awards did Jessica Meir receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of Luleå University of Technology[17] and Maine Women's Hall of Fame[18].