What's your next mission? Lauren Fell argues that intellectual diversity is valuable, even in highly specialized fields like space exploration. Lauren's journey from psychology to the space industry began with her success in several NASA engineering design challenges.

As cofounder of Lunaria One, a space startup project that aims put plants on the moon, Lauren embodies a unique fusion of psychology, inventiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit. Currently an Associate Lecturer at QUT, Lauren's passion for pushing the boundaries of space exploration and education is evident in her PhD research, creating a quantum cognitive theory of intuitive trust, and integrating physics, psychology, and technology.

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