Podcast Episode 107 – Purdue Astronaut Panel
SUMMARY
This Is Purdue, the official podcast for Purdue University, highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap.
Hosted by Purdue University alum, Brian Lamb School of Communication graduate, and Indiana native Kate Young, “This Is Purdue” aims to examine all of the incredible accomplishments of Boilermakers and their contributions to the world.
Below, you’ll find helpful information, stories, and social media content regarding this episode of “This Is Purdue.”
STRATEGY
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to five members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts: Sirisha Bandla (BS aeronautical and astronautical engineering ’11), Drew Feustel (BS solid earth sciences ’89, MS geophysics ’91), Beth Moses (BS aeronautical and astronautical engineering ’92, MS aeronautics and astronautics ’94), Mark Polansky (BS aeronautical and astronautical engineering ’78, MS aeronautics and astronautics ’78) and Audrey Powers (BS aeronautical and astronautical engineering ’99).
These five Purdue astronauts came together for the first time at the live “This Is Purdue” podcast panel during the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Event, presented by Purdue University.
Listen as this panel of astronauts, which includes Boilermakers with both NASA and commercial spaceflight backgrounds at Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin and Barrios Technology, share what they found most surprising about their personal experiences in space, the specialness behind viewing a total solar eclipse with more than 50,000 people at the iconic IMS and their perspectives on where the future of spaceflight is heading.
Plus, you’ll hear how the journeys and legacies of past Boilermaker astronauts brought them to Purdue, how their passion for space exploration deepened as students and what it means to them to inspire the next generation to take the leap into space as future members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts.
Check out this memorable episode — it’s only on “This Is Purdue,” the official Purdue University podcast!
RESOURCES INCLUDE:
- · Links to the podcast
- · Social graphics
- · Suggested social post copy
LINKS and UTM PARAMETERS
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UTM campaign: this_is_purdue_purdue_astronaut_panel
UTM medium: Social (or email)
UTM source: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram (or email newsletter name)
Link to the podcast: https://stories.purdue.edu/podcast/purdue-astronaut-panel
General podcast page: https://stories.purdue.edu/podcast/
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-purdue/id1496040232
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1npQBIaTzFnCvDlzeiNV7j?si=h0K1NkdwTMeu-MlzckGaHw
AVAILABLE ASSETS
The following assets are available for download and use. Social assets include files for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Instagram Stories.
SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDANCE POSTING TIPS
Digital engagement is a powerful platform to share Purdue stories and posts with past, present and future Boilermakers. Here are some tips to help your posts shine:
- · Keep posts short and direct
- · Link all posts back to our landing page
- · Include photos, videos or GIFs
- · Use short URLs
SUGGESTED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
LinkedIn + Facebook
- For the first time ever, five members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts came together at the @IndianapolisMotorSpeedway for a live #ThisIsPurdue podcast panel during the Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Event, presented by Purdue University. Dive deeper into the world of space exploration with astronauts Sirisha Bandla, Drew Feustel, Beth Moses, Mark Polansky and Audrey Powers as they share their perspectives on what it’s like to travel to space, the future of spaceflight and why they’re proud to be #Boilermakers. <link>
- Houston — we have a live panel! 🚀 Check out our extra special #ThisIsPurdue episode featuring five @NASA, @VirginGalactic and @blueorigin astronauts who are sharing stories from their first experiences traveling to space, the gravity of being together for a total solar eclipse and their time as #Boilermakers. You don’t want to miss this one: <link>
- 4,000+ spectators in person and online. 50 states. 35 countries. 5 continents. 5 Purdue astronauts. 1 once-in-a-lifetime event. Listen to our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode featuring stories and insights from five members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts, recorded live at the @IndianapolisMotorSpeedway during the Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Event, presented by #PurdueUniversity. 💫 <link>
- For the first time ever, five members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts came together at the @indianapolismotorspeedway for a live #ThisIsPurdue podcast panel during the Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Event, presented by Purdue University. Dive deeper into the world of space exploration with astronauts @SirishaBandla, @astro_feustel, @astro_beth, Mark Polansky and Audrey Powers as they share their perspectives on what it’s like to travel to space, the future of spaceflight and why they’re proud to be #Boilermakers. Listen to the full episode at the 🔗 in bio. 👆
- Houston — we have a live panel! 🚀 This week, during a special #ThisIsPurdue episode, @NASA, @virgingalactic and @blueorigin astronauts @SirishaBandla, @astro_feustel, @astro_beth, Mark Polansky and Audrey Powers are sharing stories about their first experiences traveling to space, the gravity of being together for a total solar eclipse and their time as #Boilermakers. You don’t want to miss this one: 🔗 in bio. 👆
- Listen to our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode featuring stories and insights from five members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts, @SirishaBandla, @astro_feustel, @astro_beth, Mark Polansky and Audrey Powers, recorded live at the @IndianapolisMotorSpeedway Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Event, presented by #PurdueUniversity. 💫 🔗 in bio.
- For the first time ever, five members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts came together at the @IMS for a live #ThisIsPurdue podcast panel during the Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Event, presented by Purdue University. You don’t want to miss this one! <link>
- Houston — we have a live panel! 🚀 Listen to our special #ThisIsPurdue episode as #Purdue astronauts @SirishaBandla, @Astro_Feustel, @VGChiefTrainer, @Astro_127 and @AudreyKPowers share their experiences in space and why they’re proud to be #Boilermakers. <link>
- 4k+ spectators. 50 states. 35 countries. 5 #Purdue astronauts. 1 once-in-a-lifetime event. Check out our #ThisIsPurdue episode with astronauts @SirishaBandla, @Astro_Feustel, @VGChiefTrainer, @Astro_127 and @AudreyKPowers, recorded live at the @IMS. 💫 <link>
TAGGING RECOMMENDATIONS
Please tag Purdue University and use the hashtag #ThisIsPurdue
Facebook: @PurdueUniversity
Twitter: @lifeatpurdue
Instagram: @lifeatpurdue
Other tagging options include:
@NASA
@IndianapolisMotorSpeedway
@virgingalactic
@blueorigin
@astro_beth (IG)
@SirishaBandla (IG, TW)
@Astro_Feustel (IG, TW)
@VGChiefTrainer (TW)
@Astro_127 (TW)
@AudreyKPowers (TW)
@IMS (TW)
CAMPAIGN SPECIFIC HASHTAGS
#ThisIsPurdue
CAMPUSWIDE HASHTAGS
#PurdueUniversity
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