An unplanned trajectory

Cameo Lance spoke at an American Physical Society meeting about her winding path from an undergraduate degree in physics to the space industry. Throughout her life, Cameo Lance's unique combination of spunk and "Why not?" attitude have landed her opportunities around the world. A dark-matter research experience in Italy. An acting role in a play in Germany. And most recently, a leadership position at an astrophysics start-up. Lance hasn't always gotten what she wanted--including a PhD in particl...