This clip from Tennessee Explorers showcases Keivan Stassun, who faced the challenge of melding his love of interstellar mysteries with his goal of helping others achieve the American dream. With a first name meaning "Saturn" in his father's native Persian, Keivan found his path to the stars in the hostile Arizona desert.

Tennessee's history began with exploration, and that same adventurous spirit lives on today. World class explorers across Tennessee are doing amazing research in my different types of science; creating new technologies and mentoring the next generation of explorers.