
S6E1 - S6 Ep1 Team Cohesion in Extreme Environments with Dr. Dawn Kernagis
Published: January 12, 2026
Duration: 1:25:03
In this episode, Preston discusses mission critical teams with Dr. Dawn Kernagis, the Scientific Director at DEEP. DEEP is an extreme environment technology and exploration organization with a mission to "Make Humans Aquatic." They explore the complexities and dynamics of individuals and teams working in undersea habitats and submersible systems. Dawn shares insights from her extensive experience, including participation in NASA's Extreme Environment Mission Operation (NEMO) project as a crew member for mission 21 and research on optimizing human performance under pressure.
Preston and Dawn cover an array of topics, including the importance of team cohesion, situational awareness...