
Space Suits
Gearing up for a space mission.
I am passionate about STEM outreach for underserved youth. Whether I'm teaching space camp in South Korea or educating a class about deep space operations -- I love showing students that they are capable of learning about space! I am currently on the board of directors for the Pasadena YWCA, a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. I also am on the board for Magnitude.io, a company that aims to provide tools to educate the next generation in STEM. I am constantly on the lookout for avenues to spread my message and encourage young people to shoot for the stars!
Find out how you can do community science right from home by watching the girls and I on the "Super Sensors" episode of PBS Scigirls! On this episode expect to learn more about my job operating insturments in space and how you can build sensors to monitor the wildlife in your own backyard.
I try to capture the spirit of my mission whenever I can. Imagery is a great way to convey feelings and tell a story so here is a glimpse of mine.
Gearing up for a space mission.
Launching bottle rockets at space camp.
Looking a stars and celestial bodies at space camp.
A model set out at JPL to commemorate the sucessful landing of Insight on Mars.
A car used to help land a plane flying NASA instruments.
I presented and sat on a panel with the First Man screen writer.
Watching a talk about Earth mission MISR during JPL Open House.
I am happy to speak to a wide variety of audiences in a range of formats. Whether it is a small classroom presentation, a podcast, panel discussion, mentorship program or virtual talk for college students, I can be maleable to the need. Please reach out to me with any inquiries.
This talk centers around my personal story of successes and failures. I cover how I came to learn about and attend MIT as well as how I eventually got the job at NASA JPL. I also provide some brief background on what I currently work on and generally aim to inspire the audience and leave them with a desire to pursue their dreams, despite doubt and naysayers, whatever they may be.
I am always finding ways to keep audiences engaged during these difficult times. I am able to give the same experience of presentations virtually, with the added bonus of being able to take audience questions in real-time via chat features.
Finding ways to connect with young people, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds, is one of my goals. I often chat with students one-on-one, participate in mentorship programs, and give my advice for navigating school, choosing a major, landing internships, interviews, resume creation, and any other questions a student may have.
Outside of work and outreach I enjoy a few different hobbies. Check out some of my SCUBA videos or add me on video game platforms!
SCUBA has given me an entirely new perspective of the ocean and our planet. We must protect sealife and do our part to keep our waters clean.
Creating a an entire costume based on a video game character I love to play was one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had!