In my world, not even the sky is the limit.

Hello and welcome to my website! My name is Kate Gunderson and I’m a mechanical, aerospace, and flight test engineer on a mission to empower women to confidently thrive in the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

As a former NASA engineer, current test pilot school student and Boston Marathoner, I know a thing or two about chasing dreams and making them come true. I believe deeply in the importance of pushing the boundaries of your comfort zone in order to achieve both personal and professional success. Take it from me, when armed with hard work and passion, not even the sky is the limit.

Flight Test Engineering

After announcing my big news that I was selected on a full fellowship to attend the National Test Pilot School, I received a lot of interest from readers wanting to know a whole lot more about flight test engineering and the adventure I’ll be embarking on come January 2022! This is the first of a… Continue reading Flight Test Engineering

NASA’s Astronaut Application

Ever dreamt of becoming a NASA astronaut? Read for a sneak peek into the application for the most competitive job in the universe!

How I Scored My Dream Job

When I started college, I had no idea what engineers did but I knew from patrolling the internet that if I wanted to work at NASA (something I had dreamt about since I was in second grade), then a degree in engineering was probably the way to go. I ended up scoring my first of… Continue reading How I Scored My Dream Job