When I started my studies as an engineering student at RIT, I had no idea what engineers did, just that I wanted to be one so that I could score my dream job at NASA. When I speak at outreach events I often get asked by young people, "What does your average day at work… Continue reading A Day in the Life of an Aerospace Engineer
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Is Grad School “Worth It”?
I often get asked if you need a Master's degree to XYZ (i.e. become an astronaut, work for NASA, be a respected, successful engineer, you name it). My answer is generally no, you do not NEED it but I always follow it with an important caveat. I think getting an advanced degree can be incredibly… Continue reading Is Grad School “Worth It”?
Every Great Adventure Begins with a Single Step
The beginning of my life's biggest adventure and a lesson about believing in the power of your dreams.