Christie: NASA Astronaut Instructor, Flight Controller, Human Spaceflight Programs, International Space Station, Project Management; Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Project Management

15/08/2023 1h 16min Episodio 60
Christie: NASA Astronaut Instructor, Flight Controller, Human Spaceflight Programs, International Space Station, Project Management; Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Project Management

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Episode Synopsis

Many kids have dreams of becoming an astronaut or working at NASA, but how many actually pursue the path to that dream?  As a high school student, after watching the movie Apollo 13, Christie knew that she was interested in working at NASA.  Join us as Christie shares highlights about her degree in Aerospace Engineering, her work as a NASA Academy student, and how her path has progressed through her work today.  Her roles within Human Space flight include projects with the International Space Station and as an Astronaut Instructor at NASA. Christie tells us about her time working abroad in Europe, the value of her education in Project Management, the importance of internships and mentorship, and how people with a variety of backgrounds and areas of expertise can find their place working at NASA. 

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