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Architectural Estimator: Brennetta Harris

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Meet Brennetta Harris, an architectural estimator at CMI Architectural Products.

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Arqueóloga Ambiental | Environmental Archaeologist: Isabel Rivera Collazo

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Isabel es una arqueóloga ambiental que disfruta trabajando en la ciencia, descubriendo cosas y creando conocimiento.

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Bat Biologist: Erin Gillam

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Erin Gillam is a biologist who uses bat sounds to control insect pests on farms.

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Bicycle Engineer: Rachel Gitajn

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Meet Rachel Gitajn, a design engineer at Quality Bicycle Products.

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Bioengineer: Tammy Reid Bush

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Tammy Reid Bush is a bioengineer who specializes in “healthy” seating.

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Bióloga | Biologist: Amelia Merced

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Dr. Amelia is a microscopist in Puerto Rico researching plant development and diversity.

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Biologist: Elizabeth Stryjewski

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Dr. Elizabeth Stryjewski studies plant growth in low-gravity.

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Biomedical Engineer: Amy Alexander

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Amy uses her creativity and the power of technology to 3D print tools that help surgeons.

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Biomedical Engineer: Tejal Desai

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Tejal Desai is a biomedical engineer who designs tiny medicine capsules.

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Biomedical Engineer: Victoria Velez

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Meet Victoria Velez, a process engineer at Boston Scientific.

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Cheetah Conservationist: Laurie Marker

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Zoologist Dr. Laurie Marker works to conserve Namibia’s endangered cheetah population.

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Chemist: Bridgette Shannon

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Meet Dr. Bridgette Shannon, a chemical engineer at 3M.

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Data Analyst: Omayra Ortega

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Omayra is a data analyst doing research to improve health outcomes.

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Ecologista y Pedagoga | Ecologist and Teacher: Violeta Garcia

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Dr. Violeta García uses engaging STEM learning experiences to advance diverse students.

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Entomologist: Betty Faber

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Dr. Betty Faber is an entomologist who studies the complexities of cockroaches.

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Firefighter: Kate Heckaman

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Meet Kate Heckaman, a firefighter in the St. Paul Fire Department.

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Forest Canopy Researcher: Nalini Nadkarni

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Nalini Nadkarni studies plants that grow in the forest canopy without roots in the ground.

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Galactic Astronomer: Marianne Takamiya

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Astronomer Dr. Marianne Takamiya studies the history of galaxies and the makeup of stars.

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Gameplay Engineer: Aubrey Scott

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Aubrey’s experience as a trans woman of color fuels a passion for making inclusive games.

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Glue-ologist: Lesley Hamming

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Lesley Hamming studies mussels and their ability to stick to almost anything.

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Ingeniera de Software | Software Engineer: Natalia Rodriguez

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Natalia is a software engineer who designs data visualizations people can understand and learn from.

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Ingeniera Eléctrica | Electrical Engineer: Laura Valencia

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Laura is an electrical engineer who works on things people use everyday.

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Ingeniera en Materiales | Materials Engineer: Alma Stephanie Tapia

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Alma Stephanie is a Metallurgical and Materials Engineer at the NASA Johnson Space Center.

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Ingeniera Industrial | Industrial Engineer: Orietta Verdugo

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Orietta is an industrial engineer, currently working in the tech industry.

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Instrument Design Lab Team Lead: Rachel Rivera

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Rachel helps design new satellite instruments to support science gathering missions.

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Instrument Operations Systems Engineer: Janelle Wellons

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As an engineer at JPL, Janelle worked on instruments sent to orbit the moon and Saturn.

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IT Project Manager: Pallavi Sharma

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Meet Pallavi Sharma, an IT project manager at Seagate Technology.

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Journeyman Carpenter: Cynthia Aguilera

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Meet Cynthia Aguilera, a journeyman carpenter at McGough Construction.

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Marine Biologist: Michelle Jefferies

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Marine biologist Michelle Jefferies works with and researches sea otters.

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Marine Geologist: Carol Reiss

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Marine geologist Carol Reiss studies tectonic plate movement and earthquakes.

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Mars Rover Engineer: Ayanna Howard

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NASA roboticist Dr. Ayanna Howard uses artificial intelligence (AI) to build Mars rovers.

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Medicinal Chemist: Becca Cuellar

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Becca is a medicinal chemist who works on creating treatments for serious illnesses.

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Mineralogist: Elizabeth Arrendondo

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Mineralogist Liz Arredondo studies the water hidden inside of minerals.

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Mud Scientist: Laura Triplett

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Environmental geologist Dr. Laura Triplett studies human effects on water quality.

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Nanoparticle Safety Scientist: Christy Haynes

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Chemist Dr. Christy Haynes investigates how nanoparticles interact with our immune system.

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NASA Intern: Kirsi

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Kirsi relies on her grit to overcome setbacks and now provides critical parts to the ISS.

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NASA Profile: Aarthi Vijayakumar, College Student

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Aarthi is a college student interested in the effects of space travel on human biology.

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Octopus Trainer: Lisa MacCartney

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Marine biologist Lisa MacCartney works with octopi at the Underwater Adventures aquarium.

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Pedagoga | Teacher: Andrea Chaves

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Andrea, a native of Colombia, is an innovative leader and educator.

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Physician: Rebeccah Rodriguez Regner

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Rebeccah was the Medical Director for Team USA athletes at the Rio Olympics.

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Pilot / Aviation Representative: Rachel Obermoller

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Meet Rachel Obermoller, a pilot for the MN Dept. of Transportation.

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Primate Scientist: Lisa Parr

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Primate Scientist Lisa Parr studies how chimpanzees communicate.

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Renewable Energy Scientist: Sandra Begay-Campbell

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Renewable energy engineer, Sandra Begay-Campbell, helps energize the Navajo Nation.

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Robotic Life Scientist: Cynthia Breazeal

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Cynthia Breazeal is a ground-breaking robot designer.

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Robotic Soccer Scientist: Manuela Veloso

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Manuela Veloso is increasing the learning abilities of her robots through robot soccer.

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Roboticist: Una-May O’Reilly

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Engineer Dr. Una-May O’Reilly designs robots that function without human help.

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Software Engineer: Antoinette Smith

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Antoinette builds web apps that enable creativity and empowers her community.

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Software Engineer: Caroline Karanja

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Meet Caroline Karanja, a freelance software engineer.

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Space Station Explorer: Abby

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Abby seeks adventure, from doing math to exploring Chicago to sending bacteria to space!

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Space Station Explorer: Abby Sofía

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Abby Sofía loves creating things, building robots, and sending experiments to the ISS!

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Space Station Explorer: Julia

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Julia is an explorer whose passion is reflected in her Design Challenge space experiment.

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Space Station Explorer: Sarah

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Dedication fuels Sarah in robotics, debate team, and pursuit of her space research dreams.

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Toyologist: Katie Broughton

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Katie Broughton is an engineer who focuses on the science of mechanical toys.

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Traffic Engineer: JoNette Kuhnau

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Meet JoNette Kuhnau, a traffic/civil engineer at Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.

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Urban Play Researcher: Corliss Outley

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Corliss Outley researches how city kids play and what they’d change in their neighborhood.

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Volcano Scientist: Karin Block

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Igneous petrologist, Dr. Karin Block, studies the history of the rocks beneath New York.

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Weather Scientist: Robbie Hood

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NASA atmospheric scientist Robbie Hood studies hurricanes and their origins.

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Web Developer / Project Manager: Emmaly Manchanthasouk

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Meet Emmaly Manchanthasouk, a business analyst at Land O’ Lakes.

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Web Developer: Idit Harel

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After working at the MIT Media Lab, web developer Idit Harel invented a website for kids.

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Welder / Instructor: Seven Bailey

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Meet Seven Bailey, a welder/instructor at Dunwoody College of Technology.

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Wetland Ecologist: Ariana Sutton-Grier

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Ariana Sutton-Grier studies the health of the wetlands in North Carolina.

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Wildlife Biologist: Aimee Hurt

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Biologist Aimee Hurt trains her dog to find bear scat (i.e., poop) in Yellowstone Park.

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Wind Researcher: Ameri Gurley

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Ameri Gurley studies the damaging affects of storm winds.

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