astronauts and actresses

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What do the two careers in the post title have in common? They are both women! I went to an event the other day where I got to hang out with my astronaut colleague Dr. Cagle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yvonne_Cagle to support her really amazing outreach for STEM and while I was there, I met the super cool actress from Hidden Figures, Karan Kendrick!



I encourage you to check out her site and girls empowerment tour (and awesome t-shirt and other swag that supports women in STEM) http://www.karankendrick.com/

In a later talk by Dr. Cagle, I learned how she came to be on stage at the 2017 Oscars with the entire cast and the original Hidden Figures. She shared that every journey starts with a dream and a step, and every step gets you closer to a goal, though you don't always know it at the time. Both ladies shared the importance of working smart, positive attitude, and going for your passion- no matter what anyone says. I am inspired, and know that I must make the time to blog more, and dream more.  I don't know that I will ever be on an Oscar stage, but I am inspired to dream Big and dream STEM! What's your dream?
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Women and Drones

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What an amazing past year it has been, I have completed more school, given over 50 talks advocating STEM, diversity, and technology, made new friends and found new topics to enjoy. I am so very grateful for a life in STEM. Recently, I was fortunate to recently meet the super cool, stylish, smart, and lovely President of Women in Drones!

Did you know women are drone operators, makers, pilots, designers, and more? We Are! And we have so much to offer this relatively new field, equity and diversity are more encouraged and possible than ever before. It is very exciting. Check out the links below for more!

http://womenanddrones.com/

http://fortune.com/2015/07/01/women-drone-industry/
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/9-incredible-ways-apos-using-145141619.html

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My Life in Tech

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Wow, time is truly flying. It seems I am always apologizing for my lack of blogging. It is certainly not for a lack of tech, or a lack of caring. My life in tech has had me literally all over the world and sometimes out of internet! I would not trade it for anything. I am very grateful to be doing these things and living my dreams. I hope you are out living your dreams too.

Some of the fun recent techy things I've been up to- I am excited to have been selected for Silicon Valley's 2017 Women of Influence award, going to Central Asia with Techwomen, South Africa with 500 start ups geeks on a plane African Technology Foundation, Spelman College for their annual Research Festival, User Testing to talk about vision science, and more!

Here are a few of my favorite pics from recent adventures. I don't know if I have mastered style while traveling, but I do think STEM (to include arts, manufacturing, etc.) can allow you to live as glamorous as any celebrity if you choose!

From Central Asia,

To Southern Most Africa,

The future of STEM is clear and here!

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