The Mars Generation and I are so excited for #FlightSuitFriday this Friday February 15th and next Friday, February 22nd, 2019. Join us for a chance to win some super cool FREE TMG gear! What is #FlightSuitFriday? A day to bring awareness to the role ‘flight’ plays in space and STEM! We are ... READ MORE»
Can astronauts experience motion sickness in space? | #AskAbby Space and Science Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpb_VFwID8w I am so excited to announce the release of a new weekly series called the #AskAbby Space and Science Show from The Mars Generation! Each Tuesday, I will be answering crazy, zany, out-of-this-world questions that YOU submit! Do you have an burning ... READ MORE»
Astronaut Abby Appears at Kennedy Space Center Representing The Mars Generation [VIDEO]
I was honored to be invited to speak about The Mars Generation as part of the Kennedy Space Center’s Summer of Mars events! On August 5, 2017, I made an appearance at the Kennedy Space Center as a special guest speaker to talk about my nonprofit and our important work at The Mars Generation. After ... READ MORE»
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Gives Great Advice to Kids
I came across this comic yesterday depicting the recent advice astronaut Chris Hadfield of Canada gave to a young fan during a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" session where participants were literally able to ask any questions they had to Astronaut Hadfield who is currently aboard the ISS. The fan asked ... READ MORE»
Infographic: The Value of a STEM Education
The facts are clear...STEM is important to the future of the American economy. Yet as a country we do not have enough students prepared to meet the need. How can you encourage students to be interested in STEM education? Check out this great infographic created by Edutopia about the Value of STEM ... READ MORE»
Getting kids excited about STEM and Space: A cool new digital magazine
Love this! Love it! Thanks to my good friend Danny Sussman - known by many people on Twitter as @TheSuss (he's a big space nerd if you like that stuff follow him) I was introduced to this cool new nonprofit organization called RocketStem Media Foundation. Here's a little info about RocketStem ... READ MORE»
Marine Biology: What’s space got to do with it?
A few years ago I had the opportunity to see a coral reef for the first time. We were in St. Maarten and went snorkeling off an island. I remember being fascinated by everything I saw and not wanting the experience to end. I have always loved science and this visit ignited an interest in marine ... READ MORE»
Space Camp 2012 Day 4: The honeymoon is over
This blog is part of my Space Camp 2012 blog series! Today began with high tensions- everyone in our Mach II Aviation Challenge group has known each other for a few days and the honeymoon period has worn out. Tempers were running high. By the end of the day many tiffs had happened, and many had ... READ MORE»
Space Camp 2012 Day 3: Curiosity Lands on Mars Igniting Passion and Excitement
This blog is part of my Space Camp 2012 blog series! It may be serendipity that the historical landing of NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity successfully landed last night while I was at Space Camp. Or it may be that it’s my destiny to become the first person on Mars and the landing of Curiosity coincides ... READ MORE»
Space Camp 2012 Day 2: The adventure begins before the adventure begins
This blog is part of my Space Camp 2012 blog series! I arrived yesterday at Space Camp one day before the official start of camp. This is the first time I have come to Space Camp all on my own and arriving a day early (check out my post about Day 1 of Space Camp 2012 here) has meant that I have ... READ MORE»
