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»
Oculus Rift Lone Echo Launch: Collaborating for the Future of Space
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddrEIXFeNVI Make sure you watch the video trailer of Lone Echo - a virtual reality space game that is out of this world! Click here to watch! Imagine embarking on a virtual reality journey that will give you a hands-on approach to exploring space unlike anything ... READ MORE»
Kennedy Space Center Appearance and Photo Opportunity With Astronaut Abby
I am thrilled to announce that I will be taking a break from my summer astrobiology internship at Kennedy Space Center to appear at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center as part of their Summer of Mars. I will speak and answer questions about my own journey to Mars as well as my nonprofit The ... READ MORE»
Astronaut Abby Is Running the Space Coast Marathon! Here is how you can join the fun!
I am excited to announce that The Mars Generation has assembled a team for the Space Coast Marathon and Half Marathon on November 26, 2017. I will be joining the fun by training and running my first marathon! While I have been a student-athlete for years, running a marathon will be a new and ... READ MORE»
Astronaut Abby NASA Expert Virtual Visit: One Woman’s Journey To Become The First To Walk On Mars
I am excited to share that I served as a NASA Virtual Expert through their Digital Learning Network on Wednesday, April 19th. The Digital Learning Network hosts closed interactive video conferences with classrooms or live stream events where an expert on a subject topic is selected to talk to ... READ MORE»
Astronaut Abby Appearance on the Smithsonian STEM in 30 Show: The Women Paving the Way to Mars
On April 12, 2017 I traveled in the wee hours of the morning (3am start time to be exact) from my college in Boston to Washington D.C. for a fun adventure. I visited my friends at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum , to be part of a live filming of their TV series called STEM In 30. The ... READ MORE»
Taking on SXSW: GenZ The Next Power Brokers
I participated in my first SXSW panel on March 12, 2017 as a representative of the next generation of leaders. The panel was titled "GenZ: The Next Power Brokers" and was about next generation of women who are positioned to lead the world. I was honored to be asked by the panel host, Sweety High, ... READ MORE»
UAE: International STEM and Space Ambassador Visit [Video]
I served as an International STEM and Space Ambassador for The Mars Generation and toured the United Arab Emirates by invitation of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) during the last two weeks of January 2017. During my tour I visited local Dubai schools, science centers and the MBRSC as ... READ MORE»
Why Potatoes Matter for Deep Space Exploration?
With the 2nd annual potato challenge underway through my nonprofit organization, The Mars Generation, I know the question arises as to why potatoes matter? And here is the answer! While the potato challenge may be a fun and interactive worldwide event that takes place online, it is not all fun ... READ MORE»
