Retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly has always been an inspiration to me! With his record-breaking year-long stay in space, he made space flight history, being the American with the longest time living and working in space in a single space flight! Scott Kelly also was a participant in the famous ... READ MORE»
First Harvard Medical School, Then Mars
It’s a long journey to achieve the dream of becoming an astronaut. Since making it my goal to go to space and become the first astronaut to walk on Mars, I have committed myself to the growth of my career (through advanced education and work experience). I have also worked toward the development of ... READ MORE»
Book Release Announcement: Dream Big! How to Reach for Your Stars
I am so excited to FINALLY announce that my new book, Dream Big! How to Reach for Your Stars, will be available on January 19, 2021, through Penguin Random House! I began to write this book after my graduation from Wellesley in May 2019 and it has been an absolute blast! This book project has ... READ MORE»
My Experience Defying Gravity: Microsoft HoloLens Women in Space Exhibit at the Intrepid Museum
Imagine taking a stroll with retired astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, under the Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise. It might take your breath away, as it did mine during my experience at the Defying Gravity: Microsoft HoloLens Women in Space exhibit at the Intrepid Museum. ... 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’s Summer Astrobiology Research Internship at Kennedy Space Center
I am excited to announce that I have been invited to work in the Schuerger Lab at the Space Life Sciences Lab (SLSL) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida this summer. My research advisor will be Dr. Andrew C. Schuerger from the Dept. of Plant Pathology at the University of Florida. I will be ... READ MORE»
Astronaut Abby’s First Flight Towards Earning a Private Pilot License [Video]
The journey towards applying for the NASA astronaut corps is filled with building a resume that has the right stuff. While there is no perfect formula for building this resume, it helps to build not only the important education and work experiences that are required but to also build skills in many ... READ MORE»
Astronaut Abby Named Huffington Post and Ford’s 20 Under 20 STEAM Pioneers
I am thrilled to be chosen as one of Ford and Huffington Post's 20 Under 20 Next Generation of STEAM Pioneers for 2016. It is such an honor to be recognized for my outreach work with The Mars Generation and my involvement in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). The ... READ MORE»
