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»
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Visit
On May 16, 2016 I had the pleasure of visiting the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. This Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum holds a dear space in my heart - it is because of this museum that Astronaut Abby was created. I was working on a school project for National ... READ MORE»
PADI Rescue Scuba Dive Certification: My Cayman Brac Experience [Live Blog]
For the next week, I am in Cayman Brac with my mom and a group from Minnesota, and we are going SCUBA diving! Currently I am an advanced open water PADI diver, and I will be using this trip to gain my certification as a PADI rescue diver. Each day I’m going to be telling you all about what I’m ... READ MORE»
