It is never too early to start working towards your dreams. All over the world, young people are accomplishing great things even while facing enormous challenges. As I wrote in Chapter 4 of my book, Dream Big!: How to Reach for Your Stars, “Instead of simply taking a gloom-and-doom attitude, a ... READ MORE»
Beyond Mars with Astronaut Abby – Slooh Show To View Saturn Live
Join me for a special treat on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 7pm ET on the Slooh Show! Slooh is a cool, innovative way to bring the world along to view space through powerful Slooh telescopes. Imagine making the viewing of planets a global event with live viewing through powerful telescopes - this is ... READ MORE»
Questions About Space From a Preschool Class and Some Answers From Astronaut Abby
I often receive email requests to answer questions for students and schools and this one is especially cute, so I thought I would share it with you. It's from a preschool class in Sydney, Australia. They are studying the solar system and space right now. Here are the questions 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 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»
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»
A Day At The White House: The Hidden Figures In Space Exploration
It is a huge honor to have received an invitation from the White House to attend an event today (Thursday December 15, 2016) that highlights the hidden figures in the history of space exploration. Being recognized for my work with The Mars Generation in advancing human space exploration and exciting ... READ MORE»
Catching a ride on the Mars Rover…my experience! [VIDEO]
Every wondered what it is like to ride on the Mars rover? You know the one that showed up in the blockbuster The Martian movie last year? I was fortunate enough to get to visit the Mars Yard at NASA's Houston Space Center and catch a ride on the Mars rover and I have video to prove it! Let's just ... 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»
