There’s a common saying that goes, “it takes a village.” This means it takes a collaborative effort, a support group, a community, to get things accomplished. When it comes to accomplishing your dream, this is no exception. Accomplishing a dream requires months and years of hard work and dedication, ... READ MORE»
#BlackLivesMatter
I was born and raised in Minneapolis and I have never felt more proud or more humbled to be a part of this community—and to call this city, and its people, my home and my family—than I do now. My city is coming together to both take a stand against systemic racism and take care of one another. As a ... READ MORE»
Dreaming Big: Join Me For Some #FlightSuitFriday Inspiration
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»
Live Stream With Astronaut Wendy Lawrence and ‘Astronaut’ Abby
I am so excited I had the opportunity to visit with Retired Astronaut Wendy Lawrence and several members of The Mars Generation on October 8th via a live Google Hangout. We were asked several great questions from TMG members that addressed human space exploration in the past, present and future. The ... READ MORE»
Science in Siberia: Lake Baikal Field Research With Wellesley College
I am spending the month of August 2016 studying Lake Baikal in Siberia with a small group of students and professors from Wellesley College. We are conducting scientific research for a longitudinal study. My focus is studying how heavily grazers are feeding on algae through the use of grazer ... READ MORE»
#ISS Infographic: 15 Years at the ISS
This is a great infographic for the 15th Anniversary of the International Space Station! Photo Source ... READ MORE»
Soyuz Returns Safely With Crew
Last night I awaited in anticipation as my mentor Luca Parmitano and his crew mates Karen Nyberg and Fyodor Yurchikhin made their way back to Earth. I was so happy to see the that the Soyuz returns safely with crew in tow! Their Soyuz capsule floated back to Earth and landed last night. It was ... READ MORE»
What did Luca’s Soyuz Launch Sound Like?
Attending a Soyuz launch is a spectacular experience and honestly I am still processing the event. It is fun now that I am home to have time to look online and see what has been shared about the launch. I thought this was fun, an MP3 recording of the launch. It was recorded by the European Space ... READ MORE»
Moscow Day 4: The Circus, The Market, The Tsars Residence
The #SoyuzAdevnture continued in Moscow! I’ve had an absolutely amazing last few days and it only continues to be an incredible trip. I’ve been learning tons of history, seeing lots of beautiful architecture, and enjoying time with Luca’s friends and family. Our latest adventure included a new ... READ MORE»
Monday, May 20 – Photos from the #SoyuzAdventure
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