Guest Speakers
Dr. Alexandra Amon
Astrophysicist and Cosmologist
Dr. Alexandra Amon is a Trinidadian astrophysicist and observational cosmologist. She is currently a research fellow at Stanford University and focuses her research on dark matter and dark energy. She received the prestigious Michael Penston Prize for her work in 2019.
Dr. Kristin Anderson
Cancer Immunology Researcher
Dr. Kristin Anderson is an award-winning cancer survivor turned cancer immunotherapy researcher. She is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington.
Alyssa Columbus
Data Scientist
Alyssa Columbus is a member of the Spring 2018 Class of NASA Datanauts with over five years of experience as a data scientist, information security analyst, and machine learning researcher. Her technical guides, tutorials, and articles have been featured by leading organizations, including Forbes, Microsoft, and Google.
Dr. Janet Iwasa
Molecular Animator
Janet Iwasa is a molecular animator, TED Senior Fellow, and Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah. Her award-winning illustrations and animations have appeared in scientific journals including Nature, Science and Cell, and The New York Times.
Dr. Kristin Lauter
Mathematician and Cryptographer
Dr. Kristin Lauter is an award-winning mathematician and cryptographer who studies number theory and algebraic geometry in cryptography. She is the head of the Cryptography and Privacy Research group at Microsoft Research, and served as President of the Association for Women in Mathematics from 2015 - 2017.
1,000 Girls 1,000 Futures
With Kaari Casey
1,000 Girls 1,000 Futures is an initiative led by the New York Academy of Sciences designed to engage teen girls interested in STEM, as well as advance their pursuit of STEM careers through mentoring services.
NASA Aerospace Scholars
With Mia Cano
High School Aerospace Scholars is an experience for Texas high school juniors to engage with NASA's mission and become the next generation of explorers.
Girl Genius Magazine
With Chloe Yan
Girl Genius fosters an inclusive community to empower the next generation of female leaders in STEAM. A few services include hosting events, developing magazines, and creating YouTube videos.
Latinitas
With Rita Olivares and Elisa Garcia
Latinitas is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on empowering young Latina girls in media and technology.
Science Olympiad
With Jessica Martinez
Science Olympiad is a science-based academic competition in which students compete in events pertaining to different scientific subjects.
