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003: Abby Harrison | Mentoring to Mars
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English - February 13, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsCourses Education Kids & Family Education for Kids stem careers education engineering k12 math science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Abby Harrison, also known as Astronaut Abby by her million+ social media followers, is an aspiring astronaut who has a big goal: to be the first astronaut to walk on Mars. Her passion started early. Encouraged by her mother, early STEM education experiences including Project Lead The Way, and a professional astronaut mentor, Abby tells a story of how perseverance, failure, and focus have put her on the path to her dream.
For fellow aspiring astronauts, Abby acts as a mentor and role model. She is the founder of The Mars Generation, a nonprofit that provides resources and mentorship for students who share a love of STEM and space. She has helped provide full scholarships for 36 students to attend Space Camp and continues inspiring students through her journey.