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Why did you choose Aeronautics and Astronautics?
I knew that engineering in general was right for me due to my academic interests and then I decided that AAE was the right discipline because I love space and am passionate about exploration!. 

Best event or organization you’ve participated in within AAE?
AIAA

Best event or organization you’ve participated in outside of AAE?
Old Masters 

Why did you want to be an AAE Ambassador?
I wanted to represent the AAE program at Purdue because I am proud to be a part of it and I want to encourage others to be a part of it too!

Favorite place on campus?
My favorite place on campus is probably Chaney-Hale Hall of Science (CHAS) because is a great place to study and has tons of windows.  

Favorite class you’ve taken thus far and why?
My favorite class so far has been AAE 251. I loved designing a rocket for a mars mission and getting an intro into orbital mechanics!

What is one piece of advice you would give to a potential AAE student?
One piece of advice I would give to prospective AAE students is get involved! There are tons of students at Purdue who have similar interests to you and it is a great way to make friends.

Who is someone you look up to in the Aero/Astro industry and why?
Someone I look up to in the Aero/Astro Industry is Mike Moses. I was lucky enough to get to meet him and spend a few days touring him around Purdue my freshmen year. He has led a great career in AAE after his time at Purdue. He spent 18 years in mission control at NASA and he is now in charge of the commercial spaceflight program at Virgin Galactic. 

What motivates you to succeed?
The prospect of furthering the world's knowledge of the universe around us and exploring as much as possible is definitely what motivates me to learn. The end career goals that I have keep me going even when coursework is difficult. 

What is your ultimate career goal?
My ultimate career goal is to be a tests engineer in the space industry. This could mean government, private or comercial but I am not sure yet. 

What do you like to do when you’re not studying/in the lab or classroom?
When I am not busy with school work I like to run and hang out with my friends!