Dale graduated with his B.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and a minor in Mathematics from Purdue University in the spring of 2021. Graduating with highest distinction, Dale was also a member of Purdue's Division 1 Swim Team. After graduation, Dale interned with the Air Force Research Lab and worked on developing autonomous optical navigation strategies for satellites flying in cislunar space. He is currently pursuing his master's degree at Purdue. Dale is also working on his private pilot's license and enjoys playing guitar, swimming, and weightlifting in his spare time.