Emily Calandrelli ‘The Space Gal’

Have you ever felt intimidated by science, technology, engineering, or math concepts? Well, you are not alone. Emily Calandrelli, aka ‘The Space Gal,’ is on a mission to make STEM easier to understand and fun for everyone!In this episode, Emily shares how she went from shying away from science to excelling in it, the experience of a lifetime that kicked off her love for aerospace, and how she is making science accessible—especially for kids who don’t initially see themselves in STEM. Hear Emily’s personal stories and advice for finding the confidence to take on hard challenges.Share this episode with friends, family, and colleagues. With the right support, anyone can not only survive in STEM but thrive in STEM!If your curiosity is ignited, check out all the programs, games, puzzles, and events available to K-12 students through the FAA’s STEM Aviation and Space Education (AVSED) program.Is there someone in aerospace you would like to hear from or a topic that you would like more information on? Let us know! Send an email to [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!Meet Our Guest Emily Calandrelli is best known as the host and co-executive producer of the hit Netflix series Emily’s Wonder Lab and to her growing army of followers on social media as ‘The Space Gal’. Emily is also a New York Times Bestselling Author, Emmy Nominated Executive Producer and Host of FOX’s Xploration Outer Space and was a correspondent on Netflix’s, Bill Nye Saves The World. Emily has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering from West Virginia University, and two Masters of Science degrees, one in Aeronautics and Astronautics and the other in Technology and Policy, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She wants to make science relatable, easy to understand and more exciting today than ever before in history.Photo credit: Morgan Demeter