Not only was Carbon a three-time intern with the NIAC team, but she was also involved with the NASA Promoting Agency Cross-Center Collaboration (PAXC), a student-run group meant to develop connections between interns across each center. While with the NIAC team, Carbon says she enjoyed working on many projects including data analytics, public affairs, communication, and graphic design. Her Journey at NASAĬarbon’s first STEM job was an internship with the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts team (NIAC) in the Space Technology Mission Doctorate (STMD). The NASA Ames LGBTQ+ Advisory Group participated in the 2019 San Francisco Pride Parade as a part of an annual tradition. NASA recently published a four-minute long #PrideMonth video, ‘ Together We Rise,’ featuring Carbon and other employees. She now has the ‘courage to share all the things that made different.’ Whether it was leading with my energetic and sparkly personality, sharing my experiences and love of the arts, or my identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, being myself has yet to lead me astray,’ Carbon said.Īs a matter of fact, it has opened more opportunities than she could have ever imagined. ‘Time and time again my experiences at NASA have shown me the value of showing up as your full self. Carbon hopes that members of the LGBTQ+ community can see those who have come forth this Pride Month as proof that queer people can dream big. ‘Although we still have a long way to go, I can’t help but acknowledge that this is what progress looks like’ she said. Courage and Prideįor Carbon, #PrideMonth serves not only as a celebration, but a time to educate others on LGBTQ+ history and call attention to the current challenges facing the community. This pride month, Carbon teamed up with NASA to come out to the world as a queer woman and offer a message of hope for those in the LGBTQ+ community. Today, she is a former three-time intern, current analyst, and celebrating her first pride month all with NASA. Mallory Carbon has dreamed of working at NASA since her childhood. Need help getting ready for a NASA internship? Check out 10 Ways to Prepare for a NASA internship.Ĭarolina Rodriguez, STEM Engagement Communications InternĬlaire O’Shea, STEM Engagement Communications Intern, Editor If you are looking to start exploring, visit our website for more information about internship opportunities available and qualification requirements. They have given me even more reason to continue to work hard in my field and learn as much as I can,’ she said. Being someone who has dreamed of working at NASA for most of her life, my past NASA internship experiences do not disappoint. ‘It means a lot that I get to participate in an internship where I feel valued. The SCaN Internship Project (SIP) allows students to perform hands-on training with real mission scenarios, analyze powerful space communication systems, utilize network software tools, and effectively communicate their findings in a final presentation to NASA management. She is interning with the Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) program for the fourth time. Saraf decided to return to NASA every summer since her initial internship. Every one of us is given a project that can truly impact the agency, and the support necessary to do so,’ she said. We’re here to help make a difference, and our mentors make sure we know that. ‘It’s an absolute honor and privilege to be working for an agency that puts not only its employees first, but also its interns. With the help of mentors, Saraf applied and was accepted for her first internship. In high school, Saraf discovered NASA’s cybersecurity internships, leading back to her previous passion for the agency’s work. While in middle school, Saraf participated in cybersecurity programs and competitions, fueling her new passion. There was a shift in focus from exploration to cybersecurity. Cybersecurityĭespite quickly declaring her dream role, as she grew older, Saraf’s interests changed. She even attended camp at the NASA Kennedy Space Center. Throughout her elementary years, Saraf daydreamed about becoming an astronaut. It all fascinated me to the point that I made the decision: I was going to become an astronaut one day,’ Saraf said. ‘I lost track of the number of times I watched it. Monica learned about the heat capacity and assembly of tiles on a shuttle, the NASA Neutral Buoyancy Lab, and the women who have ventured to space. As she watched, her interest in space grew. ‘As a four-year-old, Monica Saraf repeatedly played the ‘Big Space Shuttle’ DVD that her parents had gifted her. She is an advocate for women in technology and studies cybersecurity at Purdue University. Monica Saraf is currently working on the SCaN NASA Cloud Architecture.
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