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ME Engineering Management • Dual Degree • 2020

Biography

Shayna's professional experience includes positions at NASA Goddard, Lockheed Martin, and the Aerospace Corporation. Shayna is a PhD candidate studying entry, descent, and landing on Mars. She earned an MS in Aerospace Engineering and an ME in Engineering Management in 2020. Sheayna is currently a PhD candidate studying entry, descent, and landing on Mars and  an NSF/GRFP fellow at CU Boulder, and an active alumni of the Matthew Isakowitz fellowship program.

Q&A

What made you decide to pursue a degree or certificate in Engineering Management?
My desire to lead in space.

Why did you choose the Engineering Management Program at CU Boulder?
I was already studying at CU Bouler and thrilled to find the Engineering Management program.

How did the program help you in your career?
It's helping me to lead a team of engineers.

What was your favorite graduate EMEN class/professor? Why?
Kathy Tobey for her knowledge of space policy.

How would you summarize your experience with the program?
This program introduced new concepts to me that will help my career in the workforce.