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Becoming a NASA Engineer - Career Insights and Advice

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Join NASA Engineer and University of Melbourne alumna Dr. Elizabeth Jens as she shares invaluable career insights, discussing her work on the Mars 2020 mission and interplanetary projects. Gain perspective on overcoming challenges, networking strategies, and working in the US aerospace industry. Learn how to apply your skills effectively, balance career ambitions with industry expectations, and discover Dr. Jens' top tips for success. This 27-minute talk offers a unique opportunity to explore the path to becoming a NASA engineer and maximizing your value in the field.

Syllabus

Introduction
Describe your career journey
Challenges
Advice
Networking
Navigating Networking
Working in the US
Applying your skills
Top 3 tips
How do you balance career ambitions and industry expectations
What is the best value for the institution
Final thoughts

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4.5 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews

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    Michael Guzman
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    This course was just inspiring for me to work at NASA. some day I would also like to be a rocket engineer for NASA. This course taught me a lot .
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    OLUWAFEMI SOBIYE
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    This was very helpful. And I even wish to meet Dr Beth Jen's as a person. This made me understand that you necessary don't have to be US to work as a NASA person but just hold a positive mindset, following ur passion, working hard and planing for a long term goal
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