Education
Accomplished Fall River student headed to NASA internship program
A Fall River student is well on her way to reaching her pursuits.
16-year-old Alianalyn Velasquez of Argosy Collegiate High School has been selected for the prestigious Student Enhancement in Earth and Space Science summer internship to be held at The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Space Research.
Velasquez will work with scientists and engineers to conduct authentic research and developing experiments for the ZQube, a small cubesat satellite. Velasquez will have the opportunity to develop an experiment that will fly on the Zero G aircraft in microgravity.
This nationally competitive program, funded by NASA, selects students who will increase their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math through earth and space education.
SEES is a collaborative effort of The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Space Research and NASA. Students apply for SEES and are selected competitively. The internships are organized around an aerospace or space science theme drawn from NASA’s diverse engineering and scientific research programs. The program combines the strengths of collaborators to enrich teaching and learning of STEM.
Over 500 10th grade applications were received for the coveted 50 on-site internship positions. Students work remotely with their project scientist prior to the on-site internship, complete an Earth and Space Science course, have the opportunity to learn Python coding, and conduct microgravity research. During the nine days, the students will work at UT/CSR, they will conduct hands-on activities, field investigations, collaborate with NASA-funded scientists and engineers, and work on various NASA missions.
Velasquez is excited for the opportunity and with it, bringing her one step closer to her dreams.
“I aspire to pursue Aerospace/Astronautical Engineering at NASA. I dream about working at NASA to empower my Latina teens, girls, and women’s community so that with our strength and determination, we can achieve our goals.”
On top of her academic achievements, Velasquez keeps herself busy in other pursuits.
“I volunteer at the CD-Rec teaching 5-year-olds ballet and jazz. (I’m also a) member of the art club, Model UN, cheerleading Team, and OSHA construction certificate.”
It is clear Velasquez’s future looks bright.
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Patricia Whitney
May 28, 2024 at 9:20 pm
Congratulations! You will be an amazing engineer!
Melissa Dawson
May 28, 2024 at 11:18 pm
So excited for you and proud of you, Aliana! 🤩👏🏼📣
Joe
May 29, 2024 at 8:28 am
No way she’s from Fall River. Probably moved there recently. Fall Tover isn’t known for its intellectuals.
Patricia Pais
May 29, 2024 at 10:55 am
If you have nothing positive to say- just keep your thoughts & opinions to yourself
Patricia Pais
May 29, 2024 at 10:56 am
Congratulations!! This is a fantastic opportunity for you, enjoy it & take every minute of it in.
Charlene Orton
May 29, 2024 at 9:32 pm
Awesome opportunity- keep working! You are amazing!!
Marilyn Crandlemire
May 30, 2024 at 4:16 pm
Alianalyn,
I’m Ms. Whitney’s mother and I live in Maine. I was a teacher. My daughter has told me a lot about you. She’s so proud of you and happy that you plan to become an engineer. The very best to you as you begin this exciting internship.
Marilyn Crandlemire
Heimdall Vidar
May 30, 2024 at 7:04 pm
Very impressive. Congrats.
Manny
June 1, 2024 at 5:40 am
Well done! Congratulations.