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Besides being infatuated with planes, I had many strong influences at home. My father introduced me early on to science fiction in all its various forms, especially those related to space exploration and discovery., My parents also believed in LEGOs, and I would build things for hours. We enjoyed the design and ingenuity aspects of the toy, and I feel that the toy truly helped us develop and refine creative skills, test our imagination, and learn the limitations of what could be built. These influences at home, learning about NASA’s successes, and the encouragement of my family lead me to a profession in engineering.

I consider myself fortunate to be interested in science and engineering, but that is only because of my family, friends, teachers, and co-workers who have helped show me the full potential of these fields. Sadly, many children growing up in the US have no idea of the true meaning and importance of science and engineering. This is especially true for many of the girls because they don’t get encourages enough to go into STEM  careers since they are mainly for boys. As a result, one of my favorite things is being a part of Society of Women Engineers to help young girls realize STEM fields are not just for men. Also, the Society of Women Engineers creates a good support system for all the girls studying to be engineers and create many opportunities to succeed in the industry.