Evelyn rené wing Added Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM What should I do to work at NASA one day? Like what degree or internships or jobs are there that can help me get there? Answers 0
Brooke Menne Added Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM Can I still be an aerospace engineer with a mechanical engineering degree? I got rejected from only aero university in MN after previously pursing an aerospace degree elsewhere. Am I able to pursue the same dreams I had as an aerospace engineer if I do a mechanical degree? Answers 1 Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Answered Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM Hi Brooke, I can not answer your specific question, but I can let you know that I have a BS & MS in materials science and I work at NASA Glenn Research Center flying spaceflight experiments and studying the durability of spacecraft materials in the space ...
Ayesha asked Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Added Monday, August 14, 2023 at 10:24 AM Should I take material engineering for my bachelor's degree if I don't have any interest in chemistry Hi! I hope you're doing great. I wanna ask you a question. Should I take material engineering for my bachelor's degree if I don't have any interest in chemistry? Answers 1 Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Answered Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10:48 AM Hi! Materials science and engineering is inherently interdisciplinary, with strong connections to physics, chemistry, math and the engineering fields. When I was in high school, I did well in math but did not like chemistry or physics very much. But, ...
Kaitlyn asked Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Added Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 5:46 PM Does spacex work with NASA? We watch space x launches on YouTube and I was wondering if NASA works to create space x ships and also if space x is part of NASA or standalone Answers 1 Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Answered Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 3:13 PM Hi Kaitlyn, SpaceX is a commercial company, similar to Boeing (i.e. “standalone”). NASA works closely with SpaceX in numerous ways. As one example, SpaceX is under “contract” with NASA to provide cargo and human (astronaut) launches to the ...
Jessica Stephens asked Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Added Friday, April 26, 2019 at 6:42 PM Will departments be less likely to hire me as an entry level engineer at 42? I'm 39 and pursing my dream since I was a little girl of becoming an AE. I'll finish the program in 2 yrs (i have previous BSN), and worried about getting hired as an older applicant out of school. Answers 1 Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Answered Friday, May 31, 2019 at 3:24 PM Hi, first congratulations on pursing your dream of becoming an engineer at this point in your life! As a NASA materials researcher, I am not knowledgeable about hiring. And, I assume the answer would vary depending on the organization (NASA vs. ...
Natta, Bangkok asked Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Added Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 10:30 AM Difference between chemical and materials engineering Hello, My name is Natta, you can call me "Best"( my nick name. I'm currently in year 13, and I'm really interested in material engineering. I'm trying to write my personal statement, however I kinda confused between chemical engineering and material engineering. What is the difference between these two. I'm scared that my personal statement will be more towards to the " chemical engineering "side. ( Sorry if my english isn't that good) Thank you in advance. Answers 1 Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Answered Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 10:30 AM Hi Best, Materials engineering/materials science is more about understanding the fundamentals of materials themselves and how/why they perform the way they do. It says at the Bureau of Labor Statistics that “Materials engineers develop, ...
Kelly, Los Angeles asked Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Added Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 8:42 AM Materials engineering interests me and I think it's cool Hi Kim! I really want to take an engineering course but I still don't know which branch. Materials engineering interests me and I think it's cool. How do you compare materials engineering and chemical engineering? Was it easy for you to get a job? How about the salary compared to other engineering fields? Answers 1 Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Answered Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 8:42 AM Hi Kelly, Materials engineering/materials science is more about understanding the fundamentals of materials themselves and how/why they perform the way they do. As it says at the Bureau of Labor Statistics that “Materials engineers develop, ...
Emma, Mills River Added Friday, August 15, 2014 at 10:10 PM How do I find out about careers in aerospace? Hello, my name is Emma. I am a 14 year old and I'm trying to figure out what to do with my life. I have always thought space was fascinating, but of course, I never thought of that as a career. I am seriously considering being an engineer for NASA but not exactly sure what they do. What would I do if I wanted to get out in the field and learn and experiment, but not in labs. I really need career help but I know for sure I want to be in astronomical science. Answers 1 Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Answered Friday, August 15, 2014 at 10:10 PM Hi, I am senior material research engineer at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. I think it is wonderful that you are fascinated with space, and it is great to hear you are considering a career in a space-related field.
Kelsey, Wilmington asked Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Added Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 5:53 PM Difference between chemical engineering and material engineering Hi Kim, My name is Kelsey. I am currently a sophomore in college and I have recently taken an interest in materials engineering. I originally thought that I wanted to do chemical engineering, but to be honest, I just don't enjoy chemistry lab as much as I know I should. Is there a drastic difference between chemical and materials engineering? I would really appreciate some guidance. Thanks so much, Kelsey Answers 1 Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Answered Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 5:53 PM Hi Kelsey, It is interesting that you asked me, because I also do not enjoy working with chemicals very much! Yes, I think there is a pretty substantial difference between materials science and chemical engineering. Back when I was studying ...
Lou, Boston Added Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 8:55 PM Am I too late to decide on an engineering degree? I am going into my senior year at high school and I recently decided that I might want to study engineering at university. So far, I've been expecting to major in biology, and had little interest in the engineering field. However, over the past month or so, I seem to have fallen in love with the idea of materials or mechanical engineering. Is it too late for me to decide this? I enjoy math and science but I don't really have any engineering background (in terms of extra-curriculars like ... Answers 1 Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Answered Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 8:55 PM “Hi Lou, many students do not decide to go into engineering until their freshman or sophomore years in college. When I graduated from high school I had originally thought of getting a math degree. I only considered engineering during my ...
Sarah, Baton Rouge asked Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Added Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 4:40 AM Benefits of Chemistry and Physics from High School Hi! I'm a junior in high-school in Louisiana. I've always loved math and I'm finding that I love Physics I this year. I plan to take Physics II AP next year. I'm looking into an engineering degree, but really have no idea which branch to go into. How important is this when you first begin college and choose your major, and how important are the highschool classes you take as far as prerequisites? (i.e. chemistry, if you don't plan to go into this field.) Answers 1 Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Answered Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 4:40 AM Hi Sarah! My name is Kim de Groh and I am a Sr. Materials Research Engineer at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland Ohio. I have been conducting research art NASA for 20 years :). Ill try to answer your questions from my experience. When I was in ...