• Patti Grace Smith Fellow, Class of 2025

• University of Florida, Aerospace Engineering, ‘26

• Host Institution: Blue Origin

I’m a third year Aerospace Engineering student at the University of Florida (aka UF and go gators!!). Throughout my years at university, I’ve gained an interest for developing a broad understanding of the systems that dictate the functionality of what engineers build. Fortunately, I have been able to intern as a systems engineer over the past summer and develop those skills. While at UF, I find myself either working on research on composite materials, studying with my friends in the library basement, or playing recreational soccer with friends. As time continues to pass, I find myself also acting as an advisor for mechanical and aerospace students for SHPE UF and hope to inspire the next generation of engineers towards achieving their goals!