Lauren Witowski Palopoli

Lauren Witowski Palopoli has a work history that spans multiple companies and roles. Lauren was most recently employed at Astrobotic as a Lead Systems Engineer in the Advanced Development Programs starting in October 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Leidos as a NASA ISS Flight Controller on the IMOC II Contract from January 2018 to October 2021. Before that, they were an Aeronautical Engineer at Lockheed Martin from May 2016 to January 2018. Lauren also gained experience as an Undergraduate Student at Purdue University from January 2016 to May 2016 and as an Administrative Team Lead at Purdue Orbital from September 2015 to May 2016.

Lauren Witowski Palopoli has a strong educational background in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Lauren completed their Bachelor's degree (BS) in this field at Purdue University from 2012 to 2016. Lauren then pursued a Master's degree (MS) in the same discipline at Purdue University from 2017 to 2021. Lauren is currently enrolled in a Doctorate (PhD) program in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Mississippi State University, which they are expected to complete in 2025.

In addition to their academic achievements, Lauren obtained a certification in Lifeguard/Advanced First Aid from the American Red Cross in October 2011.