Brooke Owens Fellowship
Khristian J. is an experienced aerospace engineer currently serving as an Interiors Engineer II- Project Engineer for the Boeing 737 Fleet at United Airlines since May 2022. As a co-founder of the Patti Grace Smith Fellowship and a 2019 Brooke Owens Fellow, Khristian is actively involved in promoting diversity and mentorship in the aerospace sector. Previous roles include Associate Material Test Engineer at Virgin Galactic and Materials and Process Engineer at The Spaceship Company. Khristian has also contributed to STEM education by mentoring students through the SEEDS program at Wichita State University and conducting research as an Undergraduate Researcher for the NASA JumpStart Program. A graduate of Wichita State University with a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering, and a high school diploma from Plainfield North High School, Khristian has demonstrated a commitment to advancing aerospace engineering and inspiring future generations in STEM.
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Brooke Owens Fellowship
The Brooke Owens Fellowship is a highly competitive internship and mentorship program designed to honor the memory of beloved space industry pioneer and accomplished pilot, Brooke Owens, by inspiring and training exceptional college-aged women seeking a career in aviation or space exploration. Women and gender-minorities pursuing undergraduate degrees at any institution of higher learning and studying any discipline are eligible to apply. Fellows earn a meaningful, paid summer internship position at one of 30+ amazing air and space organizations, ranging from small start-up to space agencies to the most popular companies in the business. The Fellowship selection criteria is designed to identify women and non-binary students of all backgrounds and areas of study who have earned a role at leading Aerospace organization and who actively strive to make the world a better place. Along with academic achievement, the Selection Committee is looking for passion, creativity and spirit. In addition to their paid work experience, each Brooke Owens Fellow is paired with a hand-picked, executive-level mentor. Our mentor pool includes seven astronauts, a billionaire, several CEOs, and more. Each annual class of Brooke Owens Fellows also makes a trip to Washington, DC, in July to attend the annual conference to meet senior industry leaders, participate as a team in solving a grand challenge, and connect with their mentors and with other Fellows. Applications to join our Class of 2020 are due by November 12, 2019. You can learn more, apply, or donate at http://www.brookeowensfellowship.org/ The Brooke Owens Fellowship Program is a volunteer-led 501c3 not-for-profit.organization.