Taylor Waddell

Taylor Waddell is an accomplished engineer and researcher with extensive experience in aerospace and mechanical engineering. Currently serving as a Pathways Engineer at NASA, Taylor has contributed to key projects such as designing testing apparatus for the VIPER Rover and developing ground support hardware for NASA’s SLS rocket. In addition, Taylor leads the SpaceCAL Suborbital Project at UC Berkeley, securing over 1 million USD in grant funding for innovative research. As a co-founder of EduReality and 2Twenty5, experiences include entrepreneurial leadership and advanced engineering applications. Taylor's past roles include internships and research positions at prominent organizations, fostering a strong foundation in VR technology, IoT infrastructure, and sustainable engineering solutions. Taylor holds a PhD and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, along with Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.