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A star. A piece of a beautiful star was the first thing I ever wanted as a kid. While growing up in Brooklyn, New York, my love for space was nurtured by old Star Trek episodes, dog-eared sci-fi paperbacks, and the music of the B-52s. As a teenager, I taught myself how to recognize constellations, and read books on mathematics and astrophysics for fun. Living in New York also stimulated my fascination with people and different cultures, and eventually, I got my first bachelor's degree in sociology. My second bachelor's degree is in civil engineering, and I would like to pursue graduate studies in environmental engineering. I have a strong interest in the design of closed-loop, bioregenerative life support systems. I live in Alaska because I love the wilderness. Living here has strengthened my belief that, psychologically and socially, we humans need a frontier, a place where we can find ultimate challenge, self-determination, and freedom. We have precious little frontier left on Earth. I want to do what I can to help us reach our next frontier, space.
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