Robin Flachbart

Robin Flachbart

Robin was interested in science growing up, stating she would play with chemistry and geology kits. She went to Tennessee Tech with a major in mechanical engineering after switching from electrical engineering. During her college experience, she completed a Co-Op at the US Space and Rocket Center for Space Camp. During her senior year, she completed an interview for Marshall Space Flight Center at her university and got an offer to work for NASA after she graduated college. She had the opportunity to attend the International Space University in Vienna, Austria to take 10 week classes with space industry professionals. She recently completed her degree in history at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, saying it has helped her in the engineering world. While working for NASA, she worked as a propulsion analyst and other positions in the propulsion field. She also supported the Space Shuttle Propulsion team during her time with NASA. Later on, she started working with Jacobs Engineering as a risk manager for the SLS space vehicle. During her career, she has published a number of papers in the professional world. She states that when she started in the industry in 1989, there were few woman engineers. Her experience as a woman in a male dominated field changed over time as more women entered the field. She emphasizes that continuing to learn about your field after graduating school and learning about other fields that interface with your field is crucial. She also states communication is a must today for the workforce.

University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama

2023-08-04

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