Smithers, who expressed his interest in working with a startup developing orbital rockets, was paired with ABL Space Systems.

Therese Malinowski and Mark Paral are both pumped to meet other aerospace pros.

Through his efforts, Hailu wants to inspire the next generation to follow their passion and become the first Ethiopian astronaut.

Recipients include Ph.D. students Skylar Eiskowitz and Rashmi Ravishankar, Master’s student Clara Ma, and undergraduates Hillel Dei and Benjamin Rich.

Catherine Dominic will be interning at Relativity Space, while Katie Mulry will be interning at Ursa Major.

“This is not only a chance to gain practical experience while interning at a cutting-edge space company, but it’s also an extraordinary opportunity to engage in conversations with space industry leaders.”

Taylor Hampson, Grace Krahn, and José Morel will embark on summer internship at innovative aerospace companies

Kao dreams to one day play a key role in contributing to a sustainable, highly productive space economy that benefits humankind.

Menne said “I am one step closer to achieving my goal of making an impact in commercial space.”

Mechanical and aerospace engineering students Faraz Awan, Candace Do and Sydney Hsu have been selected as 2023 Matthew Isakowitz Fellows.

Upon graduating, Samuel aims to make human spaceflight safer and more routine for the benefit of Earth,

Gary Li, a 2019 Fellow, brings experience that will be valuable in achieving Impulse’s goal of providing efficient and affordable means to the ever-growing space economy.

2019 Fellow Ingersoll is recognized by Aviation Week as one of twenty STEM students who are on a course to change the future of aerospace and defense.

“It is such an exciting time in aerospace, and I am just hoping to be a part of it,” said the 2022 Matthew Isakowitz Fellow.

Sharing the awe-inspiring story of her sub-orbital flight to space, Sirisha explains how going to space improves life on earth, and why we need more people to share this life-changing experience.

The 2022 Matthew Isakowitz Fellow shared: “I believe that commercial space has the power to create jobs, concrete scientific advancements, and technology that betters day-to-day life on Earth.”

Cullen said. “It will offer incredible connections as well as a mentor that will help me grow in this industry.”

“The reason I have focused on aerospace engineering is, I believe it grants me the best ability to make the biggest impact on the world, while also allowing me to do the coolest things I can imagine — like working on rockets.”

“It is a privilege to honor Matthew's passion for human spaceflight and to continue his legacy in commercial space,” said UCI Samueli School alumnus Alessandro Verniani.

Loubensky Baine shared, “As one of UCF’s first Patti Grace Smith Fellows, and now the first Matthew Isakowitz Fellow, I humbly aspire to continue to represent such an amazing university.”