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International, Intercultural, and Interdisciplinary Involvement Can Get You Far in the Space Industry: An Interview with Sarah Blyde

February 22, 2021 • Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom • Episode 25

An interview with Sarah Blyde, Manufacturing Data Administrator at Rocket Lab. Sarah has a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland, and a Masters of Space Studies from the International Space University. She volunteers for Rocket Women, an international organization working to inspire the next generation of young women to pursue careers in STEM. In addition, Sarah is one of two National Points of Contact in New Zealand for the Space Generation Advisory Council, a global non-profit organization and network which aims to represent university students and young space professionals to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia.

In this interview, we talk about Sarah’s personal journey from NZ to the world and back in pursuit of her space career, and how she is helping grow the space community in New Zealand now that she is back.

Additional Resources:
Rocket Lab Careers - career positions and job opportunities at Rocket Lab
International Space University - is dedicated to the discovery, research, and development of outer space and its applications for peaceful purposes, through international and multidisciplinary education and research programs.
Rocket Women -aims to empower diverse young women to choose a career in STEM
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) - is a global non-governmental, non-profit organisation and network which aims to represent university students and young space professionals to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia.

People Sarah Follow:
Kirsten Banks is an astrophysicist and science communicator who loves to share her love for space and astronomy.

Tim Dodd, also known as The Everyday Astronaut, is a science communicator, photographer, and musician

Hosted by: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder, SpaceBase
Music: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons (3.0)

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