NASA | Muppet Lola and NASA Engineers Promote Science Education in Latin America

NASA engineers Sandra Kaufman and Deanna Trujillo share their inspiring journeys and collaboration with Muppet Lola to promote science and math education in Latin America. Kaufman overcame challenges to work on NASA projects, while Trujillo found role models that motivated her to pursue her dreams. Their discussion aims to inspire young girls and boys to pursue careers in STEM fields.

What is the main goal of Sandra Kaufman and Deanna Trujillo's collaboration with Muppet Lola?

• To create a new children's TV show

• To teach children about environmental conservation

• To promote early mathematics and science education in Latin America

• To develop a new space mission

What inspired Sandra Kaufman to pursue a career in space exploration?

• Reading a book about astronauts

• Her mother's career in aerospace

• Watching the Apollo 11 moon landing

• A visit to NASA's headquarters

What challenges did Sandra Kaufman face on her journey to work with NASA?

• Lack of interest in science

• Health issues

• Financial difficulties, gender stereotypes, and language barriers

• Opposition from her family

How did Deanna Trujillo find the motivation to continue her studies in aerospace?

• By receiving a scholarship

• By reading a NASA magazine about female astronauts

• By attending a motivational seminar

• By meeting a famous astronaut

What significant achievement did Deanna Trujillo accomplish during her studies?

• She became the first female astronaut from Colombia

• She was awarded a NASA Academy internship

• She designed a new space rover

• She published a research paper on Mars exploration