NASA | Cynthia Simmons Women@NASA 2014

The speaker shares her journey from aspiring writer to NASA engineer, highlighting her diverse career aspirations, including becoming an astronaut. She reflects on her childhood in poverty and the sacrifices her mother made for education. At NASA, she has participated in various missions, contributing to science and design. She emphasizes the importance of appreciating life, seeking opportunities, and not letting circumstances define one's path.

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