(POST-BAC RESEARCH ASSISTANT)
| Email: | yesenia.arroyo@nasa.gov |
| Phone: | 301.286.2436 |
| Org Code: | 667 |
| Address: |
NASA/GSFC Mail Code 667 Greenbelt, MD 20771 |
| Employer: | Southeastern Universities Research Assoc. |
Yesenia Arroyo (they/them) is a post-baccalaureate comms specialist for the Habitable Worlds Observatory. They have an undergraduate degree in Geology from the University of Florida.
Yesenia has research interests in volcanology, planetary analog fieldwork, human space exploration, and science communications and outreach.
SURA - Greenbelt, MD
October 2023 - Present
Yesenia is a content lead for the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) communications. They are primarily responsible for upkeep of the NASA HWO website on nasa.gov/HWO and curating the NASA Universe home page (nasa.gov/universe.) Yesenia also coordinates and attends outreach events like the AGU and AAS annual meetings.
University of Florida - Gainesville, FL
August 2022 - Present
GeoSPACE is a two-week planetary geology and volcanology field course that focuses on providing accessible fieldwork for students with disabilities, from underserved communities, that are nontraditional. Yesenia manages the logistics for the field course, including selecting participants, organizing required forms and permits from participants and for national park visits, procuring lodging and transportation, and driving a passenger van to various locations based around Flagstaff, AZ including the San Francisco Volcanic Field.
The Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center for Technology, Innovation, & Creativity - Orlando, FL
September 2019 - August 2022
Organized, created, and taught various SOP's for fabrication lab equipment, including CAM equipment like laser cutters, 3D printers, and a CNC mill, to patrons and other staff members.
Orlando Science Center / Educator / 12/2012 - 07/2015
Kelly Services / Substitute Teacher / 12/2016 - 09/2017
BA Geology, University of Florida, December 2021
NSF GEOscience Research Experiences for Post-Baccalaureate Students (GEO-REPS) - 09/2022 - $48,598
FAA Drone Pilot - Issued 05/16/2022
Powerplant Maintenance Certificate - George T. Baker Aviation - 12/2009