An MSU Denver graduate in 2014 with a degree in Aerospace Systems Engineering Technology. Throughout his time at MSU Denver he was involved in multiple aerospace clubs that furthered his passion and interest for aerospace. He is now a systems engineer where he is able to leverage what he learned in school and apply it to industry problems.

Magens Orman graduated from MSU Denver in 2014 with an IDP in Aerospace Systems Design. She is currently employed by Sierra Nevada Corporation as a Mechanical and Systems Engineer having worked on everything from components to large scale spacecraft. She started at Metropolitan State College in 2008 as a Fine Arts major then found her path to space through a science elective. While in school, Magens was involved with multiple student organizations including the Orbital Mechanics Club, Student Commercial Spaceflight Federation, and Students for the Exploration and Development of Space. Since her graduation in 2014, Magens has gone on to lead several highschool and middle school STEM outreach efforts state wide, as well as work with university boards at MSU Denver and CU Boulder.

Michelle Lucas spent 10+ years working at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. First as part of the International Space Station (ISS) Payload Safety Review Panel (PSRP) and then in the Mission Operations Directorate as a Flight Controller in ISS Mission Control and as an Astronaut Instructor in the ISS Daily Operations Group. Additionally, she worked with each of the International Partners (European Space Agency – ESA, Japanese Space Agency – JAXA, and the Russian Space Agency) in the field of Daily Operations, Flight Controller, and Instructor Training. Michelle was part of the Core NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO) team for 9 missions where astronauts would carry out analog space missions underwater in the Aquarius habitat. Along the way, Michelle found she has a passion for launching the next generation’s dreams and ambitions. Her passion for inspiring students led to extensive work with other organizations in STEM outreach so she founded the non-profit Higher Orbits to use space to excite and inspire students about STEM, Leadership, Teamwork, and Communication. Michelle is proud to be a Space Camp Alum, AIAA Associate Fellow, and member of the Space Camp Hall of Fame. She believes that collaboration in space and STEM is the key to the stars! Space Inspires!