Katelyn Frizzell is a graduate student studying planetary science. She's passionate about missions, space policy, and instrumentation, and aspires to one day lead her own NASA mission as a principal investigator. She began her studies at Western Washington University under the advisorship of Dr. Rice, who introduced her to the concept of planetary science.
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Planetary science is interdisciplinary in nature, so I do my best to incorporate different perspectives and learn new things while honing my own craft. Because of this, my research interests are broad and varied.
I am passionate about making the geosciences a diverse, equitable, and accessible workspace, especially for individuals with disabilities. I have recently begun work with the International Association for Geoscience Diversity (IAGD) as the executive student chair, where I act as a communication front to students and manage the student pathways scholarship awardee process.