Aaron is a Mechanical Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He designs, builds, and tests robotic systems to acquire samples of rocks and soil from other planets so that we can study them for science. He has had roles on the Mars Science Laboratory Rover Mission and the InSight Mars Lander. Currently, he is developing the drill bits that will be used on the Mars 2020 Rover. Aaron is Navajo, originally from a small town near the border of the Navajo Nation. He is passionate about spreading the excitement of STEM to students from his home community and across the nation.
NASA JPL Mechanical Engineer Aaron Yazzie
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NASA JPL Mechanical Engineer Aaron Yazzie
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October 21, 2024
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm EST
Grade Level: 4-8
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