Stephanie

Welcome! I’m Stephanie, an aerospace engineer and the creator of Gathering Moonbows. Looking back at the last decade of my career, I realized that a lot of my success as an engineer can actually be attributed to non-engineering skills. Those “soft skills” that could benefit anyone, in any career. Gathering Moonbows was born out of my desire to discuss those skills with you in the hope that they will contribute to your own professional success.

Stephanie in NASAs NBL with Purdue flag

Why I chose to study Aerospace Engineering… and why it was the best decision I’ve made 

What do you want to be when you grow up? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?  Does anyone else dread those questions or is it just me? I wanted to be a million and one things growing up. Firefighter, astronomer, marine biologist, pilot, astronaut, artist, horticulturist, carpenter… you name it. So, how did […]

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How to select the right engineering degree

Are you wondering what type of engineering degree you should pursue right now? Aerospace, mechanical, biomedical, civil, electrical? The list goes on! Engineering degrees range from broad to specialized. You’ll even see new engineering programs pop up as technology advances and the need arises. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with options and need some help narrowing

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