An aspiring NASA scientist, this12-year-old prodigy is heading off to college
A 12-year-old prodigy has just graduated from high school and already has big plans after graduating from college.
[Mar. 14, 2021: Josh Shavit]
A 12-year-old prodigy has just graduated from high school and already has big plans after graduating from college.
Alena Wicker is set to attend Arizona State University, where she plans to double major in astronomical and planetary science and chemistry. She aspires to work as a NASA scientist someday.
"I always liked, dreamed of being an engineer, because throughout my life I liked building,".
Her mom said her passion for building started at a very young age.
"At 4 years old, she said, 'I'm going to work at NASA and I'm going to go up there.' She would point to the stars," Daphne McQuarter said.
Like these kind of stories? Get The Brighter Side of News' newsletter.
Tags: #Good_News, #NASA, #Kids_Doing_Good, #The_Brighter_Side_of_News
Joseph Shavit
Head Science News Writer | Communicating Innovation & Discovery
Based in Los Angeles, Joseph Shavit is an accomplished science journalist, head science news writer and co-founder at The Brighter Side of News, where he translates cutting-edge discoveries into compelling stories for a broad audience. With a strong background spanning science, business, product management, media leadership, and entrepreneurship, Joseph brings a unique perspective to science communication. His expertise allows him to uncover the intersection of technological advancements and market potential, shedding light on how groundbreaking research evolves into transformative products and industries.
