Today, we meet with Karolina Rivera-Osorio,  a young lady with an avid interest in STEM with a particular focus on the psychological effects of living in space. Karolina was an intern at NASA Headquarters Science Mission Directorate supporting the Mars sample Return Mission. She participated in Human Factors creating the first Lunar Transport Modules for Incapacitated Astronauts for Johnson Space Center while studying Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Recently, Karolina spent the last 7 months in France researching “The Psychology of Sustainable Agriculture for Future Martian Astronauts,” using hydroponics/microgreens in a Mars analog.  In addition to her interest in these areas, Karolina is also a scuba diver and pilot, and she loves  gardening, music and traveling. It was fascinating hearing how she blended her many passions into a career field and we know you will be likewise impressed