In today's episode with Lily Myers, we explore her incredible journey from a YouTube video enthusiast to a NASA researcher. As a freshman at UC Berkeley, Lily has already made significant strides in astrophysics, including leading her school's astronomy club and conducting experiments in zero-gravity. Join us as we delve into her experiences with the NASA SEAS internship and discover what it's like to float in zero-g. This episode is packed with inspiration and insights into the universe!

In this episode, we’re talking with Melissa Pore--an award-winning Engineering educator who has helped students literally send their work to space. She’s been behind satellite launches, ThinSat missions, NASA collaborations, and hands-on programs that empower students to do real research and real engineering.

We get into what it means to trust students with big ideas, how to build community in STEM spaces, and why the best learning happens when you’re allowed to tinker, experiment, fail, and try again. Melissa’s energy is the kind that makes you feel like your biggest goals are actually achievable.

If you’ve ever felt small in a big field, this conversation is the reminder that you belong here.

When TJ opened its doors decades ago, it became more than a school, it became a shared experience. At the 40th Alumni Celebration, that experience came alive again. Grads from the earliest classes to the most recent came back, filling the halls with old memories and familiar laughter. This episode isn’t a formal interview, it’s a collection of mini moments as a way to honor the people who built the foundation for what TJ is today.