Nicole Stott

Nicole Stott has transitioned from NASA astronaut and aquanaut to artist, author, and advocate for art and science. After being selected as a mission specialist by NASA in July 2000, Nicole Stott completed her astronaut candidate training in August 2000, commencing a career defined by pioneering achievements in spaceflight, engineering, and scientific advocacy. Stott’s extensive technical foundation began with a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1987, followed by a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from the University of Central Florida in 1992. In 1987, she joined Pratt & Whitney Government Engines as a structural design engineer, conducting analyses of jet engine components.

Demonstrating her commitment to global awareness and environmental responsibility, Stott is also a founding director of the Space for Art Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to uniting children around the world through the awe of space and the healing power of art. Her influential voice and inspiring story continue to resonate across diverse platforms. In 2020, Stott was prominently featured in a Super Bowl LIV commercial for Girls Who Code, leveraging her journey to inspire the next generation of women in STEM. Through her ongoing work with the Space for Art Foundation and her continued engagement as a public speaker, Nicole Stott remains a leading advocate for the intersection of art and science, inspiring global audiences with her message of interconnectedness from an orbital perspective.