Twingineering Episode 15: Becoming an Aerospace Engineer ft. Sarahi Granados

For this episode, we talk to Sarahi about her journey becoming an Aerospace Engineer, graduating debt free and her community involvement. We also answer some submitted questions! About Sarahi: She graduated from UC Davis in 2021 with degrees in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering as First-Generation. Sarahi is currently a Space Systems Engineer at Northrup Grumman working on the next generation of space satellites. She enjoys lifting during her free time and she's a cat mom to a calico cat named Luna. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:17 Welcome/Intros 00:01:38 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:05:10 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles/Something New That We Tried 00:08:40 What was your college experience like? 00:12:25 How did you get into Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering? How was your interest sparked? 00:15:00 Is working in industry what you expected? Have you enjoyed it so far? Any memorable moments? 00:22:19 Graduating without student debt: any advice? 00:26:25 Outreach (SHPE, MESA, etc) 00:29:58 Q&A: As someone with experience working in the aerospace industry, do you know what the process is for obtaining a security clearance? 00:31:33 Q&A: Was there ever a hard time where you felt like giving up? and What kept you going? 00:33:38 Q&A: What's some advice that would be helpful for someone in their early career? 00:36:36 Q&A: April would like to know why you are such a baddie 00:39:10 Closing Remarks/Outro