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Let’s Talk Space: A Conversation With Commander John B. Herrington

Ava Popovits
The opinions expressed in this article are the writer’s own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus.
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TAMU chapter.

College Station, Texas, February 3, 2024 – On February 16th, Texas A&M has the honor of hosting Commander John. B Herrington, a retired Naval Aviator and Test Pilot for NASA. During his time as an engineer for NASA, he acquired over 3,000 flight hours and gained recognition for working with over 30 types of aircrafts. In 2002, he embarked on the space shuttle Endeavour, where he conducted 3 spacewalks.

However, John B. Herrington’s passion extends outside the world of aerospace engineering. Determined to help kids find their own love for science, John took part in a cross-country bike ride where he would stop at different schools and inspire those younger than him to explore the STEM world. His biggest goal is for kids to remain curious and to keep on learning, no matter how intimidating the subject might be.

If Commander John B. Herrington’s story sparks your interest, join him on February 16th from 7pm to 8pm in Rudder Forum as he discusses life in space, overcoming challenges and connecting to the younger generation.

Ava Popovits is a first year member of Her Campus. As part of the Public Relations Committee, she has the opportunity to write press releases and handle merchandise. She is eager to gain experience in the professional world and work alongside some pretty talented people, all while forming lifelong friendships. Outside of Her Campus at TAMU, Ava is a freshman at Texas A&M studying Communication with the goal of working in Public Relations or Crisis Communication. She is a proud member of the TAMU Swiftie Society where they discuss all things Taylor Swift and her continuous impact on pop culture. In her free time, Ava enjoys listening to music and trying out different dessert recipes. She loves to travel; she has been to four other countries and hopes that the list continues to grow.