Trailblazing First Nations student heads to NASA
Alaxandrea O’Brien has become the first Western Australian university student to be selected for a prestigious NASA placement program. She intends to use the experience to improve water quality and resource management in Western Australia.
Why it matters
It showcases the success of First Nations students in STEM and highlights the importance of international knowledge exchange for local resource sustainability.
Alaxandrea O’Brien has become the first Western Australian university student selected for a prestigious space program, which includes a 10-week placement at NASA.
Click play to hear Alaxandrea’s inspiring story.
Speaking to 6PR Weekends host Chrissy Morrissy , she explained her hope to bring knowledge gained overseas back to Western Australia.
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