Exoplanets and Stellar Astrophysics Laboratory

Yesenia Arroyo

(POST-BAC RESEARCH ASSISTANT)

Yesenia Arroyo's Contact Card & Information.
Email: yesenia.arroyo@nasa.gov
Phone: 301.286.2436
Org Code: 667
Address:
NASA/GSFC
Mail Code 667
Greenbelt, MD 20771
Employer: Southeastern Universities Research Assoc.

Brief Bio


Yesenia Arroyo (they/them) is a post-baccalaureate research assistant for the Habitable Worlds Observatory. They have an undergraduate degree in Geology from the University of Florida.


Yesenia has interests in volcanology, human space exploration, and science communications and outreach.

Positions/Employment


Science Communications Research Assistant

SURA - Greenbelt, MD

October 2023 - Present

Yesenia is a content lead for the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) communications group. They are primarily responsible for upkeep of the NASA HWO website on science.nasa.gov. Yesenia also coordinates and attends outreach events with SMEs from the HWO START/TAG teams.


Assistant Scientist - GeoSPACE Project Manager

University of Florida - Gainesville, FL

August 2022 - Present

GeoSPACE is a two-week planetary geology and volcanology field course that focuses on providing accessible fieldwork for students with disabilities, from underserved communities, that are nontraditional. Yesenia manages the logistics for the field course, including selecting participants, organizing required forms and permits from participants and for national park visits, procuring lodging and transportation, and driving a passenger van to various locations based around Flagstaff, AZ including the San Francisco Volcanic Field.


Fabrication Lab Instructor

The Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center for Technology, Innovation, & Creativity - Orlando, FL

September 2019 - August 2022

Organized, created, and taught various SOP's for fabrication lab equipment, including CAM equipment like laser cutters, 3D printers, and a CNC mill, to patrons and other staff members.

Teaching Experience


Orlando Science Center / Educator / 12/2012 - 07/2015

Kelly Services / Substitute Teacher / 12/2016 - 09/2017

Education


BA Geology, University of Florida, December 2021

Awards


NSF GEOscience Research Experiences for Post-Baccalaureate Students (GEO-REPS) - 09/2022 - $48,598

Special Experience


FAA Drone Pilot - Issued 05/16/2022

Powerplant Maintenance Certificate - George T. Baker Aviation - 12/2009