NASA Intern Shifts from Auto Industry to Air Mobility Research
NASA intern Saré Culbertson transitioned from a decade in the auto industry to supporting NASA’s Air Mobility Pathfinders project as a flight operations engineer intern. Her work at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center involves GPS and navigation verification using satellites to ensure accurate aviation testing. Culbertson’s journey highlights the importance of satellite-based location data in developing urban air mobility and next-generation aviation technologies. Her story demonstrates how passion and persistence can lead to impactful roles in the space and aerospace sectors.