Maggie Lea
Pronouns: (she/her)​
Level of degree currently pursuing: PhD​
Home: Hampstead, NH and SLC, UT​
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University, three semesters at University of Texas at Austin​
Research Interests: human-autonomy teaming, human factors engineering, cognitive state estimation, astronaut training, extravehicular activity​
Additional info: I’ve always been inspired to expand humanity’s horizons and help send astronauts back to the moon and beyond. Previously, I have worked at Axiom Space on the structures and mechanisms team as a Matthew Isakowitz Fellow, and at Agile Space Industries on propulsion design. I value STEM education and outreach, and advocating for women and minorities in the aerospace industry. Outside of research, I enjoy playing bass guitar, taking photos of my bearded dragon (Norb), and exploring Colorado parks and wildlife.​
​Favorite Hobby: Midwestern card games​