Meet Shreya C. (she/her), a Paliwal Club of 100 STEAM Scholar who is studying aerospace science and mechanical engineering at University of California, Davis.

What is your dream?

My dream is to work at the intersection of human spaceflight, engineering, and sustainability to build infrastructure that allows people to live and work safely beyond Earth while advancing technologies that benefit life on Earth.

Please share how you feel about the win and what impact it will have on your career.

I’m grateful for this support. It allows me to focus more fully on my research and long-term career goals.

What advice do you have for other women reaching for their dreams?

Keep asking, keep building, and don’t let the room decide your limits.