ALLEGRA FARRAR

Matthew Isakowitz Fellow, Class of 2022

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Master of Science (Ph.D. Program), Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
George Washington University, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace Concentration

Host Company: Aerospace Corporation

Allegra Farrar is a graduate student in the AeroAstro department at MIT. Working in the Astrodynamics, space Robotics and Controls Laboratory (ARCLab), her research focuses on entry, landing and descent challenges for advanced missions to the surface of Mars and beyond by implementing autonomous technology. Allegra also has interest in space sustainability and is exploring entrepreneurship by working with MIT’s Martin Trust Center. Prior to coming to MIT, Allegra received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from George Washington University graduating top of her class. Outside of her studies, Allegra has a strong passion for mentoring and promoting STEM fields in underrepresented communities. Allegra has also served on the executive board for the Black Graduate Student Association and has taken on leadership roles for student advocacy within her department. In her free time, Allegra enjoys practicing dance and collecting vinyl records.

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