The ASU Space Student Ambassador Program selects top-tier undergraduate talent from all majors to develop space sector leaders who excel in complex, high-performance environments.
ASU Space Student Ambassadors form a strongly bonded, cross-disciplinary network of current undergraduates who represent ASU Space‘s mission to students, faculty, staff, external organizations and industry partners.
Why join the ASU Space Ambassador program?
As an ambassador, you will:
- Represent ASU Space to academic and professional communities.
- Access exclusive space industry events and conferences.
- Explore emerging space career pathways.
- Develop professional leadership skills through hands-on projects.
- Connect directly with space sector thought leaders.
- Cultivate meaningful industry relationships.
- Shape the future trajectory of ASU Space.
How do I apply?
Applications open in the spring. Subscribe to the ASU’s Space Student Mailing List for application notifications.
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As an ASU Space Student Ambassador with hands-on experience at NASA and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, I am deeply passionate about advancing space exploration and technology every day. My work has focused on cutting-edge research, collaboration and effective team building across multiple disciplines. Because of these experiences, I know I will continue to drive innovation and help inspire the next generation to reach greater heights than we thought possible.
Eligibility requirements
To become an ASU Space Student Ambassador, you must:
- Be an ASU undergraduate student at Tempe, Downtown, Polytechnic or West campus.
- Be in 3rd, 4th or 5th+ year by fall semester (based on academic progression, not total credits).
- Maintain good academic standing.
- Show demonstrated interest in space sector career pathways.
Program reach since 2022
Our Ambassadors represent:
- 3 ASU campuses
- 7 Schools/colleges
- 21 Majors
- 9 Minors
Meet the ASU Space Student Ambassadors
2024-2025
Berkeley Adair
Aerospace Engineering, BSE
Mason Brigham
Aerospace Engineering, BSE
Taylor Foster
Human Systems Engineering, BS
Ana Girish
Aerospace Engineering (Astronautics). BSE
Hayden Gower
Aerospace Engineering (Astronautics). BSE
Chris Langenderfer
Technological Leadership, BS
Alexander Layman
Astrophysics, BS
Gabriella Nakleh
Aerospace Engineering, BSE
Hannah Roemer
Global Studies, BA
Chloe Rozasky
Biological Sciences, BS and Space Exploration, BS
Yasmine Silva
Architecture, BSD
Lindsey Tober
Technological Leadership, BS
Elliot Weaver
Mechanical Engineering, BSE
Lenoa Williamson
Technological Leadership, BS
Ben Yudkovsky
Aerospace Engineering (Aeronautics), BSE
Student Ambassador news
ASU Space Welcomes 2024/2025 Student Ambassador Cohort
ASU Space is pleased to introduce its 2024/2025 ASU Space Student Ambassador cohort, a group of 15 ASU undergraduates passionate about shaping the future of space.
ASU Space welcomes 2nd cohort of student ambassadors
17 outstanding ASU undergraduates are forging a path as next-generation space sector leaders
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Space Generation Fusion Forum 2024
ASU Senior and Space Ambassador Victoria DeFazio was selected to participate in the Space Generation Fusion Forum 2024 on Saturday, April 6. Read on to know more about the event and what she has been able to take away from this exciting opportunity.
Frequently asked questions
As an ASU Space Student Ambassador, you will:
- Attend weekly Monday meetings (3–4:00 p.m.)
- Commit 10+ hours monthly to ambassador work.
- Develop strategies to engage ASU students in space opportunities.
- Promote ASU Space events to peer networks.
- Represent ASU Space at three events per semester.
- Participate in assigned cohort projects.
- Applications open mid-spring semester for next academic year’s cohort.
- Initial screening is followed by in-person interviews.
Send an email to interplanetary@asu.edu