A "Maker version" of SCALE MODELING OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM USING Clay and a peek at VR and other fun things from NASA's STEM LAB

Edward Gonzales

Eddie Gonzales began his work in Pasadena at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in 2001. At that time, He was the Business Administrator in the Education Office at JPL. Eddie also worked directly with NASA Headquarters in the capacity of Education and Public Outreach for the Science Mission Directorate with a focus on Planetary Science. In 2011, he became a Program Manager in NASA’s Minority Undergraduate Research Education Program (MUREP) and has been a keynote speaker at numerous Universities and Community Colleges across the nation as well as a panelist and moderator for various, National Conferences. He was recently promoted to Principal of STEM Engagement for Diversity and Minorities at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and now resides on the East Coast. He mentors dozens of Students and is passionate about his work. He also spends a great deal of time in the STEM Innovation Lab as the lead for Travel Lab logistics and gets to play with the toys.