Dancer/Rocket Scientist Article

What is Heather Ann Bottom's current role in the Mars 2020 mission?

• Flight director

• Astronaut

• Mission commander

• Systems engineer

Which university did Heather Ann Bottom attend for her undergraduate studies?

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

• Columbia University

What was Heather Ann Bottom's first big dance contract?

• Radio City Christmas Spectacular

• Swan Lake

• Cats

• The Nutcracker

Where did Heather Ann Bottom study space engineering?

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• University of California, Berkeley

• California Institute of Technology

• Stanford University

What is one of the benefits Heather Ann Bottom sees in applying her dance experience to her engineering role?

• Better physical fitness

• Enhanced musical abilities

• Quickly picking up choreography and being a visual learner

• Improved public speaking skills

What inspired Heather Ann Bottom to pursue a career in engineering?

• Her love for mathematics

• Her passion for space exploration

• Her family's background in engineering

• Her interest in computer science

Which skill does Heather Ann Bottom believe is crucial for both dance and engineering?

• Creativity

• Discipline

• Teamwork

• Problem-solving

What is one of the challenges Heather Ann Bottom faced when transitioning from dance to engineering?

• Learning new technical skills

• Adapting to a different work environment

• Balancing her time between both fields

• Gaining acceptance in the engineering community

What did Heather learn about making life choices involving dance and science?