NASA | Intern Profile – Qi’Anne Knox

Kiana Knox, a PhD student at Howard University, shares her journey from music and performing arts to computer science education. She discusses her current work on a VoIP project and web application development, highlighting her interest in curriculum design. Kiana emphasizes the importance of designing successful websites for educational purposes. She also shares her positive experience at NASA Goddard, a diverse community offering numerous resources and opportunities.

What is Kiana Knox's educational background?

• She studied biology at university.

• She has a degree in mechanical engineering.

• She completed a PhD in mathematics.

• She studied music and performing arts in high school.

What project is Kiana working on during the summer?

• Developing a new mobile app.

• Working on the Next Gen VoIP project.

• Designing a new social media platform.

• Creating a virtual reality game.

Which programming environment is Kiana trying to learn?

• Spring Boot

• Laravel

• Ruby on Rails

• Django

How does Kiana's work relate to her future goals?

• It prepares her for a career in mechanical engineering.

• It allows her to become a professional singer.

• It helps her write a novel.

• It helps her design successful websites for educational purposes.

What does Kiana appreciate about NASA Goddard?

• The opportunity to travel frequently.

• The diverse community and abundant resources.

• The focus on sports and athletics.

• The emphasis on culinary arts.