Meet Deniz Burnham astronaut_deniz UC San Diego alumna and nasa’s newest astronaut! 🚀 With a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Jacobs School of Engineering ucsandiegoengineering Burnham recently completed two years of rigorous training, earning her wings to embark on missions to the moon, the International Space Station, and beyond—perhaps even Mars! Selected from over 12,000 applicants, Burnham joins a prestigious cohort of 12 freshly minted astronauts. Reflecting on her journey, Burnham shared, “After this long two-plus year journey of training as an astronaut candidate, we’re honestly just ready to serve.” She and her colleagues are eagerly awaiting their flight assignments while supporting ground operations. Notably, Burnham adds to the legacy of UC San Diego, joining three other alumnae, all women, who have ventured into space, including Jessica Meir, Kate Rubins and Megan McArthur. 🌟👩‍🚀 Photo Credit: nasa #UCSD #UCSDAlumni #NASA #UCSanDiego #WomensHistoryMo...