Emily Calandrelli

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@TheSpaceGal

MIT engineer + Emmy-Nominated Host 🎥Netflix's Emily's Wonder Lab✍🏻#1 NYTimes Best Selling Author, Emily's Science Lab on YouTube, 100th woman to fly to space

linktr.ee/thespacegal Joined May 2009

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Emily Calandrelli @TheSpaceGal Mar 15, 2024

My book is officially a NYTimes #1 Best Seller :)

It has 50 science activities for kids ages 5-12. Perfect for families working to build science confidence in their little ones.

Order it here: thespacegal.com/books

A screenshot of the NYTimes Best Seller list showing Emily's Book "Stay Curious and Keep Exploring: NEXT LEVEL" at #1

Emily Calandrelli @TheSpaceGal Oct 23, 2025

Last year, when I learned that the Board of Education in my hometown in West Virginia was preventing teachers from sharing wish lists, we started a campaign to change it.

This year, they changed the policy. Your voice matters - especially in local policies!!

Emily Calandrelli @TheSpaceGal May 7, 2025

Laurie Leshin has led JPL through the fires, funding cuts, and has to deal with tightening DEI rules.

She was the FIRST JPL Director to secure 8 weeks paid leave for parents.

A fierce advocate for science and people.

Her leadership will be deeply missed.

Jeff Foust Verified account @jeff_foust May 7, 2025

Hearing that Laurie Leshin is stepping down as JPL director, effective the end of the month. David Gallagher, an associate director at the lab, will take over.
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Emily Calandrelli @TheSpaceGal Apr 28, 2025

Pass the BABES Enhancement Act - something we've been trying to pass for 2 years.

A Bill that has unanimous support from both sides of the aisle *when* it is given the opportunity to be voted on.

Make TSA more efficient and less stressful for mothers.

Secretary Sean Duffy Verified account @SecDuffy Apr 27, 2025

Tell me how we can Make Traveling with Family Great Again!

There’s no better place to start a family than the USA so I want to make it easier for you to travel with your kids.

Here’s your chance to tell me, your Transportation Secretary, what I can do to make travel easier for your family. Send me your best ideas!

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Emily Calandrelli @TheSpaceGal Apr 11, 2025

A 47% cut to NASA Science.

This could mean entire closure of NASA facilities in various states.

This seems to shift NASA's sole focus to human exploration.

But I don't want American flags on the Moon/Mars if it means giving up the rest of the universe.

Eric Berger Verified account @SciGuySpace Apr 11, 2025

If you care about science at NASA, this is royally sucks.

arstechnica.com/space/2025/04/…
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