KEVIN GRONEMAN

Where do you live? Houston, TX

Where did you go to school? San Jacinto College

What did you study? General Studies, Advanced Machine Operations

What courses prepared you for your job? Basic -Advanced Machine Ops, Algebra, Physics.

What do you do for work? Lead Suit Tech / Machinist

What do you do for fun? Martial Arts, Mountain Bike

Why do you work at NASA? I get to do what very few people in the world get to do, Get in and work on Space Suits!

How did you get your job here? I was recommended by a friends father who already work here.

What is your role in Desert RATS? I am the lead Suit Tech responsible for all aspects of suit operations.

Why is your job important? It's important because we are developing the next Space Suits for future exploration

What do you like about your job? I get to build stuff

Why do you think Desert RATS is important? We are evaluating what it will take for future astronauts to explore

Any other information that you would like to share with the students? You don't have to be an engineer to work at NASA. There are numerous technical career opportunities.

Any advice for the students? Keep a positive attitude, and never give up!