Karen Abarca transitioned from a costume designer to a communications engineer, ultimately contributing to NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Initially drawn to science as a child, family financial hardships led her to pursue a career in costume design. Despite her success in the entertainment industry, she felt compelled to return to her scientific aspirations after a moment of reflection under the stars. This decision led her to further her education, culminating in a position within a prestigious NASA project.
I grew up thinking that I would be a scientist or maybe a doctor. I never really saw that path for me because I didn't know anyone who worked in science. My mom is a seamstress, so she taught me how to fix my clothes.
After staring at the stars during a visit to Death Valley, I realized I was meant to explore and discover. I no longer had to do costume design to help out my family.
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