Bio

Meet McKenna! She is a Senior double-majoring in Astronomy & Astrophysics and Astrobiology in the College of Engineering & Science. Originally from Arkadelphia, Arkansas, she chose Florida Tech because it was the only school in the United States that had an undergraduate Astrobiology program and extensive undergraduate research and leadership opportunities. As a President’s Ambassador, she hopes to represent Florida Tech well and highlight how special the university is as well as how many opportunities the campus affords its students. After graduation, she plans to pursue a PhD in either astrophysics or astrobiology.

Her favorite thing about Florida Tech: “Starting a philanthropic partnership between Florida Tech Greek Life and the B+ Foundation to raise money for the families of children with cancer!”

Her involvement at Florida Tech: Gamma Phi Beta (President), Palmer Lab Research Volunteer, Order of Omega, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Pi Sigma, Phi Eta Sigma (Secretary ’23-’24), Panhellenic (President ‘22-‘23), Student Government Association (Secretary ’22-’23), Orientation Team, Homecoming Committee (’22-’23), Campus Activities Board

Her involvement off campus: 2024-2025 ASF Astronaut Scholar