Deniz Burnham
Deniz Burnham is a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, former NASA intern, and astronaut candidate.[2]
Deniz Burnham | |
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| Born | October 1, 1985 [1] |
| Status | Active |
| Alma mater | Vanden High School, University of California, San Diego and University of Southern California |
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| NASA Astronaut | |
| Selection | NASA Group 23 |
Personal life
Deniz Burnham was born at Incirlik Air Base in Adana Turkey, relocating various times throughout her childhood. Eventually, Burnham moved to Fairfield, California, graduating from Vanden High School. In 2007, Burnham graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. In 2017, she graduated from the University of Southern California with a master's degree in mechanical engineering. During her time in graduate school, Burnham served as an intern at the NASA Ames Research Center. Burnham currently lives in Wasilla, Alaska with her fiancé Shaun Little. Burnham holds a Private pilot license, as well as helicopter and instrument ratings.[3]
Career
For over a decade, Burnham has led offshore oil drilling operations in various locations across the United States and Canada. Burnham currently serves in the United States Navy Reserve as the executive officer of a shipyard operations unit in Alameda, California.[3]
Astronaut candidacy
On December 6, 2021, Burnham was revealed to be one of ten candidates selected as part NASA Astronaut Group 23.
References
- https://www.yenisafak.com/en/news/turkey-born-woman-among-nasa-astronaut-candidates-3585741
- Margetta, Robert (December 6, 2021). "NASA Selects New Astronaut Recruits to Train for Future Missions". NASA.
- Mars, Kelli (December 3, 2021). "NASA Astronaut Candidate Deniz Burnham". NASA.