• Patti Grace Smith Fellow, Class of 2025

• Washington University in St. Louis, Mechanical Engineering and Physics, ‘26

• Host Institution: Blue Origin

Fadhimah Mohamed is pursuing a dual degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. She earned my BA in Physics from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. Her passion for space and engineering began during her final year of high school, where she discovered my fascination with aeronautical sciences through an aerospace engineering class. She found joy in building balsa wood aircraft models and launching cardboard model rockets on her high school football field. It was then that she realized her academic path would involve either mechanical or aerospace engineering, both of which apply core principles of physics to the design and analysis of mechanical and aeronautical systems. Currently, she is doing research in materials science, specifically additive manufacturing and the analysis of liquid metal droplet deformation on elastomers. She aspires to become an aerospace engineer specializing in sustainable rocketry, where she can contribute to technologies that drive innovation and benefit humanity. Fadhimah’s professional philosophy centers around engaging in work that has a meaningful impact on people’s lives, and looks forward to expanding this vision through the fellowship opportunity this summer. Outside of her studies and work, she enjoys language learning, traveling, and hiking. She is excited about the opportunity to connect with fellow participants this summer and build lasting relationships with peers and mentors.