• Patti Grace Smith Fellow, Class of 2026

• Tuskegee University, Aerospace Science Engineering, ‘28

• Host Institution: Amazon LEO

My name is Paige Gaudet, and I am an Aerospace Science Engineering student at Tuskegee University, passionate about advancing space exploration through satellite and space systems engineering. I am committed to increasing access and representation in STEM by mentoring students and supporting outreach initiatives that inspire young people to pursue aerospace careers. On campus, I founded the Tuskegee University Celestial Society to build community around astronomy, professional development, and space science.

As a 2026 Patti Grace Smith Fellow, I will intern with Amazon’s Project Kuiper (Amazon LEO), where I look forward to contributing to next-generation satellite technology. My long-term goal is to work in the space industry, developing satellites and space telescopes that expand our understanding of the universe while helping inspire the next generation of engineers.