Student influencer of the week: Katrina Wesencraft

Freddie Parker on 21 March 2022
Katrina posed in front of a desk with a large computer and scientific equipment

A science communications writer, Katrina provides fascinating insights into the world of STEM.

Working in STEM is impressive as it is, let alone working with NASA. Katrina is a final year PhD student who shares insights into the industry as well as useful glimpses into the world of doctoral research. Many of her Instagram posts are informative and educational, including this recent post about COVID-19 antiviral treatments.

Shortlisted for several awards for her science journalism, you can see why by checking out her fascinating blog posts. She’s written for NASA, SciDev.Net, and many more, with her most recent feature for NASA talking about the struggles of organising Earth-based expeditions during the pandemic.

Check out her latest NASA feature.

In addition to this, she runs the socials for Planet Hunters, a research organisation with the aim of using NASA data to find planets. If you’re a fan of science, you’re sure to find plenty to sink your teeth into, so check out her content today.

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Freddie Parker
Freddie Parker on 21 March 2022