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Mark Castaneda<\/strong>
Major:<\/strong> Engineering Physics\u00a0
Graduation Year: <\/strong>2025\u00a0
Transfer:<\/strong> San Joaquin Delta College\u00a0
Hometown: <\/strong>Stockton, California\u00a0
Extracurriculars: \u00a0<\/strong>Small-Radio-Telescope Group, Tau Beta Pi\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fourth-year engineering physics<\/a> student Mark Castaneda once faced barriers he wasn\u2019t sure he would overcome. Today, he is employed at NASA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shooting for the stars <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy journey to where I am now is a huge part of who I am\u2026 I am a first-generation, low-income, nontraditional, formerly homeless, formerly incarcerated student,\u201d Mark said. \u201cI\u2019ve had so many<\/em> doors shut in my face because of my background, but it only takes one open door; keep going until you get that \u2018yes.\u2019\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The door to the world\u2019s most renowned space agency opened for Mark when he was accepted to the highly selective NASA Pathways program\u2014an internship track to employment at the agency.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After transferring to Pacific during his sophomore year, Mark applied to NASA internships over 30 times, eventually scoring a lower-level internship in 2022 at NASA Goddard. Once his internship at Goddard was complete, Mark kept applying for opportunities at NASA\u2013\u2013this time to the highly selective Pathways Program, which would fulfill his CO-OP requirement for Pacific\u2019s School of Engineering and Computer Science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pacific\u2019s Cooperative Education Program (CO-OP)<\/a> is a collaboration between the university and a vast pool of employers designed to ensure students learn on-the-job, real-time skills within their industry of study, all while earning a salary and college credit. Each CO-OP must meet a series of requirements set by the university and provides opportunities for networking, hands-on work, and a head start on career experience. The program also provides career skills support, including resume writing. Staff monitor students\u2019 progress throughout their CO-OP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CO-OPs are an invaluable resource for students like Mark, whose career goals demand he sets himself apart from the talent pool.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, after years of effort, Mark scored an interview for the Pathways Program. One long month later, he received his offer letter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSomething that I found really amazing was that the final application I sent\u2014the one that got me the interview\u2014was the first time I had included my background in my cover letter. I think that helped set me apart,\u201d Mark said. \u201cI\u2019m so happy to work at a place that doesn\u2019t deny me because of my past, but instead lifts me up towards a future.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living a physics engineer\u2019s dream\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Mark\u2019s future at NASA is practically guaranteed. Students hired for Pathways work multiple positions and branches while completing their studies, then continue their work full-time upon graduation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe NASA Pathways program is incredible in that I won\u2019t have to reapply or go through any interview process once I decide to work full-time because I am already considered a NASA civil servant (government employee) in all respects,\u201d Mark said.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark currently works at the Johnson Space Center in Houston in the Aerosciences and Flight Mechanics Division where he studies and develops optical navigation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHere, I am developing technology to guide the Orion spacecraft to put humans back on the moon in upcoming missions,\u201d Mark said. \u201cAs it turns out, even with all of humanity\u2019s advancements, navigation using stars is still often the most reliable way to pilot a vessel, and that includes spacecraft.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developing professional and life skills through CO-OP\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mark says his CO-OP experience has challenged him and helped him grow, pushing him to be a better leader, communicator and teammate.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn school, it\u2019s easy to fall into the trap of thinking we\u2019ll be able to solve most problems by ourselves. But at work, no success happens without a team,\u201d Mark said. \u201cI\u2019ve developed confidence not in the sense that I\u2019m sure of what I\u2019m doing or that I have all the knowledge required, but confidence to be 100% sure that I can gain that knowledge and ultimately figure it out.\u201d.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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Before coming to Pacific, Mark admits, he did not really understand what an engineer did. But since studying at the School of Engineering and Computer Science, then applying his skills on-the-job at NASA, Mark has realized \u201cengineering\u201d is an expansive and exciting field.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI guess I thought engineers worked strictly on engines, like an auto mechanic?\u201d Mark said. \u201cBut engineering is a lot like physics\u2014it takes all the concepts and principles developed in the realm of physics and uses them to create, design and solve problems. To bring forward tangible, real-world innovation.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark is grateful to Pacific\u2019s CO-OP team, particularly Director of CO-OP Irene Camy, for supporting him throughout his journey.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIrene is a constant source of support. Her positivity is contagious, and she often checks in with me to see how things are going. It\u2019s nice knowing she has my back,\u201d Mark said.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reaching even higher\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After completing his bachelor\u2019s degree, Mark plans to remain in Pathways while he pursues his master\u2019s degree and doctorate. After that, he will complete his Pathways track and officially transfer to full-time employment at NASA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, we asked if Mark would ever consider becoming an astronaut: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou know, while it\u2019s not my current plan, the more I see here at NASA, the more I ask myself, \u2018how could I not?\u2019\u201d he said. \u201cBeing accepted to the astronaut program feels insanely out of reach, but then again, so did getting into the Pathways Program. Maybe I one day I can bring along a little stuffed Powercat as a zero-g indicator.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n

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