Join us to hear Dr. Cecilia Aragon share how she broke free from expectations and rose above her own limits by combining her passion for flying with math and logic. Her story will inspire you to conquer your greatest fears and achieve the freedom you've always dreamed of.

Through an incredible journey from deep-seated fear to the open skies, you'll discover how mathematics and data science can become powerful tools for personal transformation. Dr. Aragon will share how she used structural thinking to defeat her phobias, ultimately leading her to design software for NASA, teach astronauts to fly, and co-found Latinas in Computing. This talk will challenge your perceptions of what math can do and inspire you to reach new heights.

This event is presented as a part of Math Out Loud, SUMM's new public lecture series designed to bring engaging mathematical ideas to life.