Abby Mirsky

Support early-stage mechanical design of a field-deployable robotic system to quantify glacial meltwater runoff. Contribute to structural design, sensor integration planning, and laboratory testing preparation for operation in high-stress environmental conditions. Assist in data analysis and iterative hardware refinement to improve system reliability.

Solid Propulsion team member preparing the motor of our rocket for a rocketry competition (30,000 ft) Fabricating the solid rocket motor forward closure, including machining operations and testing preparations Gaining hands-on experience in CAD design, structural analysis, machining, and testing of aerospace hardware as part of a student rocketry project.

The Nyakuza Bridge Project is a 128-meter pedestrian suspension bridge spanning the Ingwavuma River, connecting the communities of Emanyonyaneni and Nsizatje in Hosea Inkhundla, Shiselweni Region. It is currently the longest pedestrian bridge in Eswatini. Before its construction, residents had to wade through the river to access essential services like schools, hospitals, and markets. This was dangerous year-round and often life-threatening during the rainy season, when flooding made the river nearly impassable and led to tragic fatalities. Our team partnered with Engineers in Action, local masons, and community members to design and construct the bridge, improving year-round access to critical infrastructure and enhancing safety, education, and economic opportunity. Over the course of a year, we developed engineering plans before traveling on-site for construction. I served as Media Manager, overseeing videography, documenting the project’s progress, and managing social media outreach. Through this experience, I gained hands-on skills in infrastructure design, field construction, and cross-cultural collaboration while living and working in rural Eswatini.

Consulting firm utilizing science/engineering to solve clients’ water issues Developed experience in environmental sciences related to water conservation and pollution through groundwater data analysis, working in GIS, and fieldwork

STEM fellowship for students to obtain industry experience with hands-on experience and egagement with leaders in the aerospace insudetry: including Boeing, United Launch Alliance, and Lockheed Martin