NASA STEM Stars: Armstrong Flight Research Center Director

From Student Intern to NASA Center Director, Meet David McBride

Watch the video chat with David D. McBride. Learn about his journey and career with NASA. Find out how he began his career as a student intern, and eventually became the Center Director for NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California.

“NASA STEM Stars” is a webchat series that connects students with subject matter experts to learn about STEM careers and ask questions about STEM topics.

We’re launching STEM Engagement to new heights with learning resources that connect teachers, students, parents, and caregivers to the inspiring work NASA is doing. Join us as we apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to explore space, improve aeronautics, examine Earth, and strive to land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon with the Artemis program.

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