Austin Eiler is from the small town of Markesan, Wisconsin and graduated from the U of MN in 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics with a minor in Astrophysics. Austin is interested in rocket propulsion and all things related to aviation. His time with the Minnesota Space Grant Consortium has taught him a lot about applying problem solving skills to real world problems, and how important it is to be able to think on the fly. He is currently working as a civilian engineer for the U.S. Navy in China Lake California.