Elsa Shiju

 

League City, TX. –  In a time when the headlines of our newspapers are dim, the youth of this state need to be imagining a brighter future. With this in mind, Texas' own Elsa Shiju set out on a statewide project to speak to kids and tour all 64 counties in 1 year.  This tour reached more than 10,000 youth and journeyed 6,000 miles in the state to inspire the next generation of Texas leaders to dream big! >> View Project Logo << "My goal was to inspire a group of kids in each county across Texas. I shared the steps I am taking to achieve my goal of being one of the first people to go to Mars and encouraged kids to go after their own dreams. I also discussed the importance of STEM and how this knowledge can be used to make our dreams a reality."                                   - Elsa Shiju 2020 has been a landmark year for Elsa. In September she graduated from ...

Meet Elsa Shiju, the 13-year-old girl who's spent her life training for the ultimate space odyssey. #countdowntomars

    A Realistic Guide to Become an Astronaut at a Young Age    PRODUCT DETAILS    Title:  Do You Want to Be an   Astronaut      Author:  Elsa Shiju    E-book    Available on Teespring    36 Pages    December 6, 2021    English ABOUT THE BOOK Elsa Shiju has been training to go to space since she was five years old. By thirteen, she became a certified Advanced Scuba Diver, global speaker, attended and graduated from several different Space Camps and academies. Her goal is to be on the first mission to Mars, which is projected for the early 2030s. In Do You Want to Be an Astronaut, she reflects on her journey so far, discussing hard-won achievements, mental and physical training, academics, and guidance offered to her by mentors from organizations such as NASA and Space Camp. With this unique guide based on her own substantial experience, she answers her most-asked question: “How...

"Always follow your dream and don't be afraid to talk about your dreams and tell people what you really want to do"  —  Elsa Shiju