Space Explored
By Seth Kurkowski
September 9, 2021
The daughter of an engineer working at one of NASA’s Apollo remote ground stations in Guam, Space has always played a big part in Dr. Sian Proctor’s life.
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Going on to graduate with a master’s in geology and a Ph.D. in science education, Proctor is a professor of geology at South Mountain Community College.
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In 2009, Proctor applied to become a NASA astronaut and made the final selection but ultimately wasn’t selected to join that year’s class.
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The selection also required Proctor to create a store on Jared Issacman's Shift4 platform, helping raise money for St. Jude.
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Proctor, while also being a professor, also is an artist and poet. Combing her love for art with her love for space.
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Proctor represents the seat of prosperity and plans to bring her father’s signed note from Neil Armstrong with her to space.