Carson Craig

I was raised just outside the city limits of Falmouth, Ky. It was here that I learned to work on the farm with the rest of my family. We did everything from raising cattle, tobacco, swine, and hay.

Although I grew up on the farm, I had always maintained a passion for humanity's presence in space. I finally decided I wanted to pursue a field in aerospace and astronautics, which guided the rest of my academic advances in my pre-college years.

Although my goals required in depth knowledge of science and mathematics, I still managed to participate in many school sports, including soccer, basektball and tennis. I even enjoyed performing in the high school band, along with participation in the Northern Kentucky Select Band and Select Jazz Band. I also played guitar in for band that traveled around the county performing for churches.

I graduated valedictorian from Pendleton County High School in 2009. I am now halfway through my junior year at the University of Kentucky, actively pursing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am involved with the Big Blue Starters (formerly UK Entrepreneurship Club) as the secretary of the club. It is here that I have learned to grow a passion for entrepreneurship that I hope to tie in with my other pursuits along the way.