Unstoppable: Olga González-Sanabria

In her last year of high school, Olga González-Sanabria went on a field trip to the University of Puerto Rico’s school of engineering – and immediately knew that was what she wanted to do. She followed her passion and after university was recruited by Nasa, where she carried out instrumental work, without which we would not have the International Space Station.

As the very first Latina woman working in engineering at Nasa, Olga’s career has not always been an easy ride, but is filled with remarkable achievements. Dr Ella and Dr Julia tell her story, and Olga herself gives us a first-hand account of her life so far.

Presenters: Dr Ella Hubber and Dr Julia Ravey

Producers: Ella Hubber and Julia Ravey

Assistant producer: Sophie Ormiston

Production co-ordinator: Elisabeth Tuohy

Editor: Holly Squire

(Photo: Olga González-Sanabria. Credit: Nasa Glenn Research Center)