"Hearty Maine Hello!" ~ a University of Maine greeting!

My name is Margaret “MaggieBeth” Turcotte Seavey. I'm a recent graduate of the University of Maine, where I studied Earth & Climate Sciences with a concentration in Geology and a minor in Astronomy. While in college I was a six-term NASA intern (mostly at HQ) and a Student Consultant at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Beyond research, I greatly value outreach and mentorship in astronomy. I was a planetarium show presenter at the Versant Power Astronomy Center for three years, where I gave shows for general and youth audiences and interacted with patrons in various formats. I also worked as a Learning and Teaching Assistant for Introductory Astronomy for three semesters in both in-person and virtual formats. 

I find joy in mentoring students interested in pursuing astronomy and increasing diversity in the field. As an alumna of the Summer Science Program in Astrophysics, I have mentored recent program alumnae through the college applications process with successful outcomes as an "SSP Connect" mentor.

In pursuit of balance in my life, I enjoy music. I have played flute for over twelve years, holding performance experience in three UMaine ensembles – Symphonic Band, Orchestra, and Concert Band – and work experience as a concert day assistant for the Bangor Symphony Orchestra for six years, a job I looked forward to every “Symphony Sunday.” 

When time allows, I enjoy exploring Maine's rocky coastline, cheering for the Boston Red Sox, playing the flute, and staring out plane windows.