Emily Calandrelli

Emily Calandrelli is an MIT-engineer turned Emmy-nominated science TV host. She’s the Host and Co-Executive Producer of "Emily’s Wonder Lab" on Netflix, she's featured as a correspondent on Netflix’s "Bill Nye Saves the World" and an Executive Producer and host of FOX's "Xploration Outer Space," which airs in 100 million households each week. Calandrelli is the author of the picture book "Reach for the Stars," the science experiment book "Stay Curious and Keep Exploring," and the science chapter book series, the "Ada Lace Adventures." The third book in the series was launched to the International Space Station through the Storytime From Space program.

Calandrelli is also a professional speaker who has spoken at venues like Google, Pixar, MIT, Texas Instruments, CERN, and dozens of K-12 schools and Universities around the country. She focuses her talks on the topics of science communication, space exploration, and women in STEM. Her 3 TEDx talks are available on YouTube. She engages with students from K-12 to universities, sharing her life story and passion for space and science to inspire future generations. Furthermore, Calandrelli emphasizes the importance of science literacy for all and offers advice for teachers on effective science communication.

Calandrelli's educational background is in engineering and policy. At West Virginia University she received bachelors in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. While at WVU she was awarded the Goldwater scholarship for research and Truman scholarship for policy work. She received her Masters from MIT in Aeronautics and Astronautics as well as Technology and Policy. Calandrelli promotes scientific literacy and advocates for space exploration and its benefits to life on Earth. She discusses the economics of the space industry and its current innovations, shares her experiences and challenges as a woman in STEM, and provides insights and recommendations for improvement in this field.