Meet the geek (Shannon) behind ageekmom.com, and learn more about the site.

Site’s Primary Focus

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, and outreach, as well as human spaceflight and commercial spaceflight activities feature prominently here.

About the Author

Shannon D. Blackburn (@ageekmom) is a writer, photographer, social media manager, and web developer. A lifelong space geek and proud Space Tweep, Shannon is a Space Camp (1987) & NASATweetup / NASA Social alumna (since Nov. 2009/STS-129). She enjoys outdoor recreation, gardening, freshwater aquaria (planted tanks), photography, and spending time with family and friends.

Shannon is a long-time member the Space Tweep Society and The Nature Conservancy. Since April 2015, Shannon is also a Texas Master Naturalist (Alamo Area Chapter).