26-year-old Lady graduates from US university as an Aerospace Engineer, dedicates life to teaching maths to kids
Fusing her love for music and science, Williams incorporates rap songs into her teaching methods. Recognizing the potential trauma that math and science education can inflict, especially on children of color, she strives to bridge the gap. Her viral Quadratic Formula video, set to Soulja Boy's "Crank That" beat, cleverly imparts mathematical concepts.
AKACHI NOEL 
In a remarkable tale of accidental ambition, 26-year-old American prodigy Dajae Williams has defied expectations, transitioning from her love for music to becoming a prominent figure in the field of aerospace engineering. Williams, now a rocket scientist at NASA, found her true calling after a high school mishap redirected her path.
Originally passionate about music, Dajae Williams was inadvertently enrolled in honors geometry at Kirkwood High School in Missouri, setting in motion a chain of events that would alter the trajectory of her life. Acknowledging the mistake, her high school teacher could not have foreseen the profound impact it would have on Williams' future.
Post-high school, Williams embraced the challenge, enrolling in an engineering course at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri. The decision was influenced by her mother, who recognized Williams' proficiency in math and science and encouraged her to explore the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) field, citing its need for increased gender and racial representation.
Currently working as a rocket scientist at NASA, Williams reflects on her journey with a sense of awe, stating, "Sometimes I still have to pinch myself. It’s always an exhilarating experience being around so many smart people, just being present, and taking it all in because there is so much to learn."
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Fusing her love for music and science, Williams incorporates rap songs into her teaching methods. Recognizing the potential trauma that math and science education can inflict, especially on children of color, she strives to bridge the gap. Her viral Quadratic Formula video, set to Soulja Boy's "Crank That" beat, cleverly imparts mathematical concepts.
In an inspiring message, Williams encourages aspiring minds: "Put yourself out there. Apply for things that you don’t think you qualify for. Take classes that you don’t think you’re smart enough for. It will take you further than you realize."
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Dajae Williams' story serves as a testament to the transformative power of education, determination, and the unexpected journeys that lead to groundbreaking accomplishments.
