The Illinois Space Society
Shishir Bhatta is currently an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where they focus on advanced control research methodologies and optimization techniques. Additionally, they hold various roles such as Guidance, Navigation, and Control and Software Engineer at The Illinois Space Society, Secretary and Project Lead at Minorities in Aerospace, and have experience as a Software Developer Intern at Gibber. Shishir also worked as a Head Math Tutor at Kumon North America, Inc. and is pursuing their education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
The Illinois Space Society
The Illinois Space Society (ISS) is a SEDS USA chapter at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We are a technical, professional, and social student organization with 150+ members, whom all share a passion for science, technology, and space exploration. Since the beginning, our mission has been to connect a network of space enthusiasts and industry professionals, to serve our community through educational outreach, and to provide our members with resources that will assist them in pursuing their dreams in the field of space exploration. We accomplish these goals through technical projects, connecting with K-12 students locally, and allowing our members numerous opportunities to develop their professional skills.