Allison Barnes has been a member of VSCL since her freshman year (Fall 2023). She is a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Engineering Project Management. She is also part of the Zachry Leadership Program. In addition to her work with VSCL, she is a team lead in AggieSat Laboratory, and an active member of the Student Engineers’ Council. She interned at Gulfstream Aerospace in Summer 2025 as a Flight Test and Operations Engineer. Allison has also received her Private Pilots License.