For Immediate Release

(Houston, Texas) Nikol Koleva has been named External Relations Manager of the World Space Week Association, the global coordinator of UN-declared World Space Week, 4-10 October annually.

“Since joining WSWA as an intern, Nikol has been an instrumental part of our team. Her unique experience as a Psychologist will be instrumental in taking our activities further.”

Originally from Bulgaria, Nikol completed her Bachelor’s in Psychology with emphasis in counseling in City University of London. She continued he studies in Psychology, perusing her Master’s at Webster University in Vienna. During her studies she specialized in space psychology research, more specifically in the Overview Effect. She feels excited to apply her knowledge to her work and contribute to future projects and collaborations.

“As a psychologist, I am by nature passionately curious about everything and space is no exception. I love to develop new ideas and work on projects tackling big and small issues in space. I am excited to continue my work with the World Space Week Association and advance new projects and collaboration with our incredible partners.”

For more information about World Space Week and how you can get involved, please visit www.worldspaceweek.org.

 

About World Space Week 

The largest space event on Earth, UN-declared World Space Week is celebrated October 4-10 annually.  It is an international celebration of the contribution of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition.  World Space Week consists of a myriad of space-related events held by space agencies, aerospace companies, schools, planetaria, museums, astronomy clubs, and others in a common timeframe to achieve greater student and public impact through synchronization.

 

About World Space Week Association 

World Space Week Association is the global coordinator of World Space Week. A volunteer-led, international non-government, non-profit organization, the Association is a permanent observer on the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.  It is supported by voluntary contributions of sponsors including Lockheed Martin, Jacobs, Astroscale, SES, SpaceX, Silhouette, ASRC Federal, ULA, Collins Aerospace, Airbus, and Oceaneering. The Association, founded in 1982, is one of the world’s oldest space advocacy organizations.

 

Media Contact

WSWA External Relations Manager, nkoleva@worldspaceweek.org, +43 6764038358