Name of the Fangirl: Sheila
Fangirl’s School Grade: Junior- Undergrad
What is her fangirl interest?
Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Firefly, Game of Thrones, Dollhouse, Fullmetal Alchemist, Ayn Rand, Hunger Games, ER, Doctor Who and Nikita
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this fangirl?
Sheila is not only a very dedicated fan, but she is a pioneer in the future of technology. When she is not enjoying her time watching Star Trek, fencing with her friends, and reading, she is a student of Nanotechnology, and her love of sci-fi has been a huge inspiration to her career path. Last year, she won the Barry M. Goldwater award for her research in lasers.
How does this fangirl express her fandom?
Sheila has been reading scifi nearly ever since she could read, and along with her sister (the individual nominated her) has enjoyed attending several Star Trek conventions. Every year, we give her Star Trek themed Christmas ornaments, and she hopes to have enough to decorate an entire tree by the time she starts working on her doctorate. She has cosplayed at Star Trek conventions, but hopes to work on a costume for Daenerys Targaryen if she attends Comic-Con this year.
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
“Fear exists for one purpose: to be conquered.”
~ Kathryn Janeway, Star Trek Voyager
What is her favorite fangirl item that she cannot live without?
Her signed photo of Kate Mulgrew (Kathryn Janeway from Star Trek Voyager) currently hangs above her desk in her apartment. She has also grown attached to her USS Enterprise pizza cutter because it represents her two favorite things: Sci-fi and pizza!