Amanda graduated from A&M in 2014 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Amanda participated as a member of Student Engineers Council at A&M and worked on a research project through Multidisciplinary Experiences for Undergraduates on the Multifunctional Antenna Team with Dr. Huff. She was awarded a scholarship by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. This organization selects students with exceptional performance in science, technology, and engineering fields.