Biography
Who is Xyla Foxlin?
Early Life and Education
Xyla Foxlin grew up in the Boston area and attended Lexington High School. During her high school years, she worked part-time and served as captain of the school robotics team as a junior and senior.
She later attended Case Western Reserve University, majoring in mechanical and aerospace engineering. While at the university, she was president of the robotics mining team and graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science and Engineering in General Engineering, focusing on mechatronics and creative technology.
Engineering and Inventions
Xyla Foxlin co-invented Parihug, a pair of connected teddy bears designed to transmit hugging sensations over the internet via Bluetooth and wireless technology. Although the startup gained attention and won awards, the product was ultimately not released due to security concerns.
She also co-founded Beauty and the Bolt, a non-profit organization aimed at reducing barriers to entry for women and minorities in engineering fields through online video tutorials covering 3-D printing, laser cutting, and soldering.
YouTube Projects
Xyla Foxlin creates and publishes YouTube videos documenting various engineering and woodworking projects. Well-known builds include a model car designed to travel faster than a treadmill, a clear fiberglass kayak illuminated with LED lights named Rainbowt, and a bulletproof gown tested with live rounds.
In addition to ground-based builds, she launched a tiara into space using weather balloon technology and constructed a high-powered wooden rocket in just five days. She also collaborated on launching a large Christmas tree into the air using a rocket system.
Aviation and Advocacy
Xyla Foxlin completed her first solo flight at seventeen years old and earned a private pilot license. When depression related to a birth control change led the Federal Aviation Administration to revoke her medical certificate, she began advocating for the Mental Health In Aviation Act.
Her appeal succeeded, and she received a special medical certificate, enabling her to fly across the continental United States in her Cessna 140. Her contributions to aviation and technology earned her inclusion in the Smithsonian Institution's statue exhibition and recognition from Forbes.
Birthday and age
Xyla Foxlin was born on June 29, 1996, which makes Xyla 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Xyla shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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