Alice Liu, an aerospace engineer at NASA Goddard, leads integrated modeling for the Roman Space Telescope. Specializing in jitter analysis, she has contributed to major missions and mentors students.
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Margaret Dominguez, an optical engineer at NASA Goddard, builds space telescopes, currently working on the Roman Space Telescope’s grism component. Originally from Mexico, she transitioned from an internship to earning a Ph.D. in optical sciences.
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María José Viñas, NASA’s Spanish Communications Lead, coordinates outreach to Spanish-speaking audiences worldwide, showcasing NASA’s work and Hispanic contributions. A former veterinarian turned journalist, she now creates tailored content and media events, including Spanish live shots.
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Geologist Christine Knudson works with the Curiosity rover to explore Mars — from about 250 million miles away.
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A mentor of research scientist Meloë Kacenelenbogen once shared a sentiment from French author André Gide: “You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” Kacenelenbogen pushes beyond her comfort zone to explore the unknown.
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Laura Milam-Hannin, Associate Director of NASA’s Flight Projects Directorate, ensures project success by overseeing technical requirements, documentation, and risk management. A trailblazer in aerospace engineering, she was Goddard’s first female integration and test manager.
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