Women at NASA
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Julie Bassler -- Robotic Lunar Lander Development Project Manager
Julie Bassler is leading the development of a robotic lander that will help NASA achieve its science and exploration goals on the moon.
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Linda Bigonesse -- Shuttle Robotics Instructor
Linda Bigonesse trains astronauts how to use the space shuttle's robotic arm.
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Jessica Calhoun -- Robotics Flight Controller
Jessica Calhoun plans how robotic arms help assemble the space station.
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An Astronaut's Endless Endeavour
Eileen Collins was the first female space shuttle commander. She commanded the shuttle team for STS-114.
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Tristan Curry -- Aerospace Engineer
Tristan Curry tested critical space shuttle flight hardware at NASA while a student in college.
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Sandy Elam -- Aerospace Engineer
Sandy Elam researches rocket engines that could be used on new NASA missions.
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Kimberly Hambuchen -- Aeronautics Engineer
Kim Hambuchen develops computer software that helps robots think on their own.
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The Moment a Geologist Was Born
Previously an art major, Amanda Hintz found her true calling on a visit to the world's longest mountain range.
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A Story of Survival and Science
Life and science go on in and around Lake Pontchartrain.
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Sharon McDougle, Spacesuit Team Manager
When astronauts are launched into space, it's important they are dressed right. The Crew Escape Equipment team makes sure they are.
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A Dream Come True →
Lucy McFadden goes on an Antarctic adventure.
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Lori Mullins -- Pyrotechnics Specialist
Lori Mullins is responsible for explosives that ignite the boosters to release the space shuttle from the launch pad.
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Jennifer Murdoch
Jennifer Murdoch is research psychologist who espouses the idea that technology should be useful for humans, but also usable by humans.
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Ochoa Honored as Hispanic 2008 Engineer of the Year
Ellen Ochoa is deputy director at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
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Michele Perchonok, Shuttle Food System Manager
The shuttle food manager is cooking up ideas for space food of the future.
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Pat Quander-Haas
Quander-Haas has jumped from an airplane, ridden on a motorcycle and floated on a glider. Now she wants a pilot's license.
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Sally Ride -- Setting the Stage for Women in Space
Sally Ride was the first American woman in space.
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Nancy Roman -- Chief of NASA's Astronomy and Relativity Programs (Retired) →
As the chief of NASA's Astronomy and Relativity Programs, Roman was involved with planning a program of satellites and rockets with the advice of a wide sample of the nation's astronomical community.
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The Women of USRP →
NASA's Undergraduate Student Research Project has women coordinators at ten NASA centers. Find out what led them to a career in NASA Education and what they look for when selecting interns.
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Sabrina Singh, Astronaut Trainer
Former NASA co-op student Sabrina Singh helps astronauts learn to use their high-tech spacesuits.
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Imelda Terrazas-Salinas
NASA Engineer Chases Her Dream, Achieves Career Success
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Peggy Whitson -- First Woman Space Station Commander
Get to know astronaut Peggy Whitson in this preflight interview.
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As Chance Would Have It
Suni Williams was a Navy helicopter pilot who happened to become an astronaut.
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Becoming an Astronaut Kicking and Swimming
Astronaut Stephanie Wilson was a mission specialist on STS-121.