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Hometown Orchard Park, New York (“Go Bills!”) Education B.A. in Physics, Drexel University; Ph.D. in Astrophysical and Planetary Science, University…

Center: NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) Division: Aviation Systems Division Branch: Flight Trajectory Dynamics and Controls Branch Professional Biography Dr. Karl…

“When I was a little girl, I watched the Moon landings and thought, ‘I want to do that!’” After more…

Hometown Tucson, Arizona Education B.S. in Physics and Philosophy, Brandeis University; Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, University of Arizona What is…

Center: NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) Division: Aviation Systems Division Branch: Flight Trajectory Dynamics and Controls Branch Professional Biography Apsara…

Hometown Lompoc, California Education B.S. in Physics, Stanford University; Ph.D. in Physics, Case Western Reserve University What is the focus…

Shawn M. Kern is the director for Safety and Mission Assurance at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.…

Mark C. Davis is the branch chief for Aeronautics Projects at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. Appointed…

Hometown Greenville, Illinois Education B.S. in Spanish Education, B.A. in Physics and Mathematics, Greenville University; Ph.D. in Physics, University of…

Akash Vangani is a deputy chief engineer supporting the Launch Services Program (LSP) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.…