Ask SME: Instrument Systems Engineer Dr. Begona Vila
In this close-up video, Begona Vila, Instrument Systems Engineer for the James Webb Space Telescope at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, describes her role in supporting the operations of the Webb telescope. The Webb telescope is currently the largest and most complex space telescope, set to look back in time and take pictures of the first galaxies and stars in the universe. In addition to her work on this historic project, Begona shares her love for reading, yoga, and exploring the outdoors. She highlights her interest in both science and art and her belief that humans share the need to explore and continuously learn.
Background Information
Grades K through 8
- NASA Space Place What is the James Webb Space Telescope?
Grades K through 12
- NASA Dr. Begona Vila -- Instrument Systems Engineer
- NASA First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope
- NASA Webb Space Telescope
- Space Telescope Science Institute Webb Space Telescope
Activities
Grades K through 8
- MAD Science Are We All Systems Go?
- NASA Space Place Make a Pinwheel Galaxy
Grades K through 12