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NASA’s Brad Doorn Brings Farm Belt Wisdom to Space-Age Agriculture

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From his South Dakota roots to leading NASA's agricultural program, Brad Doorn's mission has remained the same: help farmers feed…

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Bob Swap Builds Bridges With ‘Science Diplomacy’

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Associate Director for Mission Planning, Earth Sciences, and environmental scientist Robert J. “Bob” Swap makes a difference by putting knowledge…

Article2 days ago

Matthew Kowalewski: Aerospace Engineer and Curious About Everything

6 min read

Matthew Kowalewski describes himself as “curious about too many things,” but that curiosity comes in handy when engineering instrumentation scheduled…

Article1 week ago

Inia Soto Ramos, From the Mountains of Puerto Rico to Mountains of NASA Earth Data

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Dr. Inia Soto Ramos became fascinated by the mysteries of the ocean while growing up in Puerto Rico’s mountains. Today,…

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Math, Mentorship, Motherhood: Behind the Scenes with NASA Engineers

5 min read

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on February 22, 2024. Engineering is a huge field with endless applications. From…

Article2 weeks ago

Beyond the Console: Kenneth Attocknie’s Mission to Bridge Cultures at NASA

3 min read

From the Mission Control Center to community celebrations, Kenneth Attocknie blends safety expertise with a commitment to cultural connection.  For…

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