Meet NASA’s ‘Mohawk Guy’: An Ambassador for Science As Curiosity – NASA’s intrepid Mars rover – made its historic descent into the atmosphere of the Red Planet August 2012, the millions of earthlings watching the live feed at home seemed to have just one question: Who’s the guy with the mohawk hairdo? The young man garnering… Learn more
Explore the Achievements of the International Space Station With Astronaut and CASIS Executive, Greg Johnson Gregory H. Johnson is the President and Executive Director for the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS). In his remarkable career, he also served as a NASA astronaut — piloting two Space Shuttle missions — in addition to… Learn more
Want to Make a Difference in the World? Become an Engineer, Says Lockheed Martin Leader, Stephanie Hill No doubt about it, Stephanie Hill, Vice President and General Manager of Lockheed Martin’s Ship & Aviation Systems business, is passionate about being an engineer — and passing that passion on to young learners. Her favorite part about… Learn more
Plenty of Challenging Problems Waiting to be Solved by Engineering Although acting may have been his first love, Steve Smalley, a project engineer who designs sophisticated radar systems for defense giant Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, isn’t putting on an act when he tells students straight up: “Think seriously about a career in engineering.” Engineers are… Learn more
Ken Shields: Engaging America in the Excitement of the International Space Station Space and cosmos exploration. These words alone are enough to conjure up images of science and engineering at its best. Ken Shields, as Director of Flight Operations and Educational Opportunities for the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), is responsible for… Learn more
View From Space: A NASA Shuttle Flight Veteran Shares Her Fascinating Experiences as an Astronaut and Environmental Engineer! As a veteran of two Space Shuttle missions during her career at NASA, Mary Cleave was privileged to fascinating, breath-taking views of Earth and its lower atmosphere that few of us will ever experience. It was those glimpses… Learn more
Her Excitement Shines Through: Emily Calandrelli Shares Her Passion About Science in Many Ways Without even meeting her, one thing is immediately apparent about Emily Calandrelli — ranging from her engaging website to the captivating science technology articles and blogs she pens: This talented astronautics expert is wildly passionate about the many roles she plays… Learn more
