SourceAmes Science Stars of the Month – August 2026
These efforts support space exploration by enhancing open science data access, student education programs, and extraterrestrial sample analysis.
- Danielle Lopez was recognized for leadership as Deputy Project Manager for the Open Science Data Repository with Amentum.
- Jennifer Claudio was recognized for supporting the 2026 GeneLab for High School summer program and resolving a security breach on its learning platform.
- Duncan Mifsud was recognized for infrared analysis of extraterrestrial samples returned from asteroid Bennu by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission.