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Ames Science Stars of the Month – August 2026
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognized Danielle Lopez, Jennifer Claudio, and Duncan Mifsud as the Science Stars of the Month for August 2026.
Why it matters
These efforts support space exploration by enhancing open science data access, student education programs, and extraterrestrial sample analysis.
The details
- Danielle Lopez managed critical collaborations for the Open Science Data Repository.
- Jennifer Claudio supported the 2026 GeneLab for High School summer program.
- Duncan Mifsud analyzed infrared samples from asteroid Bennu via OSIRIS-REx.
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NASA owns Open Science Data Repository
NASA operates the Open Science Data Repository.
NASA owns OSIRIS-REx
NASA operates the OSIRIS-REx space exploration mission.
NASA owns GeneLab for High School
NASA manages the GeneLab for High School program and learning platform.
Danielle Lopez works at Amentum
Danielle Lopez works with Amentum as Deputy Project Manager for the Open Science Data Repository.
Danielle Lopez is related to Open Science Data Repository
Danielle Lopez manages efforts for the Open Science Data Repository.
Jennifer Claudio works at Blue Marble Space
Jennifer Claudio is a research staff member at Blue Marble Space.
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Jennifer Claudio is related to GeneLab for High School
Jennifer Claudio supports and executes the GeneLab for High School summer program.
Duncan Mifsud works at Bay Area Environmental Research Institute
Duncan Mifsud is a postdoctoral research scientist at the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute.
Duncan Mifsud is related to OSIRIS-REx
Duncan Mifsud analyzed extraterrestrial samples returned from asteroid Bennu by OSIRIS-REx.
Amentum is a partner of NASA Ames Research Center
Amentum partners with NASA Ames Research Center in the Space Biosciences Division.
Blue Marble Space is a partner of NASA Ames Research Center
Blue Marble Space partners with NASA Ames Research Center in the Space Biosciences Division.
Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is a partner of NASA Ames Research Center
Bay Area Environmental Research Institute partners with NASA Ames Research Center in the Astrophysics Division.
OSIRIS-REx uses Infrared Analysis
Samples returned by OSIRIS-REx underwent infrared analysis.
Bay Area Environmental Research Institute uses Ultraviolet Irradiation
BAERI researchers analyzed samples produced from ultraviolet irradiation.
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Ames Science Stars of the Month Recognition for August 2026
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