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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Forrest Melton, Ariel Deutsch, Dan Sirbu, and Chanel Idos. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and collaborative disposition needed to explore this world and beyond.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nEarth Science Star: Forrest Melton<\/strong><\/p>\n Forrest Melton serves as Senior Research Scientist with the Atmospheric Science Branch, and leads the OpenET consortium, which develops a unique satellite-driven support system for water resources management using six satellite-driven models and publicly available data from NASA, USGS and NOAA. OpenET currently provides data for 23 states in the western U.S., delivers data at daily, monthly, seasonal and annual timescales, and has become a necessary tool for domestic and international water managers and agricultural producers (feature story<\/a>).<\/p>\n Space Science & Astrobiology Star: Ariel Deutsch<\/strong><\/p>\n Ariel Deutsch is an early career planetary scientist in the Planetary Systems Branch for the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute. She is recognized for being invited to join the Artemis II Science Team to support the Artemis II Lunar Science Objectives. \u00a0Her Lunar Data Analysis Program grant was selected to improve our understanding of the distribution and abundance of volatiles cold-trapped on the Moon, which include Artemis III candidate landing sites.<\/p>\n Space Science & Astrobiology Star: Dan Sirbu<\/strong><\/p>\n Dan Sirbu is a key member of the Exoplanet Technologies group within the Astrophysics Branch. He currently serves as the principal investigator on the Photonic Integrated Circuit High-Contrast Imaging for Space Astronomy (AstroPIC) early career initiative, serves multiple roles on the Multi-Star\u00a0Wavefront Control (MSWC) project, and is involved in outreach efforts. In recent months, Dan has been the primary operator performing MSWC testing, setting several new performance records demonstrating high contrast\u00a0imaging of planets around binary\u00a0stars. Dan\u2019s work also advances NASA\u2019s and humanity\u2019s capability of imaging exoplanets in multi-star\u00a0systems, including Alpha Centauri, the nearest\u00a0star\u00a0system to the Sun.<\/p>\n Space Biosciences Star: Chanel Idos<\/strong><\/p>\n Chanel Idos serves as the ARC Resource Analyst for the Human Research Program (HRP) in the Space Biosciences Division. HRP is a multifaceted initiative encompassing six Elements and Offices at JSC and three Divisions across two Directorates at ARC. Her exceptional expertise, coupled with outstanding organizational skills and clear, effective communication, have been instrumental in ensuring the seamless operation of HRP activities at ARC. Chanel\u2019s contributions have been pivotal in achieving excellent cost performance for FY24, positioning ARC to enter FY25 in an optimal state.<\/p>\n Powered by WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n Get The Details…<\/a> The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Forrest Melton, Ariel Deutsch, Dan Sirbu, and Chanel Idos. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and collaborative disposition needed to explore this world and beyond. Earth Science Star: Forrest Melton Forrest Melton serves as Senior [\u2026] Continue reading <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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