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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) Maurice Valdez, Niki Parenteau, Dori Myer, and Judy Alfter. 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>\nSpace Science and Astrobiology Star: Maurice Valdez<\/strong><\/p>\n Maurice Valdez is a system administrator, supporting desktop systems and website development for the Space Science and Astrobiology Division. Maurice is recognized for his focus and commitment to supporting the division\u2019s scientific productivity by keeping systems compliant and functioning. His can-do attitude makes him instrumental in the success of the team, whether he is finding new solutions for hybrid meetings, fixing equipment, patching systems, or troubleshooting issues.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Space Science and Astrobiology Star: Niki Parenteau<\/strong><\/p>\n Niki Parenteau, a research scientist for the Exobiology Branch, embodies\u00a0the\u00a0true spirit\u00a0of\u00a0an interdisciplinary astrobiologist. She has applied her expertise to identify potential biosignatures\u00a0of\u00a0life on exoplanets and has taken a leading role in the project office for the\u00a0development\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO<\/a>), where she facilitates\u00a0collaborative efforts\u00a0of\u00a0Ames scientists across the division and shepherds\u00a0the\u00a0larger scientific community to enable observations\u00a0of\u00a0biosignatures with HWO.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Space Biosciences Star: Dori Myer<\/strong><\/p>\n Archivist Dori Myer has made an outstanding contribution in the Flight Systems Implementation Branch\u2019s multi-year effort to digitize and preserve institutional knowledge.\u00a0 Under her guidance, the records management team digitized tens of thousands of historical records, preserving the branch\u2019s institutional knowledge for years to come. Her exceptional initiative and dedication have transformed our record management processes, ensuring the accessibility of NASA\u2019s rich institutional knowledge while streamlining its access in the modern age.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Earth Science Star: Judy Alfter<\/strong><\/p>\n Judy Alfter, a Deputy Project Manager in the Earth Science Project Office (ESPO<\/a>), has excelled in her multi-faceted role during the field campaign for the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem Post-launch Airborne eXperiment (PACE-PAX<\/a>). Judy launched the deployment phase of PACE-PAX, leading the effort to set up Twin Otter flight operations at Marina Municipal Airport in California. Following this phase,\u00a0she transitioned to Santa Barbara in California to support the mobilization of PACE-PAX ship operations and\u00a0concluded deployment activities at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center\u2019s main campus\u00a0as ESPO site manager for ER-2 flight operations.<\/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) Maurice Valdez, Niki Parenteau, Dori Myer, and Judy Alfter. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and collaborative disposition needed to explore this world and beyond. Space Science and Astrobiology Star: Maurice Valdez Maurice Valdez is [\u2026] Continue reading <\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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