Avi Mandell, acting director of NASA Goddard’s SEEC, studies exoplanets and their potential for life, bridging astrophysics, planetary science, and astrobiology. He also advocates for inclusivity through NASA’s LGBTQ Advisory Committee and mentors future scientists.
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Michelle Thaller, an astrophysicist and science communicator at NASA Goddard, makes complex astronomy accessible. Passionate about curiosity and storytelling, she bridges science and the public.
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Giada Arney, a NASA research scientist, studies exoplanets and Venus. She worked on LUVOIR and helps lead the DAVINCI+ mission. Passionate about planetary science, she co-organized Exoplanets in Our Backyard and co-edited Planetary Astrobiology. She hopes to see one of her missions launch soon.
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Verity J. Flower, a NASA volcanologist, studies eruptions using satellite data. Originally from England, her passion began in childhood. She enjoys quilting nature-inspired designs and dreams of a countryside cottage with Labradors.
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Molly Wasser, NASA’s Moon social media voice, merges art, science, and education to make space accessible. She manages @NASAMoon, leads lunar outreach, and co-organizes International Observe the Moon Night.
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Nayeong Cho and Jaehwa Lee, atmospheric scientists at NASA Goddard, study aerosols and their climate impact. Originally from South Korea, they met in grad school and now collaborate in research. They share a passion for travel, swimming, golf, and DIY car maintenance.
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