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Meet some of the brilliant minds behind the world's most powerful space telescope. We're honoring the women of @NASAWebb for Women's History Month and International Women's Day 2021 by featuring some of our past profiles, talks and Q&As. 👩‍🔬👩‍💻🔭

Meet some of the brilliant minds behind the world's most powerful space telescope. We're honoring the women of @NASAWebb for Women's History Month and International Women's Day 2021 by featuring some of our past profiles, talks and Q&As. 👩‍🔬👩‍💻🔭

  1. Feb 11

    This Day, we celebrate the mission leadership of some of the phenomenal women on the team. Hear how they got their start in science below ⬇️

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  2. Feb 11

    Dr. Amber Straughn is ’s Deputy Project Scientist for Communication. She studies galaxies using Hubble data — and will be using Webb data in her research too! Read more about Dr. Straughn:

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  3. Feb 11

    As ’s Deputy Project Scientist for Planetary Science, Dr. Stefanie Milam is helping to establish our next generation space telescope as a resource for studying the planets and other bodies within our solar system. Read more about Dr. Milam:

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  4. Feb 11

    Dr. Knicole Colón is ’s Deputy Project Scientist for Exoplanets. She has worked on the Hubble and TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) missions in addition to Webb. Read more about Dr. Colón:

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  5. Feb 11

    As ’s Deputy Program Scientist, Dr. Hashima Hasan makes sure that the mission aligns with NASA’s strategic objectives. Read more about Dr. Hasan:

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  6. Feb 24

    Great to see the Instagram Q&A with and about and what it's like to be a scientist! You can still see their answers here:

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  7. 20 Oct 2020

    "When I started work as an engineer, there were few women in the field... Mentoring and advocating for women in engineering is very important to me." - lead structures engineer Sandra Irish in a new Conversations with interview:

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  8. 26 Aug 2020

    This , we’re recognizing the amazing women making an impact at NASA. 🌟 ICYMI, four women on the team answered your questions about careers in STEM earlier this week. See the full Q&A as an Instagram highlight:

    Today, we celebrate ! Women at NASA have been paving the way for future generations. From engineers & scientists to communicators & artists, our incredible trailblazers push the boundaries & play a pivotal role in our success:
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  9. 8 May 2019

    Nithin Abraham is part of a team developing technology to shield from molecular contamination. This technology may have applications on Earth, where cultural artifacts need protection. Celebrate & learn about our :

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  10. 19 Sep 2020

    Dr. Begoña Vila, Instrument Systems Engineer for – “Try to reach the stars, even if you don't get there, at least you reach the Moon. Always try... and push yourself there.”

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  11. 24 Sep 2020

    “The greatest possible solutions come from a diverse team, and I am proud to contribute my own heritage. Despite our unique backgrounds, we are all united by our passion for space exploration.” - Krystal Puga, engineer .

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  12. 17 Sep 2020

    “I want to be able to motivate people and tell them they can do it, they can go after their dream. Sometimes they just need to see that one person who fought all the odds.” - Scarlin Hernandez, spacecraft engineer

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  13. 8 Oct 2020

    "Explore all opportunities that come your way, no matter how out of the box it may be. Sometimes the best path is one you never thought you’d be on!” -Yesenia Perez, Education Specialist

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  14. 6 Oct 2020

    "Who would have thought a Mexican girl who grew up in Compton, CA, would one day work for an amazing time machine like ?" - Stephanie Hernandez, Spacecraft Systems Engineer

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  15. 23 Jun 2020

    This International Women in Engineering Day, we're recognizing team members, like Elaine Stewart, Aerospace Engineer. On - “ ...there is always a new challenge. Being an engineer has taught me to never lose sight of your goals, personal or professional."

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  16. 23 Jun 2020

    Jean Huber is the Spacecraft Verification Lead, ensuring that 8000+ spacecraft requirements are properly verified. On -“Over my career, I have enjoyed watching the influx of women into engineering. JWST now has a group of amazingly talented women engineers!”

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  17. 5 Mar 2019

    Want to know what working on is like? Ask us March 8th via Instagram Stories () during our Q&A session! Women from + partner orgs will be responding. ( )

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  18. 15 Jun 2020

    NASA STEM Stars✨kicks off a series focused on the James Webb🔭on June 18 at 2 p.m. ET. 🕑 Hear from Digital Media Expert Sophia Roberts as she discusses her career , answers your❓& teaches you how to make a Webb Telescope flipbook.

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  19. 8 Mar 2018

    Check out this with women who have worked on in a variety of capacities, from astrophysicist to legislative affairs specialist. Building a space telescope requires the coordination of many diverse professions!

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  20. 3 Apr 2017

    Astronomer Dr. Nancy Roman paid us a visit! The first woman to hold an executive position at NASA, she was key to the creation of .

    Replying to @NASAHubble @WomenNASA and 2 others
    Here's Dr. Roman visiting . It was an honor to give her a tour.
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  21. 12 Mar 2020

    We did an Instagram Stories Q&A for with women who work at , , and on . If you'd like to view it, we have pinned the whole Story on our profile. Just go to and tap on our first highlight!

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