NASA Ames Science Directorate Recognizes Stars of the Month

The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of Sigrid Reinsch, Lori Munar, Kevin Sims, and Matthew Fladeland. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and collaborative disposition needed to explore this world and beyond.

Space Biosciences Star: Sigrid Reinsch

As Director of the SHINE program and Project Scientist for NBISC, Sigrid Reinsch is a high-performing scientist and outstanding mentor in the Space Biosciences Research Branch. Her dedication to student training and her efforts to streamline processes have significantly improved the experience of welcoming summer interns at NASA Ames.

Space Science and Astrobiology Star: Lori Munar

Lori Munar serves as the assistant Branch Chief of the Exobiology Branch. In the past few months, she has organized a facility and laboratory surplus event that involved multiple divisions over multiple days, resulting in considerable savings and improved safety and appearance of offices and labs.

Space Science and Astrobiology Star: Kevin Sims

Kevin Sims is a NASA Technical Project Manager serving the Astrophysics Branch. He is recognized for outstanding project management for exoplanet imaging instrumentation development in support of the Habitable Worlds Observatory. Kevin has streamlined, organized, and improved the efficiency of the Ames Photonics Testbed being developed as part of the AstroPIC Early Career Initiative project.

Earth Science Star: Matthew Fladeland

Matthew Fladeland is a research scientist in the Earth Science Division managing NASA SMD's Program Office for the Airborne Science Program. He is recognized for exemplary leadership and teamwork leading to new agreements with the Department of Defense, accelerating science technology solutions through the SBIR program, and advancing partnerships with the US Forest Service on wildland ecology and fire science.

According to the source: Mirage News.