NASA Ames Science Directorate Announces August 2026 Stars of the Month

• NASA Ames recognizes three individuals for outstanding contributions to mission success.
• Honorees demonstrate expertise in Space Biosciences and Astrophysics.

Honorees

• Danielle Lopez (Space Biosciences): Deputy Project Manager for the Open Science Data Repository with Amentum. Recognized for stabilizing leadership during challenging periods and fostering collaborations across NASA centers and the public.
• Jennifer Claudio (Space Biosciences): Research staff member with Blue Marble Space. Commended for leading the 2026 GeneLab for High School (GL4HS) summer program and effectively resolving a security breach on the learning platform.
• Duncan Mifsud (Astrophysics): Postdoctoral research scientist for the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute (BAERI). Honored for advanced infrared analysis of laboratory samples derived from ultraviolet irradiation and extraterrestrial materials returned by the OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission.