NASA's Ames Research Center has recognized three individuals for their contributions to science and mission operations.
Key facts
- •Danielle Lopez serves as the Deputy Project Manager for the Open Science Data Repository.
- •Jennifer Claudio supported the 2026 GeneLab for High School summer program.
- •Duncan Mifsud is a postdoctoral research scientist in the Astrophysics Division.
- •Mifsud analyzed samples returned from asteroid Bennu by the OSIRIS-REx mission.
The NASA Ames Science Directorate has announced its Science Stars for August 2026. The honorees, Danielle Lopez, Jennifer Claudio, and Duncan Mifsud, were recognized for their technical expertise and collaborative efforts within the agency.
Contributions to Open Science and Research
Danielle Lopez, the Deputy Project Manager for the Open Science Data Repository, was honored for her management of Open Science initiatives across NASA centers and with the public. Jennifer Claudio, a research staff member with Blue Marble Space, was recognized for her work on the 2026 GeneLab for High School summer program, specifically for her response to a security breach on the program's learning platform. Duncan Mifsud, a postdoctoral research scientist with the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute, received recognition for his infrared analysis work. His research includes laboratory samples created through ultraviolet irradiation and extraterrestrial samples returned from the asteroid Bennu by the OSIRIS-REx mission.
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