Ask SME: Close-up with a NASA Subject Matter Expert
Ask SME videos are professionally developed to capture a glimpse of NASA SME's personal interests and career journeys. Each can be used to spark student interest and broaden their ideas of the STEM workforce.
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Instrument Systems Engineer - Dr. Begona Vila In this close-up video, Begona Vila, Instrument Systems Engineer for the James Webb Space Telescope at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, describes her role in supporting the operations of the Webb telescope. The Webb telescope is currently the largest and most complex space telescope, set to look back in time and take pictures of the first galaxies and stars in the universe. In addition to her work on this historic project, Begona shares her love for reading, yoga, and exploring the outdoors. She highlights her interest in both science and art and her belief that humans share the need to explore and continuously learn.
The Spanish version is available here. Physical Scientist - Jessica Taylor In this close-up video, Jessica Taylor, Physical Scientist at NASA's Langley Research Center, describes her role in developing and bringing NASA Earth Science data to the public, educators, and learners in fun and engaging ways. She shares how her love of meteorology and, in particular, lightning sparked her interest in becoming a scientist and set her career path. She also shares the joy she finds in family-centered activities like swimming and dancing. You can also engage in NASA Earth Science with projects like My NASA Data and the GLOBE Program.
The Spanish version is available here.Astrobiologist - Dr. Danny Glavin
Astronaut Strength and Conditioning Specialist - Corey Twine
Center Chief Technologist - Julie Williams-Byrd
Education Specialist - Karen Whitfield
Instrument Systems Engineer - Dr. Begona Vila
Life Sciences Project Scientist - Dr. Gioia Massa
Lunar Sample Curator - Dr. Ryan Zeigler
Physical Scientist - Jessica Taylor
Planetary Geologist - Dr. Lynnae Quick
Program Director - Dr. Inbal Becker-Reshef
Project Manager - Dr. Gary Ruff
Project Scientist - Marile Colon Robles
Remote Sensing Scientist - Dr. Catherine Nakalembe
Research Astrophysicist - Dr. Nicholeen Viall
Research Physical Scientist - Dr. Lola Fatoyinbo Agueh
Senior Sample Processor, Lab Manager - Andrea Mosie
Space Biologist - Dr. Egle Cekanaviciute
Technical & Horticultural Scientist - Jacob Torres
U.S. Domestic Co-Lead & AI Lead - Dr. Hannah Kerner