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NASA Celebrates 'Hidden Figure' Mary W. Jackson With Building Naming Ceremony

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Saturday, February 27, 2021
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Jackson began working at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) the forerunner of NASA in April 1951.

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  • Jackson began working at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) the forerunner of NASA in April 1951.
  • "With the official naming of the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters today, we ensure that she is a hidden figure no longer," said acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk.
  • On June 24, 2020, NASA announced its intent to name the building the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building.
  • Mary Jackson chose to lead by example and at NASA today we strive to emulate her vision, passion, and commitment."

GATHER By Events DC And NASA Partner To Celebrate Naming Of Washington, DC Headquarters To Honor Mary W. Jackson

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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As NASA's programming partner, GATHER by Events DC commissioned six local female artists to create visual interpretations of this historical occasion to be presented during a virtual naming ceremony.

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  • As NASA's programming partner, GATHER by Events DC commissioned six local female artists to create visual interpretations of this historical occasion to be presented during a virtual naming ceremony.
  • Events DC will provide the commemorative artwork to the Mary Jackson Neighborhood Center in Hampton, Virginia.
  • "We couldn't be prouder to partner with NASA to commemorate the renaming of its DC headquarters for the brilliant Mary W. Jackson.
  • The Naming Ceremony of the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters will stream live Friday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. on GATHER by Events DC.

NASA to Honor 'Hidden Figure' Mary W. Jackson During Headquarters Naming Ceremony

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk will lead a ceremony at 1 p.m. EST Friday, Feb. 26, officially naming the NASA Headquarters building in Washington in honor of Mary W. Jackson .

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk will lead a ceremony at 1 p.m. EST Friday, Feb. 26, officially naming the NASA Headquarters building in Washington in honor of Mary W. Jackson .
  • Jackson, the first African American female engineer at NASA, began her career with the agency in the segregated West Area Computing Unit of NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.
  • The mathematician and aerospace engineer went on to lead programs influencing the hiring and promotion of women in NASA's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers.
  • The book was made into a popular movie that same year, and award-winning actress Janelle Mone portrayed Jackson.

NASA to Host Briefings, Interviews for Next Crew Rotation Mission with SpaceX

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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The full astronaut crew flying on the mission also will be available for interviews.

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  • The full astronaut crew flying on the mission also will be available for interviews.
  • All media participation in these news conferences and interviews will be remote; no media will be accommodated at any NASA site.
  • 12:30 p.m. Crew-2 Mission Overview News Conference with the following participants:
    Kathy Lueders, NASA associate administrator for human exploration and operations, NASA Headquarters
    2 p.m.
  • Crew News Conference with the following participants:
    Crew-2 astronauts will be available for a limited number of remote interviews following the news conference.

NASA Announces New Role of Senior Climate Advisor

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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"This position will provide NASA leadership critical insights and recommendations for the agency's full spectrum of science, technology, and infrastructure programs related to climate," said acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk.

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  • "This position will provide NASA leadership critical insights and recommendations for the agency's full spectrum of science, technology, and infrastructure programs related to climate," said acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk.
  • With more than two dozen satellites and instruments observing key climate indicators, NASA is the premier agency in observing and understanding changes to the Earth.
  • "The complexities of climate processes still are not fully understood, and climate adaptation and mitigation effortscannot succeed without robust climate observations, data, and research," saidacting NASA Chief of StaffBhavyaLal.
  • Specifically, the senior climate advisor will work to:
    Promote and engage in climate-related investments in the Science Mission Directorate's Earth Science Division.

Kemp Proteins Elevates Carter Mitchell to Chief Scientific Officer

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kemp Proteins, a leading provider of gene-to-protein and monoclonal antibody development services, announced today that the company has appointed Carter Michell, Ph.D. as its new Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kemp Proteins, a leading provider of gene-to-protein and monoclonal antibody development services, announced today that the company has appointed Carter Michell, Ph.D. as its new Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).
  • Carter will lead the scientific and technology development of Kemp Proteins as the company continues its impressive growth following its purchase by Six02 Bioservices in January 2019.
  • Prior to joining Kemp Proteins as Chief Technology Officer in mid-2020, Carter served as the Chief Technology Officer and Director of Structural Biology at a biotech start-up.
  • Carter will take over the role of CSO from the founder of Kempbio (now Kemp Proteins) Chris Kemp, who will take up a long-term advisory role as Scientist Emeritus for Kemp Proteins.

Motiv Space Systems is Engineering the First Robotic Arm to Survive the Extreme Cold of the Moon

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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In fact, that's the biggest design challenge faced by the space robotics engineers at Motiv and JPL: the extreme cold.

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  • In fact, that's the biggest design challenge faced by the space robotics engineers at Motiv and JPL: the extreme cold.
  • COLDArm, which utilizes next generation technologies of both Motiv Space Systems and JPL, is funded by NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) through the Game Changing Development Program.
  • In this "new era of extraplanetary exploration," Motiv Space Systems will continue to further the technology that furthers the exploration of space.
  • For more information about COLDArm: https://motivss.com/tech-dev/cold-operable-lunar-deployable-arm/
    Headquartered in Pasadena, California, Motiv Space Systems takes pride in designing both ground and space-rated robotic solutions for a range of application demands.

NASA Administrator Joins Acorn Growth Companies

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Monday, January 25, 2021
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Acorn Growth Companies (Acorn), a private equity firm investing exclusively in aerospace, defense and intelligence, today announced that Jim Bridenstine, former Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has joined the company as a dedicated full-time Senior Advisor.

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  • Acorn Growth Companies (Acorn), a private equity firm investing exclusively in aerospace, defense and intelligence, today announced that Jim Bridenstine, former Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has joined the company as a dedicated full-time Senior Advisor.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210125005506/en/
    Acorn Growth Companies adds Jim Bridenstine, former Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), as Senior Advisor.
  • Bridenstine resigned his position as the 13th Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) effective Jan. 20, 2021.
  • I am excited about joining Acorn Growth Companies and starting a new chapter of service to the United States, while advancing our aerospace and defense industries, said Bridenstine.

ASRC Federal Subsidiary Awarded NASA Research and Education Support Services Contract

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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RESTON, Va., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected ASRC Federal Agile Decision Sciences (ADS) to provide professional services and IT support as part of the NASA Research and Education Support Services (NRESS) team.

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  • RESTON, Va., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected ASRC Federal Agile Decision Sciences (ADS) to provide professional services and IT support as part of the NASA Research and Education Support Services (NRESS) team.
  • The ASRC Federal ADS team will strengthen the NASA peer review life cycle and the research objectives of four directorates: Aeronautics Research Mission, Human Exploration and Operation Mission, Science Mission and the Space Technology Mission.
  • The NRESS contract also sustains support to the customer's Office of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Engagement.
  • "Earning the opportunity to be an ongoing part of this important mission for NASA is very gratifying," said Jennifer Felix, ASRC Federal president and CEO.

BWXT Names Rob Smith President of Government Operations

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Monday, January 11, 2021
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BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today Dr. Robert (Rob) F. Smith has been named to the newly created position of president of government operations, reporting to Rex Geveden, BWXTs president and chief executive officer.

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  • BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today Dr. Robert (Rob) F. Smith has been named to the newly created position of president of government operations, reporting to Rex Geveden, BWXTs president and chief executive officer.
  • We are extremely pleased to have Rob join our executive management team, said Geveden.
  • Prior to joining Lockheed Martin in 2008, he was vice president of Nanteros Government Business Unit before it was acquired by Lockheed Martin.
  • In addition, BWXT joint ventures provide management and operations at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities.