Manuel Retana arrived in the U.S. at 15 years old, unable to speak English and with nothing but a dream and $200 in his pocket. Now, he plays a crucial role implementing life support systems on spacecraft that will carry humans to the Moon and, eventually, Mars—paving the way for the next frontier of space exploration. A project manager for NASA’s Johnson Space...
For the first time, the Gail Burns-Smith Award honors two advocates who are bridging support for survivors with treatment for those who cause sexual harm. HARRISBURG, PA – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA) are pleased to honor Dr. Alissa Ackerman and Casey Ballinger with...
By Daniel Boyette Advanced space nuclear propulsion systems are critical to NASA’s Moon to Mars vision. On May 15, one of the individuals at the forefront of those future exploration efforts was honored for his contributions. Kurt Polzin, chief engineer for the Space Nuclear Propulsion Office at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, received the...
Through decades of hard work, three storytellers brought out of this world news down to Earth, providing a lens through which young and old could watch space exploration unfold. This week, NASA recognized the contributions of these Chroniclers during a May 15, 2024, ceremony at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Associate...
All Photos; Credit: Liz Devine On Wednesday May 8th, NAF held its 20th annual Benefit at Metropolitan Club in New York and had a lot to celebrate! This year, we were proud to honor partners KPMG LLP with the Corporate Citizen Award and RTX with the James D. Robinson III Award for Corporate Innovation. NAF Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Dughi, said, “Our annual Benefit...
Solutions-oriented coverage of early education, wildfire response and other issues was honored in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism competition. The winning stories were produced by reporters at news outlets including EdSurge, Source New Mexico/ProPublica, Colorado Springs Gazette and Boulder Reporting Lab. The...
April 28, 2015 New York — On May 9, 2015, the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) will present the ALBA/Puffin Award for Human Rights Activism to the Association for the Recovery of Historical Memory in Spain (Asociación para la Recuperación de la Memoria Histórica, ARMH). One of the largest monetary awards for human rights in the world, this $100,000 cash prize...
National Academy of Public Administration Honors Dwight Ink and Federal Career Leaders Post Date: May 19, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) today celebrates the contribution of federal career leaders with the naming of the Dwight Ink Fellows’ Hall, which will honor the distinguished career of exemplary public servant...
The Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film is pleased to announce it will be presenting actress Robin Weigert with the group’s Career So Far award March 17th during the 25th Anniversary Chlotrudis Awards at the historic Brattle Theatre. The show begins at 5 pm, and tickets are $20 ($15 for Chlotrudis and Brattle members), and can be purchased online at the...
August 1 to 7, 2022, is World Breastfeeding Week, a global campaign to raise awareness about breastfeeding and its many advantages. First Nations is celebrating the week by highlighting a few of our community partners that are advancing breastfeeding programs with support of First Nations’ Breastfeeding & First Foods grants. About the Grant Opportunity The...