The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Jessica Kong, Josh Alwood, and Sam Kim.
Jessica Kong, serving as the Facility Service Manager (FSM) for the Astrobiology and Life Science Lab building for the Exobiology Branch, has effectively coordinated repairs and building shutdowns while minimizing disruption to laboratory research.
Josh Alwood, a researcher for the Space Biosciences Research Branch, has contributed to advancing the development of countermeasures to protect astronaut health on long-duration missions, particularly in the field of skeletal adaptation during spaceflight.
Sam Kim, a systems administrator and deputy project manager with the Earth Science Project Office (ESPO), successfully fulfilled multiple roles during the 2024 ASIA-AQ field mission and ensured the facilities were ready for the science and instrument team.