SourceThe NASA Ames Science Directorate recognized Danielle Lopez, Jennifer Claudio, and Duncan Mifsud as Ames Science Stars of the Month for August 2026.
- Danielle Lopez was recognized for leadership as Deputy Project Manager for the Open Science Data Repository with Amentum.
- Jennifer Claudio was recognized for supporting the 2026 GeneLab for High School summer program and resolving a security breach on its learning platform.
- Duncan Mifsud was recognized for infrared analysis of extraterrestrial samples returned from asteroid Bennu by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission.