Trailblazing in Space: Missions of Discovery & Diversity

The Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series of the COCC Foundation presents: Trailblazing in Space: Missions of Discovery & Diversity

Dr. Ellen Ochoa – Former NASA Director, Presidential Medal of Freedom 2024 recipient.

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The first Latina in space, Dr. Ellen Ochoa has charted an inspiring path — as a researcher, inventor, astronaut with four missions and director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Join us for a stirring presentation as Ochoa speaks about the frontiers of space and the importance of breaking barriers, from championing diversity in the STEM fields to expanding the culture of the corporate world.

Discovery West is the Presenting Sponsor of this event with additional support from COCC's Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Bend Science Station, Lonza, The Appel Family Fund of OCF, the Associated Students of COCC and the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund.

For more information, visit cocc.edu/foundation/cls

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