Former astronaut and engineer Ellen Ochoa—the first Latina to travel to space and the first Hispanic director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center—will discuss women’s evolving role in science, remaining barriers, and the importance of access and representation in STEM. The program includes a reception, remarks and audience Q&A.

Attendance: Hybrid. The in-person program is at James A. Baker III Hall in Houston; a livestream option is also available. The event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required for either option. No private stream credentials are included here.

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