Don't Be Afraid To Reach For The

What Everyone In The Astronaut Corps Shares In Common Is Not Gender Or Ethnic Background, But Motivation, Perseverance, And Desire - The Desire To Participate In A Voyage Of Discovery.

Astronauts Are Very Professional And When They're Preparing For Launch, They Prepare For It As The Most Serious Endeavor Of Our Lives.

Usually, Girls Weren't Encouraged To Go To College And Major In Math And Science. My High School Calculus Teacher, Ms. Paz Jensen, Made Math Appealing And Motivated Me To Continue Studying It In College.

That's What We Want To Do Here At Johnson Space Center. I Think What We Have Always Brought To Nasa And Brought To The Country Is Trying To Push The Boundaries, Trying To Go To The Next Level.

I Think Of It As A Good Opportunity To Let, In Particular, School Kids Know That This Job And Other Interesting Jobs In Science And Engineering Are Open To Anyone Who Works Hard In School And Gets A Good Education And Studies Math And Science. And That It's Not Just For A Select Group Of People.