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NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal

NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal rather than just read about it. In short: NASA's Exceptional Public Service Medal is a United States government award awarded to any non-Government individual or to an individual who was not a Government employee during the period in which the service was performed for sustained performance that embodies multiple contributions on NASA projects, programs, or initiatives. The criteria must include all of the following: Sustained performance has made a signifi…

Key takeaways

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Reference excerpt

NASA's Exceptional Public Service Medal is a United States government award awarded to any non-Government individual or to an individual who was not a Government employee during the period in which the service was performed for sustained performance that embodies multiple contributions on NASA projects, programs, or initiatives. The criteria must include all of the following:

Sustained performance has made a significant improvement to NASA deliverables, operations, or image; Employee's record of achievements sets a benchmark for other non-Government contributors to follow; substantial improvement to a NASA program that yielded high quality results or improvements; Impact and importance of the employee's services have made a lasting impact on the success of the Agency

See also NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal NASA Public Service Group Award List of NASA awards

EPSM Awardees

2024

Ames Research Center Source:

John J. Freitas (OCOMM Nomination) Michael J. Hirschberg

Glenn Research Center Jacob Chung, professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, for exceptional, sustained, and multi-faceted contributions advancing NASA's in-space cryogenic fluid management science and technologies over multiple programs and 30 years.

Goddard Space Flight Center Aaron Lepsch, For excellence in building a multimedia IT systems supporting NASA storytellers and leading the way forward on the Agency's creative infrastructure. John O'Meara

Johnson Space Center Source:

Belinda Gay (Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum 'Remembering Columbia'), For outstanding dedication and contributions to the NASA community for Space Shuttle Columbia recovery efforts and the commemoration of Columbia’s historical significance. Marsha Cooper (Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum 'Remembering Columbia'), For exceptional public service as a member of the first search team of communication efforts coordinator during the recovery operation for the Space Shuttle Columbia accident. Dr. Estella Hernández Gillette (NASA Alumni League – JSC Chapter). For embodying with exceptional grace and timeless devotion, unwavering dedication, selflessness, and commitment to public service.

2023

Ames Research Center Mike Hirschberg, Director of Strategy of Vertical Flight Society, For exceptional international leadership and advocacy of vertical lift technologies and aggressive support of advanced air mobility development and workplace diversity.

Glenn Research Center Matthew Pitsch

Johnson Space Center Daniel Connor, research engineering manager for the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Engineering’s Engineering and Innovative Technology Development group.

Marshall Research Center Source:

William C. Butler (Exploration Project & Integration Office, ESSCA) Robin C. Ferebee (Propulsion Structures & Design Branch, ESSCA) Robert L. Goodwin (Avionics Integration Branch, ESSCA) Bruce T. LaVerde (Structural Dynamics and Integration Branch, ESSCA) Randy Lycans (Technical Performance & Integration Office, ESSCA) Phat T. Nguyen (MAF Integrations & Operations, SYNCOM SPACE SERVICES) Tamra A. Ozbolt (Stages Office, Consolidated Program Support Services) Andrew P. Tygielski (Systems Integration Branch, ESSCA) Michael Ward (Alabama Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce) Terry L. White (Program Operations & Strategic Communications, Media Fusion) David L. Wineland (Engines Office, Aerojet Rocketdyne)

Goddard Space Flight Center Jose Vanderlei Martins Scott Friedman Libby Larson

Stennis Space Center Rodney W. King, SACOM, For his professionalism, work ethic, can-do spirit, and for outstanding leadership and commitment to excellence demonstrated throughout his career.

2022 Heidi Hammel, AURA Vice President for Science, Interdisciplinary Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope, and Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Planetary Society, for an exemplary career in service to NASA and to the planetary science community.

Glenn Research Center Ronald C. Moomaw DO Jennifer A. Baumeister Alexandra M. Bowersox Jacob R. Bramley Larry F. Hambley Michael L. Harper Lyle Lilie

Marshall Space Flight Center Source:

Mary K. Cutting, Earth Science Branch, Jacobs Space Exploration Group/ESSCA Christian N. Garcia, Control Systems Design and Analysis Branch, Jacobs Space Exploration Group/ESSCA Sandra K. George, Communication Services Office, AEGIS William S. Paciesas, Universities Space Research Association Blake W. Parker, Payload and Crew Operations Branch, MOSSI2 Jennifer R. Robinson, Structural Design, Development and Analysis Branch, Jacobs Space Exploration Group/ESSCA Carol M. Sivley, Technical Performance and Integration Office, MIPPS CMDM Dale R. Taglilatelo, TVC Systems Integration and Components, Jacobs Space Exploration Group/ESSCA David D. Waller, Transportation and Logistics Engineering Office, MLSS

2021 David Spergel, Emeritus Professor of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University for outstanding leadership of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s teams during its initial mission concept and formulation program. Rob Ferl, distinguished professor in the UF/IFAS horticultural sciences department and assistant vice president for UF research.

Glenn Research Center Deborah L. Demaline Christopher J. Detardo Paul V. Ferkul Paul W. Giel Robert L. Norman Phillip A. Oberhaus Marvin G. Smith

Langley Research Center Vinay Goyal, Principal Director at The Aerospace Corporation, Deputy Technical Fellow at NASA, Adjunct Professor of Practice at University of California Los Angeles and University of Southern California: For outstanding engineering support to safety of flight assessments, methodology development, and engineering analyses of critical interest to NASA and its missions.

Marshall Space Flight Center Source:

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Illustrations

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal

In research: NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Awards and decorations of NASA, Distinguished service awards, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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