This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we explore the legacy of Kalpana Chawla, the first American ...
“This image is a fitting tribute to Dr. Chawla’s passion for exploration. Hosting it on the lunar surface is a reminder of her legacy and an inspiration to future generations.” ” — Madhu Thangavelu, ...
Kalpana Chawla, born in northern India, achieved notoriety by becoming both the first Indian-American astronaut and first Indian woman in space. Her connections to Texas include a degree in aerospace ...
Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-born woman who became the first Indian American astronaut and the first Indian woman in space. Unfortunately she was among the seven crew members who perished on the Space ...
Jared Leidich (MechEngr'09) brought a high-flying man safely down to Earth. But the trajectory of his career seems to go only upward. The 2009 College of Engineering & Applied Sciences Mechanical ...
The first women of Indian origin in space, Kalpana Chawla, would have been 55 today. A role model for many young women in India and around the world, Kalpana will always be remembered for her ...
The women who inspired and enriched thousands. Someone who identifies with something special in themselves because of the bravery, layered vulnerability, and resilience displayed. The one true space ...
Kalpana Chawla, born in northern India, achieved notoriety by becoming both the first Indian-American astronaut and first Indian woman in space. Her connections to Texas include a degree in aerospace ...