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 ...

ARLINGTON, Texas (CBS11) - Fifteen years ago today, the space shuttle Columbia exploded over Texas. All seven astronauts on board were killed, including one with ties to North Texas. Kalpana Chawla ...

“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 ...

India's space odyssey is marked by courageous astronauts who have inspired generations. From Rakesh Sharma's pioneering flight to Kalpana Chawla's end ...

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! To celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans, The Center for Global Education has launched a new series called, Spotlight on Asian Pacific Americans.

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 ...

Chawla and six colleagues died in the Columbia shuttle disaster in 2003. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A commercial cargo ...

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 ...

It didn’t take David Wolf long to start repaying the debt he felt to CU Boulder: In 2001, just after graduating with law and MBA degrees, he established a scholarship at the Leeds School of Business.