03/26/2026
Please join us in congratulating Ben Whaley, Nichole Dukett, and Irene Prado on receiving the TriVector Pink Shoe Award for their unwavering commitment and leadership! 👏
Pictured left to right: Ben Whaley, Engineer; Nichole Dukett, Chemist; and Irene Prado, Engineer
This team was recognized for their exceptional support to NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) BioPhysical Sciences (BPS) International Space Station (ISS) Electromagnetic Levitator (EML) Flight Experiment during the 2025 Government Shutdown. Despite challenging circumstances, they demonstrated remarkable dedication by fabricating and shipping critical samples for processing abroad the ISS.
Their efforts ensured mission continuity and directly contributed to the success of this important research. Thank you, Ben, Nichole, and Irene, for your leadership, resilience, and commitment to excellence. 🚀