The precision behind the lens: a day in the life of Maria Nowak

NASA Women's History Month Profile -- Maria Nowak · 3:30 · Video: NASA · Watch at the source

In short: Discover how Maria Nowak contributes to NASA's space exploration from the Goddard Space Flight Center. This profile highlights the diverse, high-stakes technical work required to prepare the next generation of space missions.

Maria Nowak works within the Optics Board Alignment/Integration Testing group at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Her role is characterized by its variety, requiring her to pivot between hands-on laboratory work and complex data analysis.

The video explores the specific technical demands of her position, which includes testing new metrology techniques and gathering critical data. By highlighting her contributions, NASA honors the scientists and engineers who continue to pave the way for future space exploration.

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