Bio of Camille Alleyne: Dr. Alleyne currently serves as the Assistant Program Scientist for the International Space Station (ISS), a science laboratory in space. She is resident at NASA- Johnson Space Center in Houston Texas. There she is responsible for managing the communication strategy for ISS Research and Technology that conveys the benefits of ISS scientific research to stakeholders, the public and potential users. Dr. Alleyne holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Howard University in Washington DC. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, FL, a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Houston. Dr. Alleyne is also the Founder of the Brightest Stars Foundation, a non-governmental organization dedicated to educating, empowering and inspiring young women around the world to be future leaders through the study of science, math and technology. Dr. Alleyne is a licensed Private Pilot whose accomplishments include being a Finalist in the 2004 Astronaut Selection Program. She has received numerous awards and commendations both from NASA and other national and international organizations. She received the 2013 Caribbean-American Heritage Award for Excellence in Science and Technology from the Institute of Caribbean Studies. She has also been honored as a Caribbean Woman Icon in Science and Technology by the National Institute for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology in Trinidad and Tobago. Additionally, she was honored as an Outstanding Woman in Aerospace by the National Society of Black Engineers.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 05:28:20 +0000
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