Amy Mainzer
American astronomer · United States · On the map · Scientists · Born 1974 · age 52
Amy Mainzer is an American astronomer, specializing in astrophysical instrumentation and infrared astronomy.
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2012NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement MedalAward2011NASA Exceptional Achievement MedalAward2010Lew Allen AwardAward1974Born2 January 1974
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She was the deputy project scientist for the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer and is the principal investigator for its NEOWISE extension to study minor planets and for the future Near Earth Object Surveyor space telescope mission.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1974 · age 52
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The same award as Amy
Joan FeynmanBoth received NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
Edward C. StoneBoth received NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
Ayanna HowardBoth received Lew Allen Award
Carolyn S. ShoemakerBoth received NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
John HouboltBoth received NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
Amanda HendrixBoth received Lew Allen Award