|Born to Explore|| |Who are NASA's Space Science Explorers? The
scientist studying black holes in distant galaxies. And the
engineer designing robotic instruments for probing hard-to-reach
planets. But also the teacher explaining the mysteries of the
cosmos. And the elementary schooler wondering if life exists
anywhere besides Earth. All of these people are Space Science
Explorers -- they are all connected by their quest to explore
and understand our solar system and universe. This monthly
series will introduce you to NASA Space Science Explorers, young
and old, with a variety of backgrounds and interests. Nominate a
Space Science Explorer! Tell us about the Space Science
Explorers you know. We're looking for students, teachers,
scientists and others who have a connection to NASA, whether
they work for the agency or are involved in a NASA-supported
mission or program. Send your nominations to Dan Stillman:
firstname.lastname@example.org. It wasn't until August of last
year that Laurie Leshin became the direct