Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at NASA

The transcript highlights the experiences of Hispanic and Latino individuals working at NASA, emphasizing the importance of diversity for innovation. It shares personal stories of family migration, cultural traditions, and the journey to a career at NASA. The narrative underscores the significance of representation, the challenges faced, and the aspirations to inspire future generations. It also touches on the roles beyond engineering and science, such as legal contributions, and the desire to leave a meaningful legacy.

Why is diversity important in a team according to the speaker?

• It helps in faster decision making.

• It reduces the need for communication.

• It ensures everyone agrees on the same ideas.

• It fosters innovation.

What significant event did the speaker's mother experience at the age of four?

• She started working at NASA.

• She learned English.

• She crossed the Rio Grande into the United States.

• She moved to South Florida.

Where did the speaker's family move during the civil war in El Salvador?

• California

• Texas

• Florida

• New York

How often does the speaker try to visit Ecuador to stay connected with their roots?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every five years

• Every ten years

What did the speaker's grandfather give them when they brought him soup?

• A book

• A quarter

• A toy

• A dollar

What annual tradition does the speaker's sister perform for them?

• Making tamales

• Organizing a party

• Decorating the house

• Buying gifts

What motivated the speaker to apply for an internship at Marshall Space Flight Center?

• A family tradition

• A school project

• A job offer

• A friend's advice

Who inspired the speaker's niece during a session at NASA?

• A flight director

• Joe Acaba

• An engineer

• A scientist

What role does the speaker hope to leave a legacy in at NASA?

• Attorney

• Engineer

• Scientist

• Astronaut

How many female flight directors have there been in NASA's history?

• 20

• 16

• 10

• 25