Moogega Cooper | |
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| Other names | Moogega Cooper Stricker |
| Alma mater | Hampton University (BS) Drexel University College of Engineering (MS & PhD) |
| Known for | Lead of Planetary Protection for Mars 2020 Mission |
| Awards | NASA Early Career Public Achievement Medal |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy, Mechanical Engineering |
| Institutions | NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| Thesis | Elucidation of Levels of Bacterial Viability Post-Non-Equilibrium Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Treatment |
| Doctoral advisor | Dr. Alexander Fridman |
| Website | https://www.moogega.com |
Moogega Cooper-Stricker[1] (born 1985) is an American astronomer, and the Lead of Planetary Protection for the Mars 2020 Mission and is involved with the InSight Mission. Dr. Cooper also takes part in programs and speaking engagements to encourage young women or and others from underrepresented communities to pursue careers in science and technology.[2]
- ^ Moogega Cooper-Stricker - website of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- ^ "NASA/JPL's Moogega Stricker on the Mars 2020 mission and girls in STEM". SYFY Official Site. 2019-02-08. Retrieved 2022-04-08.