Noleen Hepburn

As we wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month 2024, we introduce Marcos Ibarra, an ETHOS Flight Controller who supports ISS operations linked to life-support systems, thermal systems, and spaceflight emergency management via Mission Control. For Marcos, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to appreciate the opportunity he has been given to live in the US and […]

As we continue celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, we had the privilege of speaking with Pilar Archila, our ISS Research Results Senior Scientist. Pilar plays a vital role in tracking scientific publications related to station research and uses this analysis to highlight exciting trends in the growth and quality of space science. As a proud […]

The theme of this year’s National Hispanic Heritage Month is ‘Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together’, which resonates deeply with Roman Ruiz, Cold Stowage Project Engineer on our JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) contract, where he and his team support science experimentation aboard the International Space Station (ISS). “Neither of my parents attended […]

We recently announced Robert Hester as the recipient of Barrios Technology’s 2023 EMY Award – named after our founder Emyre Barrios Robinson – which recognizes an employee who has contributed beyond the workplace in service to the community. Robert, a Robotics Engineer on our JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS II) contract, received the award […]

September 3, 2024: Congratulations to our 2024 1st Quarter Silver BEAR Award Winners  – David Birbal, Frank Digiuseppe, Tonia Green, Seth Lambert, Radislav Sinyak, Tahirah Rogers, Kathie Thomas-Keprta and Samuel Vengerik – whose unwavering work ethic is the driving force behind their success. Their willingness to step up and learn new skills while taking on […]

Every Summer, Barrios hosts a 12-week internship program for students wanting to pursue a career in the aerospace industry. This year we welcomed 12 interns from around the country, including a couple of returning interns. Olukunle Akinleye, who received his BS degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University in May, is one of […]

Barrios Technology employees are known for going above and beyond in everything they do, but the recipients of the 2023 4th Quarter Silver BEAR Awards – David Bacon, Ben Booz, Tricia Cartee, Joseph (Chuck) Cashon, Galen Cloud, Jennifer Cobb, Shinichi Uno and Chris Vodney – have a knack for consistently offering extraordinary value by dedicating […]

On June 26, Carrie Gilder, Communications and Research Integrator/Editor on our Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC) received the Johnson Space Center (JSC) Director’s Innovation Award, which recognizes individuals who have shown innovation through the development or implementation of positive changes in the operations or the programs of NASA or the JSC in business […]

We welcome our Barrios Summer 2024 Interns! Our sessions have started, and everything is in full swing. The Barrios Internship Program is an immersive program that offers our interns opportunities for career development and learning, while working on projects that help advance human spaceflight programs as they live Barrios’ core values. At the same time, […]

As we continue to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we introduce Shinichi Uno, Data Solutions Developer on our Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC) in Huntsville, AL, where he leads software development efforts. According to Shinichi, AANHPI Heritage Month is a great opportunity to revisit history and recognize […]