How a James Webb Scientist Turned a Childhood Dream Into a NASA Career

NASA’s Stefanie Milam turned a childhood dream into a career in solar system science as part of the James Webb Space Telescope team. Visiting the Johnson Space Center in Texas at 6 years old was a formative moment for the planetary scientist. Today, Milam lives and breathes astronomy: look no further than the solar system tattoo (Kuiper belt and all) on her forearm.

Watch Stefanie Milam discuss historic Webb Telescope firsts at the links below.

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[markcoleman]

Cool tatt!! I was in 1st grade when Sputnik happened. I'm so happy that you get to live YOUR dream! 🖖 LLAP

[BuriedTeeth]

This is why science education and field trips are so important to expose children to amazing things they can do when they grow up!

[djpaiya]

now i want to get a solar system tattoo too when i get older

[gylepearson]

Hook 'em when their young and they are hooked for life .
Enjoy it .
I was born two years nine months before Sputnik .

[MitaAotearoa]

Scientists play a huge part in mankind's progress in life. JWST is going to discover; if it hasn't already discovered technically advanced alien life in our cosmos through infrared track and trace. How close is humanity to disclosure.. is the question ⁉️

[dearbrad]

Wow even smart people are slaves to their vanity. Does that woman get a thrill if someone comments on her crappy tattoo