Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society.
Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. As we celebrate this year, we’d like to highlight the vital contributions of women at NOAA.
We talked with Amy Leibrand from NOAA’s Office of Low Earth Orbit Observations to learn more about her and her role as a science communications specialist.Two years ago, I made a career shift and joined NOAA’s Office of Low Earth Orbit Observations as a science communications specialist. Prior to this, I spent 14 years in Earth sciences and biosciences research, which provided me with the necessary knowledge to effectively communicate about the value that LEO observations provide to society.
Can you share a bit about yourself—where you're from, what sparked your interest in science, and where you went to college? Basic childhood curiosity led to basic adult curiosity. I graduated with a degree in soil science from The Ohio State University, which led to a roller coaster of a career where I’ve played many roles over the last 20 years. I’m a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none, but this has served me well because I can be a chameleon when needed, adapting to different situations.
Over the years, I've been lucky enough to work alongside some truly amazing women in science. I particularly credit Natasha Sadoff, a program manager at NASA Headquarters and a longtime colleague, for nudging me towards science communication. There was a point when I was ready to leave research but was feeling lost about where to go next. Her own journey from research to outreach inspired me to pursue a communications path within the realm of Earth observations.
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