NASA astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron is pictured during maintenance activities aboard the International Space Station. [Courtesy: NASA]
Key Takeaways:
NASA has launched its first "Equity Action Plan" to accelerate diversity, equity, and inclusion within the agency, in support of federal efforts to address socioeconomic barriers for underserved communities.
The plan aims to deepen NASA's commitment to equal opportunity and make its missions and work more accessible to all.
It focuses on four key areas: increasing utilization of contractors from underserved communities, enhancing grants, leveraging Earth science data for environmental challenges, and advancing civil rights compliance and access for limited English proficient populations.
NASA has announced its first plan to fast-track progress toward increased diversity, equity, and inclusion within the agency.
The Equity Action Plan—in support of the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts toward increasing racial equity in the federal government—seeks to address socioeconomic barriers faced by underserved communities.
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Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.
