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 advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the agency, specifically addressing socioeconomic barriers faced by underserved communities.
The plan outlines four key areas of focus: promoting equitable procurement and contractor integration, enhancing grants for underserved communities, leveraging Earth science data for environmental challenges, and strengthening civil rights compliance.
NASA aims to increase opportunities for underserved businesses and populations, evidenced by nearly $2 billion spent on disadvantaged small businesses and plans to increase annual civil rights compliance reviews.
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.
