On November 22, Camille Wardrop Alleyne will be honored by the Institute for Caribbean Studies at their 20th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards. Her pioneering work in research and engineering has earned Wardrop Alleyne her most current post as the Assistant Program Scientist for the International Space Station (ISS). It is NASA’s flagship program for exploration of outer space. Alleyne has spent most of her career working from NASA’s two space centers, the Johnson Space Flight Center and the Kennedy Space Center.
As Assistant Program Scientist, she translates the successes and research of the astronauts and other scientists working in the ISS to Congress, NASA leadership and other stakeholders including researchers, educators and the general public.
She is also pairing her Caribbean roots with her professional accomplishments. Wardrop Alleyne actively promotes science and technology among girls in the Caribbean.
She also developed a model partnership between the United Nations and the ISS that would extend the benefits of research from the space station to developing countries – not just countries participating in the space station. She’s also a private pilot.
In Her Own Words
Hear Camille tell her story and know why ICS is honoring her on Friday, Nov. 22 at the 20th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards in celebration of her contributions to science and technology.
To find out more about the honorees, visit the CARAH website at www.caribbeanheritageawards.org.
About Caribbean American Heritage Awards
The Caribbean American Heritage (CARAH) Awards were instituted in 1994 by the Institute of Caribbean Studies in order to demonstrate the contributions that Caribbean immigrants make to the USA. Also honored from time to time are Friends of the Caribbean whose work contribute to the well being and welfare of the Caribbean peoples. ICS’ Founder and President, Dr. Claire Nelson cites the CARAH Awards as part of the organization’s campaign to ensure that the conversation on the future of America and immigration includes a recognition of the indivisible historical linkages between the US and the Caribbean.
About Institute of Caribbean Studies
The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), founded in 1993, is a non-partisan, non-proft, 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to policy analysis, advocacy and education on issues that advance the interests of Caribbean Americans. ICS is the Campaign Chair and Lead Advocate for the Commemoration of June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
SOURCE: ICS
