Congratulations to Stanford EE alumna Dr. Ellen Ochoa! She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, which is presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.

Ellen Ochoa is the first Hispanic woman in space and the second female Director of NASA’s renowned Johnson Space Center. Dr. Ochoa has flown in space four times, logged nearly 1,000 hours in orbit, and continues to inspire young generations of scientists.

Please join us in congratulating Ellen on this extraordinary recognition!

Excerpted from “President Biden Announces Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom."