Steering Committee
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Rebecca Castano
Section Manager, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, JPL -
Michelle Gierach
Principal Scientist & Group Supervisor, Earth Biosphere, JPL -
Katherine de Kleer
Professor of Planetary Science and Astronomy; Hufstedler Family Scholar, Caltech -
Rosaly Lopes
Senior Research Scientist, JPL -
Jonathan Lunine
Chief Scientist, JPL -
Dimitri Mawet
David Morrisroe Professor of Astronomy, Caltech -
Austin Minnich
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Physics, Caltech -
Shouleh Nikzad
Chief Technologist, JPL -
Mitchio Okumura
Professor of Chemical Physics, Caltech -
Jason Rhodes
Chief Scientist for Astrophysics, Heliophysics, and Fundamental Physics, JPL -
Mark Simons
John W. and Herberta M. Miles Professor of Geophysics and Director, Brinson Exploration Hub, Caltech
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KISS Staff
KISS relies on an extraordinary team to help deliver on its mission to shape the future of space exploration.
KISS Affiliates
Nominated by Caltech faculty, KISS Affiliates are graduate students and postdocs who represent the next generation of space leaders. The program offers opportunities to connect with NASA, research, and industry leaders, while supporting professional development and community building.
Past KISS Fellows
KISS has historically supported Caltech graduate students and postdoctoral students through its fellowship programs.
