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NASA Stennis Facts:

NASA Stennis Space Center (SSC) located in located in South Mississippi (approximately 48 miles west of Biloxi and 45 miles east of New Orleans) and is responsible for NASA's rocket propulsion testing and for partnering with industry to develop and implement remote sensing technology.

For more information, visit NASA Stennis Space Center home page [Spanish version available].


WANDA SOLANO
NASA Stennis Space Center

Dr. Wanda Solano is a member of the Application, Technology Development and Transfer Office at NASA Stennis Space Center. She conducts research and development of new technology applicable to rocket engine ground testing and intelligent systems. Dr. Solano's primary areas of interest include the use of pattern recognition and machine learning techniques for intelligent sensors and systems. She was recognized by NASA Public Affairs as a leader in inspiring Mississippi and Louisiana school initial participation in the FIRST Robotics and LEGO League competitions. Prior to joining NASA, she has held various positions with private industry, and research and development labs.

Her primary areas of interest include embedded systems using pattern recognition and machine learning algorithmic techniques for intelligent sensors, sensor arrays, and wireless sensor applications. She has received numerous NASA awards for engineering and new technology contributions. She is a member of several professional societies and currently serves on the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Sensors Technical Committee.

She is recognized by NASA Public Affairs as a leader in inspiring Mississippi and Louisiana school involvement with programs in science and math, including the FIRST Robotics and LEGO League competitions. Prior to joining NASA, she has held various positions with private industry, and research and development labs.

Dr. Solano received her Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University and her Masters in Electrical Engineering from Tulane University. Her Doctor of Philosphy, also from Tulane, is in Computer Science and machine learning. In 2005 she was the recipient of the NASA National Space Club George M. Low Memorial Fellowship and Dual Career Path promotion which recognizes leadership and technical expertise. In her spare time she enjoys Latin, African, Cuban and Brazilian percussion and dance.

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