• 2023 NEIL ARMSTRONG™ AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

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      - Describe the achievement(s) by providing details about the scientific discovery, creative new technology, new and advanced process(es) or system(s), patent application(s), novel prototype(s) and/or other innovative contribution(s).

      - Explain how the achievement aids the United States in global technology leadership, inspires future generations, and/or changes society.

      - Identify any industry(ies) and/or segment(s) of society that benefit from the achievement.

      - Describe any challenges faced and how they were overcome to achieve the end result.

      - Identify the qualities and characteristics that the nominee exemplifies that demonstrate traits such as integrity, perseverance, critical thinking, intellectual daring, and/or a passion for exploration. How has the nominee and their achievement(s) demonstrate a commitment to the pursuit of excellence?

      - Describe how the accomplishment demonstrates nominee's commitment to the pursuit of excellence.

      Written submission should be no more than 1,000 words.

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