NASA fired the employee they once celebrated, then tried to erase her story — here’s who she is

Rose Ferreira's journey from poverty in the Dominican Republic to NASA is inspiring. Overcoming homelessness, abuse, and health setbacks, she earned a degree in astronomy. Despite challenges at NASA, including diversity initiative rollbacks and eventual termination, Ferreira now champions STEM outreach. She empowers underrepresented students to pursue scientific careers, advocating for inclusivity in the space industry and beyond.Rose Ferreira's journey from poverty in the Dominican Republic to NASA is inspiring. Overcoming homelessness, abuse, and health setbacks, she earned a degree in astronomy. Despite challenges at NASA, including diversity initiative rollbacks and eventual termination, Ferreira now champions STEM outreach. She empowers underrepresented students to pursue scientific careers, advocating for inclusivity in the space industry and beyond.2025-05-16T09:10:04.000Z{}Fri, 16 May 2025 09:10:04 GMT