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 International Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (ATLAS)
From Apprenticeship to Management
By Tony O'Neil
Twice in my NASA career I have had the opportunity to mentor young assistant mission managers. In my mind, three conditions must exist right away between a mentor and mentee.
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 International Space Station
How Did I Get Here?
By Charlie Stegemoeller
I was fortunate growing up to have had many fine mentors. What has been different about my NASA experience is that I have had to seek out my mentors.
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 Fire fighting
Mentors Come in All Shapes and Sizes
By Dr. Michelle Collins
I was a new engineer at one of NASA's contractor sites, straight out of college and ready to conquer the Agency.
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 Space Shuttle
Natural Relationship
By Michael C. Jansen
Contrary to the stereotype of the aged veteran taking the younger mentee under his wing, it can work the other way around too.
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