In Memoriam: Claudia J. Alexander (1959–2015) Research Scientist, Ph.D

The story of Claudia Alexander caught my attention. Her image has been circulating around Facebook with the caption that no news outlet has reported on her death.

Claudia Alexander : Pioneer

Well, her story won’t go unnoticed to our Unheard Voices readers as we bring attention to pioneers in the Black community who have made or making a difference.

Claudia’s story is magnificent as she earned a Ph.D. in geophysics and planetary science. As we know Black people are underrepresented in science. So to me, Claudia achieved the ultimate success and beyond.

Ms. Alexander passed away on July 11, 2015 from breast cancer and we wanted to memorialize her on the website.

In Memoriam

Claudia Joan Alexander (1959–2015), Ph.D. was a research scientist specializing in geophysics and planetary science. Claudia has worked for the United States Geological Survey and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Claudia Alexander: Research Scientist

As member of the technical staff at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory,she was the last project manager of NASA’s Galileo mission to Jupiter and until the time of her passing had served as project manager and scientist of NASA’s role in the European led Rosetta mission to study comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Claudia was awarded the Emerald Honor for Women of Color in Research & Engineering by Career Communications Group, Inc.at the National Women of Color Research Sciences and Technology Conference.

Unheard Voices sends its condolences go out to her Family,co-workers and friends at this time.