NASA | Women@Goddard: Meet Alberta Moran

Alberta Moran shares her journey from working at the post Office during World War Two to her long career at Goddard Space Flight Center. She highlights her roles, including administrative assistant and international coordinator, and her interactions with notable figures like President Nixon and the Star Trek crew. Despite retiring, she continues to volunteer, emphasizing the strong community spirit at Goddard. She encourages students to pursue their passions, regardless of their background in science or engineering.

What was Alberta Moran's initial job when she moved to Washington DC?

• An engineer at Goddard

• A postal worker

• A scientist at NASA

• A teacher

What significant change happened to the Beltsville Space Center shortly after Alberta joined?

• It became a part of NASA

• It was closed down

• It was renamed to Goddard Space Flight Center

• It was moved to a different location

Who did Alberta Moran have the opportunity to meet during her career at Goddard?

• President Reagan

• President Kennedy

• President Carter

• President Nixon

What does Alberta Moran emphasize as important for students considering a career at NASA?

• Having a background in mathematics

• Deciding what they want to do in the future

• Being an engineer

• Having a degree in science

Why does Alberta Moran continue to volunteer at Goddard?

• She is required to by contract

• She needs the money

• She enjoys the community and feels like part of a family

• She wants to become a scientist