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It’s Fleetster Friday! This week, meet Mission Valley resident, Michelle Powers. As the Director of Donor Relations, Michelle is responsible for engaging, stewarding, and supporting the Fleet’s donors. Michelle is responsible for growing the Luminary Society, the Fleet’s premier circle of philanthropists and cultivating a culture of philanthropy among donors, members, and friends of the Fleet.

By Dr. Lisa Will, Resident Astronomer at the Fleet Science Center

It’s Fleetster Friday! This week, meet North Park resident, Tamra Kirl. As Membership Coordinator, she’s the superstar working behind the scenes of the Membership Department. Tamra is dedicated to helping our members have the best experience possible at the Fleet. She knows everything there is to know about our memberships and is always ready to answer any question you might have. She’s the go-to person for new members who want to learn how to make the most out of their membership.

Today is International Women’s Day, and to celebrate, we’d like to introduce you to the amazing team of women who work here at the Fleet Science Center.

According to the National Science Foundation, women make up half of the total U.S. college-educated workforce, but only 29% of the science and engineering workforce. While there is a high concentration of women in the social sciences (62%), there are low numbers represented in engineering (15%) and computer and mathematical sciences (25%).