Hispanic Star: Ellen Ochoa

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Meet veteran astronaut and award-winning engineer Ellen Ochoa, who once was simply a girl from Los Angeles, California. The granddaughter of Mexican immigrants, Ellen dedicated herself to physics at an early age and went on to earn a master's degree and a doctorate in electrical engineering from Stanford University. In 1993, Ellen became the first Latina in space. As a retired astronaut, she served as the director of the Johnson Space Center and has become an advocate for women and minorities in STEM fields. She was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Hispanic Star proudly celebrates Hispanic and Latino heroes who have made remarkable contributions to American culture and have been undeniable forces in shaping its future.