Human Health & Performance Directorate (HHPD) All-Hands Awards
At the June 26th HHP All-Hands, HHP Director Michelle Frieling recognized the exceptional work of our HHPC teammates in support of HHP’s functions and goals! Great work all
Gold Challenge Coin
Kristyn Hoffman and Kaitlyn McDaniel
For exemplary support of the Animal Care Facility
Jurine Adolf
For outstanding leadership of Task Order 2.2.2
Ronnie Rafanan
For outstanding support of SD Division
Group Achievement Awards
Nutritional Biochemistry Laboratory
For exceptional dedication to quality as demonstrated by obtaining SLIA accreditation for the Nutritional Biochemistry Lab at JSC
HERA Campaign 7 Team
For overcoming significant technical, operational, and logistical challenges to successfully implement HERA Campaign 7, the most complex HERA campaign to date
Linear Energy Transfer Spectrometer (LETS) Operation and Engineering Team
For exceptional in-mission operations support of the LETS payload on CLPS Astrobotic Peregrine
Clinical Records Transition Team
For expertly completing the transition of records from the Mission Medical Repository to the Electronic Medical Record yielding cost savings and improved patient care
Crew 8 Venoconstrictive Thigh Cuff Team
For exceptional technical integration and expedited execution certifying and manifesting the Venoconstrictive Thigh Cuff as crew-requested hardware for the Crew-8 flight
CO2 Washout Phase II Team
For exceptional dedication to problem-solving and cross-directorate teamwork to develop a rapid re-design of the in-suit CO2 washout methodology and testing for IVA suits
Safe Not Sorry! Awards
Awardees
Alex Baughman, Caleb Cram, Patrick Estep, Amanda Hager, Brad Hoffmann
During a post data collection de-brief for the Cognitive Workload study, a few members of the EVA and Environmental Physiology Lab (EEPL) went through an inspection of the Infinadeck multidirectional treadmill and overhead subject positioning system. This inspection of the positioning system identified multiple failed or cracked welds. Though these failed welds did not create an immediate risk to the research subjects, there were noticeable concerns around the equipment itself. Any bad welds in the subject load path were confirmed secure with a mechanical fastener (bolts that were intact).
Immediately following the inspection, the test team contacted their EEPL leadership, the NASA TM, the study PI, and the HHPC SK TRR Chairperson / Research Safety. As a result of these discussions the Infinadeck System was tagged out and the team began conversations with the hardware manufacturer. Post incident inspections identified additional structural issues with the overhead system which are also being discussed with the vendor.
The research team is recognized for their immediate response to this safety concern, identification of hardware concerns, immediate reporting up the chain of command, pausing an ongoing research study to address these matters, and leading the conversations with the vendor on a corrective action plan.
Awardee
Hadley Ransom
The B21 network update on 5/21/25, which interfaces with the B21 Enterprise Building Integrator (EBI) for facility maintenance and alarms, including critical systems like fume hoods, created an unknown hazard. On 5/22/25, it was discovered that no B21 systems were visible in EBI, thus no monitoring or alarming could occur, and one Environmental Chemistry Lab fume hood was reset to off. During this time the Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (ECL) personnel were calibrating combustion product monitors utilizing highly corrosive acid gases. As this work proceeded it was observed by Hadley Ransom that the hood was very quiet and suspected that it was not working properly and discontinued work immediately, took steps to safe the area, and notified management. Since then, a corrective action has been opened and revisions to work processes are being implemented to protect laboratory workers in the future.
Hadley is recognized for his attention to detail, diligence, and immediate response to this safety concern including an immediate stop work, reporting out, and actions that lead to the opening of a corrective action.
