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Dawn Gelino
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Manager for NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program, AAS VP, NHFP lead, Mom
Former Deputy Director NASA Exoplanet Science Institute
Thanks everyone! I receive the award on Nov 7.
✨ The New Mexico State University Foundation has named the recipients of its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards, including AAS Senior Vice President Dawn M. Gelino. 🔭

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October 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Thanks to those who nominated me for this. I’m so humbled by this!
August 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Today marks 1 year since I started my job as manager for NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program. I’ve learned a ton, and I think we’ve made a lot of good progress as a team, but boy did I not ever think we would have the uncertainty we all do right now with the fate of NASA’s future.
April 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Lunar eclipse!
March 14, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Please help my daughter with a project for her IB Environmental Systems class by filling out a quick survey. Thank you!!

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What is the effect of age on understanding humanity’s impact on the environment and mitigation efforts in the US in 2025?
This Google form will ask several multiple choice questions about your understanding of the impact humans have on the environment and various mitigation efforts that you might be partaking in. All t...
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January 31, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Anyone want my old job? IPAC/NExScI is like an amazing supportive family and the science affairs team is awesome. It was really hard to leave after 20 years! If you are interested and have questions, let me know! phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf03/ats/ca...
Hiring Staff Scientist, IPAC - Pasadena, CA
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May 18, 2024 at 1:20 AM
I’ll be the new Manager for NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program @NASAExoplanets in a few weeks!! I’m super excited and a little terrified, but looking forward to being able to “Dare Mighty Things” with my @NASA and @NASAJPL colleagues to move the exoplanet community forward!
April 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Call for Proposals: Keck Telescope Time

NExScI welcomes proposals for NASA’s portion of
@keckobservatory time for observing semester 2024B. Scientists at US-based institutions across all NASA science areas may submit a proposal by 4pm PDT March 14, 2024. nexsci.caltech.edu/missions/Kec...
March 6, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Reposted by Dawn Gelino
#Astronomers, please tell #NASA #Astrophysics Data Service what you think! 🔭🧪
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November 10, 2023 at 1:25 PM
The 2024 Announcement of Opportunity for the NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (#NHFP) is now open! Interested scientists within 4 years of their PhDs should apply by Nov. 2; recommendation letters are due Nov. 9. Ask me if you have any questions!
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September 6, 2023 at 3:38 PM