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Hired to Work at Marshall Space Flight Center
In 1975, after Barbara Askins received her Masters degree in chemistry, she was hired as a chemist to work for NASA in the Marshall Space Flight Center. -
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Barbara Askins Discovers a way to Enhance Space Images
In 1978, Barbara Askins came up with the idea on how to enhance images from outer space using radioactive materials. -
Receives Patent for Invention
Barbara Askins received U.S. patent No. 4,101,780 for a "Method of Obtaining Intensified Image from Developed Photographic Films and Plates." -
Barbara Askins Named 1978 Inventor of the Year
The Association for Advancement of Inventions and Innovations named Barbara Askins the 1978 National Inventor of the Year. -
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Barbara Askins Helps Mentor Upcoming Woman Scientists
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First Space Shuttle is Launched
Barbara Askins greately helped prepare for the first space shuttle launch.
