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STScI Appoints New Mission Head for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

Release date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:00:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

STScI Appoints New Mission Head for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope



Dr. Kristen McQuinn will assume her new role in January 2024.

The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) has appointed Dr. Kristen McQuinn as the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Mission Head. She will assume this role in mid-January 2024, following Dr. Cristina Oliveira’s six-month tenure as Interim Roman Mission Head. Prior to Oliveira, Dr. Roeland van der Marel, now on research sabbatical, served as Roman Mission Head for nine years. McQuinn will be responsible for the continued development and operations of the Roman Science Operations Center at STScI. 



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