Michelle Dominguez has been nominated for a Leadership Award at the 2020 Women of Color STEM Conference.

She is a first-generation college student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at San Jose State University.

Since 2013, she has been working at NASA Ames Research Center as a Pathways mechanical engineer for the Aeromechanics Branch.

Dominguez was selected for the highly-coveted NASA Pathways Program as a Student Trainee (Engineering).

Besides work, school, and raising her daughter, Dominguez is an active member of the Society of Latino Engineers and Scientists (SOLES) and dual chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at her university.

She is passionate about inspiring other students and advancing Latino success in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

“As a student, Michelle has significantly contributed to the programs and projects within NASA Ames Research Center and has an impact on NASA and the advancement of aerospace research,” said Eugene Tu, center director.