Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. Her death in April 2008 at age 99 was commemorated by the Cherokee Nation, and she remains an inspirational figure both for individuals and for the tribe's education initiatives. "When America won the space race in the 1960s, Mary Golda Ross played a critical engineering role for NASA. She was a supremely talented woman who committed herself to science and the pursuit of something monumental. She is a role model for our Cherokee Nation tribal citizens, especially young girls because they can see anything is achievable through hard work and education," says Cherokee Nation Secretary of State Chuck Hoskin Jr. "In the spirit of her success and pioneering effort, we have embraced opening more doors in STEM education opportunities. We are ready for more Cherokee women to be involved in science and math and pursue new frontiers in technology." aises.org ยป FALL 2017 * WINDS OF CHANGE 37http://www.BOEM.gov http://www.usajobs.gov http://www.aises.org