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Noleen Hepburn

Noleen Hepburn

Devin Vyain Receives NASA’s Silver Snoopy Award for Pioneering Risk Management System

Devin Vyain, Data Solutions Architect at Barrios, has been honored with NASA’s prestigious Space Flight Awareness (SFA) Silver Snoopy Award for his groundbreaking work in creating the Integrated Risk Insight System (IRIS). This next-generation platform – now in use across the International Space Station (ISS) and Johnson Space Center (JSC) Risk Management program – has […]

Barbara Lewis Honored with SFA Silver Snoopy Award for Excellence in ISS Research Outreach

Barbara Lewis, Research Integration Specialist on our Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC) has received the Space Flight Awareness (SFA) Silver Snoopy Award for her exceptional leadership and innovation in communicating International Space Station (ISS) research to diverse audiences. Her work has modernized outreach strategies, expanded educational access, and inspired new generations to engage […]

Barrios Technology Secures Multi-Year NASA Mission Technical Integration Contract

NASA’s Johnson Space Center has awarded the Mission Technical Integration Contract (MTIC) to Barrios Technology, reaffirming a trusted, decades-long partnership between the space agency and the Houston-based aerospace technology and engineering services company. The MTIC contract represents the continuation of Barrios’ legacy in human spaceflight support and is the follow-on to the Human Space Flight Technical […]

Exploring New Frontiers: Emma Levenson Reflects on her Internship Experience

Emma Levenson joined the Barrios Technology 2025 Summer Intern program with a clear sense of purpose and a deep passion for space exploration. From her first day, she brought curiosity, enthusiasm, and a genuine drive to contribute. Her journey with Barrios has been more than just a first internship – it’s been a meaningful step […]

Raising the Bar: Celebrating our 2025 Q1 Silver BEAR Award Recipients

At Barrios, progress isn’t just something we pursue – it’s something we build. Every quarter, the Silver BEAR Awards give us the chance to recognize team members who take on the hard challenges, improve processes, and deliver meaningful results for our customers and our company. From launching new systems to engineering solutions and breaking new […]

Barrios Celebrates 45 Years of Innovation and Excellence

On July 1, Barrios celebrated an extraordinary milestone – 45 years of dedication, innovation, and collaboration. Since our founding in 1980, Barrios has been honored to partner with NASA and industry leaders to advance human spaceflight and support critical national programs. This journey has been possible thanks to the talent, integrity, and commitment of our […]

Advancing Mission Success: Barrios’ 2024 Q4 Silver BEAR Award Winners Honored

Barrios Technology is committed to continuously improving processes and driving efficiency to support and advance our customers’ mission success. For the 2025 4th Quarter Silver BEAR Awards, we proudly recognize Betty Amos, Jason Magdos, Erin Pillow, Esteban Rios, Zach Roberts, Chris Stauffer, Shellye Sullivan, Allyson Warren, and Mitch Youts. Through their leadership, dedication, and technical […]

Celebrating Excellence: Our 2024 3rd Quarter Silver BEAR Awardees Go Above and Beyond

At Barrios, excellence is defined by individuals who go above and beyond, demonstrating unwavering dedication, strategic problem-solving, and a commitment to enhancing team success. For the 2024 3rd Quarter, the contributions of Gabriel Harris, Michelle Martin, Heather Moffatt, and Gerard Szymczak have exemplified these qualities in unique and impactful ways. Gabriel Harris, Project Coordinator – […]

2024 2nd Quarter Silver BEAR Awardees: Driving Success through Leadership and Innovation

Barrios Technology’s BEAR Awards Program recognizes superior performance and outstanding support of customer and company goals. This quarter, the outstanding leadership and innovation of our 2024 2nd Quarter Silver BEAR Awardees – Jason Barbour, Cooper Burleson, Tom Horn, Gary Kilgo, Erika Peters, and Victoria Rivera – have been instrumental in driving successful program execution and […]

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – meet Marcos Ibarra

As we wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month 2024, we introduce Marcos Ibarra, an ETHOS Flight Controller who supports ISS operations linked to life-support systems, thermal systems, and spaceflight emergency management via Mission Control. For Marcos, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to appreciate the opportunity he has been given to live in the US and […]