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Meet Jane Rigby, senior project scientist for JWST and advocate for LGBTQ+ astronomers

She believes her experiences as part of the LGBTQ+ community have made her a better astronomer

A photo of Jane Rigby standing in front of a large galaxy image.

Jane Rigby’s expertise and enthusiasm have made her a public face for the James Webb Space Telescope.

Britt Griswold and Jay Friedlander/NASA

By Lisa Grossman

- More than 2 years ago

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