GTRI Research Associate Alex Montañez hopes to leave a mark on the world, contributing his talents to a great cause. While reflecting on adversity and victories in his life, Alex remembers many people who positively impacted him along the journey.

GTRI has welcomed its second Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) cohort, which includes five service members from the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. HOH is a nationwide initiative to help service members, military spouses, and veterans find meaningful employment opportunities.

For the next six months, a camera system on the exterior of the International Space Station will be snapping photos of more than a dozen different material samples, gathering detailed information that will help researchers determine how – and why – the harsh conditions of space affect these materials.