Throughout this summer, Federal News Radio will interview each of the federal workers nominated for the annual Service to America Medals, which honor outstanding federal employees for their important, behind-the-scenes work advancing the health, safety and well-being of Americans. Today, Tom and Emily had the chance to chat with Dave Lavery, program executive for Solar System Exploration with NASA. He led the Curiosity rover mission to Mars.
Learn more about each of the finalists and read Federal News Radio’s Q&As with each of the nominees here.