Branelle Cibuzar

Job:
Habitability Hardware Engineer, NASA – Johnson Space Center

Location:
Houston, TX 

Education: 
Bachelor’s Degree: Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota

What I do in my Job:  
My role at NASA revolves around developing habitability hardware for the International Space Station (ISS) and the Crew Exchange Vehicle (CEV).  Currently, our team is designing and fabricating the Crew Quarters (CQ) which will be launched in 2008. The four additional CQs will allow the ISS to accommodate a crew of 6. The Habitability Group also works with the Waste Collection System (WCS). My current role with the WCS encompasses integration activities with Russia to incorporate the Urine Monitoring System (UMS). UMS is a science payload that provides accurate measurement of urine volume in order to develop countermeasures against renal stone formation and bone loss for long duration space missions. 

Coolest Thing About my Job: 
The coolest thing about my job is being able to contribute to present and future space exploration. I am able to have hands on experience with hardware that will be flying in space, and being able to watch the development of that hardware from the very beginning is an amazing feeling.

Why I chose Federal Service: 
I joined federal service, specifically NASA, to help further enhance our nation's space exploration program. I want to be able to contribute to going back to the Moon, setting foot on Mars, and exploration in our universe.

Most Important Issue the Nation is Facing: 
At this time I feel that the most important issue that the nation is facing is the ability to develop new technologies to accommodate future generations. 

Interests:
I am an avid softball and soccer player within my league. When I’m not in Texas I love downhill skiing. I enjoy any outdoor sport - hiking, running and water sports, too. I’m also a lifelong piano player.

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