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Amber Straughn is credited as Self in the documentary Cosmic Time Machine, released in 2023. The film features Straughn in her professional capacity, reflecting her expertise in astrophysics. Her role centers on communicating complex scientific concepts related to galaxy formation and the James Webb Space Telescope’s contributions.
Straughn works at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, serving as deputy project scientist for the JWST and leading science communications. Her research examines interacting and star-forming galaxies within the broader study of galaxy assembly. She also holds the position of associate director in the Astrophysics Science Division at the same institution.
The inclusion of Straughn in Cosmic Time Machine aligns with her public-facing role in science outreach. The…
