NASA's James Webb Telescope mission leader will be a speaker at INTEC graduation
Engineer Scarlin Hernández also collaborates in the creation of the first Dominican Republic space agency and has been named one of the 50 most powerful women by Forbes
SANTO DOMINGO. – The Dominican-American astronautical engineer Scarlin Hernandez She will be the guest speaker at the seventy-second ceremony of graduation of Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC), which will take place on April 11, 2026.
The professional has developed a high-profile career in the field STEM, with a fundamental participation in projects linked to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Hernández He was part of the space telescope teams James Webb y Nancy RomanThe latter is considered the most powerful in the history of astronomy. For his work on these missions, he received a letter from the then-president of United States, Joe Bidenrecognizing its impact on the understanding of the universe.
His role in space exploration was highlighted in the documentary Netflix Unknown: Cosmic Time Machinewhere his cutting-edge technical work is showcased. The career of Hernández She formally began after receiving a full scholarship from the National Science Foundation to study in Capitol Technology University.
Career and contributions in the Dominican Republic
Currently, the engineer is collaborating on the creation of the first Dominican Republic space agency and has been named one of the 50 most powerful women by ForbesFurthermore, it boasts the highest distinction of the Presidency of the Dominican Republic and the Oscar de la Renta Humanitarian Award.
In recognition of his contributions, a holiday bears his name in New York State, where he also has a proclamation in his honor. He has participated in projects such as 100 Millennials Shaping Our World and the documentary Pride of Quisqueya de Caribbean Cinemas.
Beyond engineering, she is a certified life coach. Dharma Coaching Institute and has training in Reiki MasterFrom this perspective, she promotes meditation practices and inner transformation that link science with the personal well-being of her listeners.
The engineer overcame very difficult situations, such as not having her own home, which makes her an example of perseverance and mental success. Through his lectures in places like Harvard, inspires others to break down barriers and reach their full professional and human potential.
The academic community of INTEC It is thus preparing for its first graduation ceremony of the year, which will celebrate knowledge, innovation, and Dominican identity in space.
INTEC's 72nd Graduation
The seventy-second INTEC graduation ceremony will be held at the Sans Souci Convention Center, starting at 10:00 a.m., at which a total of 734 professionals will receive their undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.