Image: Shana Dale is sworn in as NASA’s Deputy Administrator by Dr. John H. Marburger (left), Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), Executive Office of the President.  With Ms. Dale is Mr. Mike Fagan. Photo Credit: “NASA/Bill Ingalls”

Shana Dale was sworn in today as NASA’s 12th deputy administrator at the agency’s headquarters in Washington.

Before coming to NASA, Dale was deputy director for Homeland and National Security for the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), Executive Office of the President. She also served as the chief of staff and general counsel at OSTP. Earlier in her career, Dale was the staff director for the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

For a photo of Dale at the ceremony on the Web, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/about/highlights/dale_swearing_in.html

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