Scott Hubbard
G. Scott Hubbard is the Center Drector responsible for NASA's Ames Research Center, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Prior to the current assignment Mr. Hubbard served as the Deputy Director for Research responsible for organizing, directing, and implementing research efforts that furthered the strategic plan of the Center. He was also the first Mars Program Director at NASA HQ. Mr. Hubbard had responsibility for redefining all robotic Mars missions in response to the Mars failures in 1999. In addition, Mr. Hubbard was the focal point for integrating new technology and eventual human exploration goals into the Mars Program. In previous roles at Ames, Mr. Hubbard was Associate Director for Astrobiology and Space Programs. That position carried responsibility for programs that comprise the new multidisciplinary study of life in the universe called Astrobiology. Hubbard was one of the founders of Astrobiology and helped establish NASA's new Astrobiology Institute, serving as the Interim Director. Mr. Hubbardıs tenure at Ames began in 1987, and has included a variety of management roles. From 1997-1999, he served as the Deputy Director of the Space Directorate at NASA's Ames Research Center. The 800-person Space Directorate is responsible for research in earth, life and space science, and manages advanced studies, space hardware development and mission operations.
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