Remember UT Arlington alumna and astronaut Kalpana Chawla

February 1, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the explosion of the Columbia space shuttle over Texas, which took the life of astronaut and UT Arlington alumna Kalpana Chawla. UTA continues to honor the legacy of Chawla, who was the first Indian-born woman in space and remains an inspiration to Indian and Indian-American scientists. There is an on-campus memorial, a residence hall named in her honor and an annual scholarship for graduate students studying aerospace engineering.