In Memory of Susan Niebur

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

In Memory of Susan Niebur

As a relatively young company, it’s amazing that we’ve already had the opportunity to interact with so many incredible people. For those of you who joined us earlier, you might remember Susan Niebur. We interviewed her about the Women in Planetary Science project she founded, increasing inflammatory breast cancer awareness, and the lymphedema sleeve project.

Susan Niebur passed away on February 6, 2012, of inflammatory breast cancer. While we didn’t know her personally, it was clear to anyone who read her blog that she inspired and advocated many causes and communities. Her peers from the Women of Planetary Science project are continuing Susan’s cause on Pinterest, so we wanted to take a moment to highlight their efforts:

Astronomer Erin Ryan is maintaining Susan’s “Women in Planetary Science” pinboard here.

We feel it’s a graceful gesture on top of a powerful message; check it out if you have a chance.