Asteroids named after people called Jennifer
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(5398) Jennifergannon
Jennifer Gannon (1978–2024) was an American heliophysicist and a leading figure in space weather. Jennifer conducted pioneering work on geomagnetically induced currents and ground-based magnetic field disturbance. She also served on journal editorial boards and advisory committees.Discovered 13 January 1989 by Ueda, S., Kaneda, H., Kushiro
(7807) Grier
Jennifer Grier (b. 1968) is involved in numerous aspects of planetary science education and research. Her research has focused on planetary surface ages via crater counting and radiometric dating. In 2006 she became the Education Officer for the AAS Division of Planetary Sciences.Discovered 30 September 1975 by S. J. Bus, Palomar
(10480) Jennyblue
Jennifer S. Blue (b. 1954), of the U.S. Geological Survey, Flagstaff, Arizona, has been the sine qua non of the IAU Working Group on Planetary System Nomenclature since 1995, serving both as its secretary and as the keeper of the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.Discovered 15 May 1982 by Palomar, Palomar
(10494) Jenniferwest
Jennifer West (b. 1979) earned her PhD in Astronomy at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg and joined the Dunlap Institute at the University of Toronto in 2016. She received the Dark Sky Defender Award from the International Dark Sky Association in 2011 and the RASC's Ken Chilton Prize in 2010 for her contributions to astronomy education and outreach.Discovered 29 August 1986 by H. Debehogne, La Silla
(11190) Jennibell
Jennifer Marie Bell (b. 1984) is a finalist in the 2002 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health project. She attends the Freshman Learning Center Vero Beach High School, Vero Beach, Florida, U.S.A.Discovered 14 September 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(12485) Jenniferharris
Jennifer Harris Trosper (b. 1968) led the Mars Pathfinder Surface Operations Test program and was Flight Director for Mars Pathfinder when it landed on 1997 July 4.Discovered 7 April 1997 by NEAT, Haleakala
(12504) Nuest
Jennifer Elizabeth Nuest (b. 1985) is a finalist in the 2002 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental science project. She attends the Kouts High School, Kouts, Indiana, U.S.A.Discovered 24 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(13279) Gutman
Jennifer Erin Gutman (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2002 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her physical science project. She attends the Mt. De Chantal Visitation Academy, Wheeling, West Virginia.Discovered 17 August 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(13310) Nilvo
Jennifer Nilvo mentored a finalist in the 2019 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. She teaches at the School of Dreams Academy, Los Lunas, New Mexico.Discovered 14 September 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(13853) Jenniferfritz
Named in honor of Jennifer K. Fritz for mentoring a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition. Fritz is a teacher at the Landisville Middle School, Landisville, Pennsylvania.Discovered 7 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(14683) Remy
Named in honor of Jennifer M. Remy for mentoring a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition. Remy is a teacher at the Springville Middle School, Springville, Utah.Discovered 8 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(15160) Wygoda
Named in honor of Jennifer A. Wygoda for achievement as a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition. Jennifer is a student at the F. K. White Middle School, Lake Charles, Louisiana.Discovered 29 March 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(16114) Alyono
Named in honor of Jennifer Christy Alyono for achievement as a finalist in the 2002 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. Jennifer is a student at the Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, Maryland.Discovered 6 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(16116) Balakrishnan
Named in honor of Jennifer Sayaka Balakrishnan for achievement as a finalist in the 2002 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. Jennifer is a student at the Harvest Christian Academy, Barrigada, Guam.Discovered 6 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(18019) Dascoli
Jennifer Anne D'Ascoli (b. 1986) is a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. She was also awarded first place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her physics project. She attends the Academy of the Holy Names, Albany, New York.Discovered 13 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(18175) Jenniferchoy
Jennifer Tze-Heng Choy (b. 1985) was awarded second place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health project. She attends the Benjamin N. Cardozo High School, Bayside, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 24 August 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(18923) Jennifersass
Jennifer Rose Sass (b. 1985) was awarded third place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her zoology project. She attends the Mid-Buchanan High School, Faucett, Missouri, U.S.A.Discovered 2 August 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(18970) Jenniharper
Jennifer Dawn Harper (b. 1985) was awarded fourth place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her botany team project. She attends the Jefferson County High School, Dandridge, Tennessee, U.S.A.Discovered 31 August 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(19437) Jennyblank
Jennifer Renee Blank (b. 1985) was awarded fourth place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental science team project. She attends the Lake Brantley High School, Altamonte Springs, Florida, U.S.A.Discovered 24 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(19448) Jenniferling
Jennifer Shui-Ming Ling (b. 1985) was awarded fourth place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health project. She attends the John L. Miller-Great Neck North High School, Great Neck, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 20 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20862) Jenngoedhart
Jennifer Goedhart (b. 1986) was awarded second place in the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her microbiology project. She attends the Unity Christian High School, Orange City, Iowa, U.S.A.Discovered 1 November 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21455) Mcfarland
Jennifer McFarland mentored a finalist in the 2005 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Flagstaff High School, Flagstaff, Arizona.Discovered 20 April 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21751) Jennytaylor
Jennifer Ann Taylor (b. 1987) was awarded second place in the 2005 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences project. She attends the Florence High School, Florence, Alabama, U.S.A.Discovered 9 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(22003) Startek
Jennifer Startek mentored a finalist in the 2005 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Southwestern Educational Society, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.Discovered 7 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(22626) Jengordinier
Jennifer Gordinier mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Pine Crest School, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.Discovered 22 May 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(26605) Hanley
Jennifer Hanley (b. 1984) is a tenure-track astronomer at Lowell Observatory. Her research interests involve the stability and spectral properties of ices at low pressures with relevance to the outer solar system, especially Titan and Pluto.Discovered 27 March 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(26921) Jensallit
Jennifer Sallit is the wife of the discoverer.Discovered 15 October 1996 by , Southend Bradfield 45750 Sallit, G.
(27449) Jamarkley
Jennifer Ann Markley (b. 1998) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her biochemistry, medicine, health science and microbiology project. She attends the Walnut Springs Middle School, Westerville, Ohio.Discovered 5 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28555) Jenniferchan
Jennifer Chan (b. 1994) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her biochemistry project. She attends the Academy for Medical Science Technology, Hackensack, New Jersey.Discovered 8 March 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28924) Jennanncsele
Jennifer Ann Csele (b. 1996) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her physics and astronomy project. She attends the Notre Dame College School, Welland, Ontario, Canada.Discovered 31 August 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30321) McCleary
Jennifer McCleary (b. 1997) is a finalist in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her chemistry project. She attends the Arnold O. Beckman High School, Irvine, California.Discovered 6 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30362) Jenniferdean
Jennifer Dean mentored a finalist in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Camas High School, Camas, Washington.Discovered 6 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(31767) Jennimartin
Jennifer Martin mentored a finalist in the 2015 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. She teaches at the Viera Charter School, Melbourne, Florida.Discovered 13 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(32552) Jennithomas
Jennifer Thomas mentored a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the St. Francis High School, Mountain View, California.Discovered 16 August 2001 by LINEAR, Socorro
(32556) Jennivibber
Jennifer Vibber mentored a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Penfield High School, Penfield, New York.Discovered 16 August 2001 by LINEAR, Socorro
(33296) Jennylarson
Jennifer N. Larson (b. 1993) is an American planetary scientist who earned her Ph.D. at the University of Central Florida. She has contributed to our understanding of the surface environment of binary asteroids through simulations of ejecta dynamics.Discovered 27 May 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(33927) Jenniferscully
Jennifer Scully (b. 1987) is an Irish scientist specializing in planetary geology. She studies planetary bodies, mainly small bodies and ocean worlds, using geologic mapping and geomorphic analysis of impact craters, mass wasting deposits and structures.Discovered 6 June 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(34452) Jenniparker
Jennifer Parker mentored a finalist in the 2018 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. She teaches at the Woodside Elementary School, Woodside, California.Discovered 24 September 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(71482) Jennamarie
Jennifer Marie Mayhew (b. 1981), a Cayuga Indian born in Ontario, now resident in Texas and renowned for her generosity, as a teenager helped disabled children ride horses. Named by her husband of six years, though absent in the military for most of that time, to recognize all families who are separated by war.Discovered 28 January 2000 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak
(85773) Gutbezahl
Jennifer Gutbezahl (b. 1963) was deeply involved in the evaluation of the NASA Space Science Mission Directorate's education and public outreach programs. Her academic background includes explorations of the human experience from both an artistic and a scientific viewpoint.Discovered 25 October 1998 by I. P. Griffin, Cocoa
(128882) Jennydebenedetti
Jennifer C. DeBenedetti (b. 1982) is a respected American teacher of elementary grade students. She develops science curricula, and guides her students to myriad award-winning science, engineering, and robotic projects. She specializes in highly innovative independent student research projects.Discovered 22 September 2004 by R. A. Tucker, Goodricke-Pigott
(146268) Jennipolakis
Jennifer Polakis (b. 1959) is an American amateur astronomer, eclipse chaser and popularizer of astronomy. She has served as an officer of the Saguaro Astronomy Club of Phoenix, Arizona. She is the wife of professional engineer and amateur astronomer Tom Polakis.Discovered 16 February 2001 by D. Healy, Junk Bond
(384584) Jenniferlawrence
Jennifer Lawrence (b. 1990) is an Academy Award-winning American actress who made her film breakthrough in the movie Winter's Bone, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe. She starred in the X-Men film series and The Hunger Games films, along with American Hustle and Don't Look Up. She is a noted feminist.Discovered 5 May 2010 by Siding Spring Survey, Siding Spring