Asteroids named after people called Laurie

(4922) Leshin

Laurie Leshin (b. 1965), assistant professor at Arizona State University, has used isotopic analyses to investigate geologic processes recorded in martian meteorites. Her work on oxygen and hydrogen isotopes has been fundamental to understanding the interaction between the hydrosphere and crust of Mars.Discovered 2 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring

(8496) Jandlsmith

Named in honor of Jim and Laurie Smith in recognition of their generosity and wisdom in the support of forefront tools to explore the heavens to the benefit of all of humanity. Most especially, their support was crucial for Harvard University's participation in the Magellan Project.Discovered 16 August 1990 by Oak Ridge Observatory, Harvard

(20566) Laurielee

Laurie Lee mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Youth Science Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Imlay City Middle School, Imlay City, Michigan.Discovered 9 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro

(23168) Lauriefletch

Laurie Lea Fletcher (b. 1989) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental management project. She attends the Gold Beach High School, Gold Beach, Oregon, U.S.A.Discovered 12 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro

(23852) Laurierumker

Laurie Ann Rumker (b. 1993) is a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. She attends the Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, Oregon.Discovered 14 September 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro

(30150) Laseminara

Laurie Seminara mentored a finalist in the 2014 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Brearley School, New York, New York.Discovered 5 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro

(149115) Lauriecantillo

Laurie L. Cantillo (b. 1958) served as the NASA Public Affairs Lead for the New Horizons Mission to Pluto.Discovered 8 February 2002 by M. W. Buie, Kitt Peak

(270588) Laurieanderson

Laurie Anderson (b. 1947) is an American musician, composer, visual artist, writer, and director, whose debut album was titled Big Science. Her work includes exploration of the intersection between art and technology, and topics such as artificial intelligence. She was NASA's first artist-in-residence, resulting in the production The End of the Moon.Discovered 7 June 2002 by NEAT, Haleakala