In 2005, she was awarded the Carl Sagan Medal by the Division for Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society, in recognition of her efforts in public education, particularly among Hispanic groups and young women.
Pada tahun 2005, dia dianugerahi Medali Carl Sagan dari Divisi Ilmu Keplanetan American Astronomical Society, sebagai pengakuan atas usahanya dalam pendidikan umum, khususnya di kalangan Hispanik dan wanita muda.