Don't be afraid to reach for the stars, says Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D. I believe a good education can take you anywhere on Earth and beyond. Harnessing her own dreams, Ochoa became an engineer with important research and inventions to her credit, and the first Hispanic woman in space. Breaking barriers is never easy, but Ochoa has succeeded in transcending race, gender, scientific inquiry, even the earth's atmosphere. She continues to work hard and aim high and is an important role model for today's youth.