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In 2014, Chang Díaz was awarded the "Buzz Aldrin Quadrennial Space Award" by The Explorers Club for the VASMIR. Buzz Aldrin, whom Chang Díaz called a childhood hero, presented the award. Chang Díaz also is active in environmental protection and raising awareness about climate change, notably in his role in Odyssey 2050 The Movie in which he encourages young people to get motivated about environmental issues. In addition, Chang Díaz is an Adjunct Professor in Physics and Astronomy at Rice University.

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