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Lori Seagle is a key figure in astronomical instrumentation, specializing in the practical engineering and maintenance of large-scale fiber-optic systems for major sky surveys. Her primary research area centers on the design, deployment, and field retermination of high-density fiber connectors, critical for the performance of multi-object spectrographs. Seagle’s most notable contribution is her hands-on work with the APOGEE spectrograph at Apache Point Observatory, where she led the field retermination of its MTP fiber connectors for the SDSS-V project. Her 2022 paper on this process, which has garnered 3 citations, provides essential lessons on wear analysis of removed connectors and quantifies the resulting throughput improvements of the entire fiber train. This work is vital for ensuring the long-term reliability and data quality of a major astronomical facility. By documenting these practical, often-overlooked maintenance procedures, Seagle has made a significant impact on the operational efficiency of one of the world’s most productive infrared spectrographs, directly supporting the scientific output of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.