An Antarctic peak named Mount Ocampo recognized her work in extreme microbial studies.
On December 20, 2005, a peak in Antarctica was named Mount Ocampo in honor of Roseli Ocampo-Friedmann. This naming celebrated her pioneering research on cryptoendolithic microorganisms within the region's extremophiles, emphasizing her significant impact on science. The honor highlighted the relevance of her work in astrobiology and her role in expanding the scientific community's understanding of how similar microbial life might adapt to planets like Mars, underscoring the honor's lasting tribute.