Leaders in the aerospace industry will take time to meet with the Rising Leaders participants and share their experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with influential members of industry and form new relationships in a small-group setting using the virtual networking platform REMO.
Session Category: P&E The Hub Schedule
ASCEND Rewind @ Propulsion and Energy: New Opportunities in Fusion for Space Power and Propulsion
Powered by AIAA, ASCEND is building a fast-growing community that propels the global conversation about space commerce, exploration, and new discovery. Before ASCEND launches its main programming in November 2021, get a taste of the type of cross-cutting content that is part of this event. Join ASCEND Executive Producer, Rob Meyerson, for a special play-back of an ASCENDxSeries session “New Opportunities in Fusion for Space Power and Propulsion” that was put on in partnership with the Fusion Industry Association. Speakers featured in this session include Julie Reiss (The Aerospace Corporation), Stephanie Thomas (Princeton Satellite Systems), Setthivoine You (Helicity Space), Doug Witherspoon (NearStar Fusion), and David Kingham (Tokamak Energy).
Making Interplanetary Propulsion Practical: Happy Hour with Astronaut Ronnie Nader and the PiP subcommittee of the Nuclear and Future Flight Propulsion Committee
The Practical Interplanetary Propulsion (PiP) subcommittee of the Nuclear and Future Flight Propulsion technical committee has been exploring technology and vehicle solutions for getting to the planets in weeks using near-term technology. Grab a Happy Hour beverage and join us to hear from the committee and participate in the discussion! Concepts explored include novel uses for fission cores already in orbit, innovative direct conversion techniques, linear accelerator thrusters derived from the medical industry, and CubeSat-sized WindRider magnetic sails generating km-sized fields. What will it take to reach Jupiter in 30 days?
NASA Aeronautics Research Institute Intern Projects
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Hear from NASA Aeronautics Research Institute interns about the projects they are working on this term.
Rising Leaders In Aerospace: Panel on Impacts of Advanced Air Mobility
This panel will feature a slate of speakers to discuss the impacts of advanced air mobility in society and take questions for discussion from members of the audience.
Rising Leaders in Aerospace: Career Skills Panel
Come hear from leaders in industry about the skills most in demand, and how to make your way through a complicated and changing job environment during rapid changes brought on by new technology and the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and engage with panelists.
Speakers:
Spencer Fugal, Senior CFD Engineer, Archer
Jason Merret, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Illinois
Kyle Tsai, Operations Engineer, Zipline International
Slow Flow Yoga
Breathe and Restore: Slow Flow Yoga to ease stress in your mind and body.