Space Education and National Development: Panel Discussion at the Global Space Congress
Developing the workforce of the future.
How do space programmes add value, and how can they inspire people to enter STEM career paths?
Collage thumbnail for WASS website Where will the space sector find the next generation of leaders in a viciously competitive talent environment?
How can the industry work together to make space a compelling and attractive career path and how must we ensure future skills challenges are identified and overcome?
Speakers:
Dr. Scott Madry, CEO, The Global Space Institute (GSI)
Prof. Anu Ojha, Director, UK National Space Academy
Prof. Kamiel Gabriel, Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
Dr. Tod Laursen, President, Khalifa University of Science, Technology & Research
Prof. Martin Barstow, Director, Leicester Institute of Space & Earth Observation and Professor of Astrophysics & Space Science, University of Leicester
Naoko Yamazaki, Astronaut and the member of the Committee on National Space Policy of Japan
Dr. Bjorn Kjerfve, Chancellor, American University of Sharjah (AUS)
Mohammed Al Harmi, Director - Corporate Development,
Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)
Moderator:
Sheikha Al Maskari, Chief Innovation Officer, UAE Space Agency