How do astronauts become astronauts?
Open up the possibility of other worlds for your students with a presentation by an active astronaut. The presenter will talk about their career path and how they got interested in engineering. They’ll also discuss current missions and what it takes to put people on the moon.
Keynote Speaker
Andre Douglas
Active Astronaut,
NASA
Schedule
- 12:15–1pm Presentation: Andre Douglas
- 1–1:15pm Q&A Session
Our live events bring engineering, math, and science to life by giving students the chance to hear from professional engineers.
Meet our keynote speaker
Andre Douglas
Andre Douglas was selected by NASA to join the 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class. He reported for duty in January 2022.
The Virginia native earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, a master’s degree in naval architecture and marine engineering from the University of Michigan, a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, and a doctorate in systems engineering from the George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Douglas served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a naval architect, salvage engineer, damage control assistant, and officer of the deck. Upon selection, Douglas was a senior professional staff member at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (APL) working on maritime robotics, planetary defense, and space exploration missions.
Douglas holds a professional engineering license in the state of Virginia and is a champion of youth mentoring and development through FIRST robotics competitions and Junior Achievement mentoring programs.
ENGINEERING TOMORROW LIVE EVENTS
Inspire your students with a live event. No extra prep required.
Short format
Now just 1 hour so you can fit them easily into your class schedule
A focus on inspiration
Exciting presentations + live Q&A with industry-leading engineers
Flexible use in curriculum
Perfect as a standalone session or to complement one of our 20+ hands-on labs
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