Live Event
Astrodynamics
Exploring Space & Developing Launch Vehicles
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.
After the presentation, students will have the opportunity to ask questions of current college students studying the field.
Keynote Speaker
Janelle Wellons
Senior Mission Operations Engineer,
ispace
Schedule
- 12–12:45pm Presentation: Janelle Wellons
- 12:45–1pm 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
Janelle Wellons
Janelle Wellons graduated from MIT with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, leading to a 7-year career operating science instruments and spacecraft at the Moon, Saturn, and Earth.
Now a Senior Mission Operations Engineer at ispace, inc., she directs space operations for lunar missions.
Previously, Janelle worked at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on missions like MAIA, Sentinel-6, SWOT, Cassini, and the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. She has shared her passion for space with students, earning recognition like the Bruce Murray Award for inspiring STEM engagement.
Outside of work, she explores her new home in Japan and supports underrepresented communities in STEM.
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
Unlock opportunities for kids all over the country.
