New Generation Initiatives
Bill Nye Makes Guest Appearance at New Generation SpaceSLAM
New Generation participants enjoyed a new networking opportunity at the Space Symposium this year. The new SpaceSLAM competition brought together space enthusiasts and professionals in front of a live audience for applause, bragging rights and prizes, plus the opportunity to meet featured guest Bill Nye. SpaceSLAM is part of the Space Foundation’s New Generation Initiatives…
Space Symposium New Generation Space Leaders Program Featured Impressive Roster of Mentors
The annual Space Symposium features events, mentoring and networking opportunities specifically aimed at young space professionals age 35 or younger. Workshops, luncheons and presentations help New Generation participants understand critical space issues, such as how policy and budgets are developed. Multiple networking events brought young professionals together with senior leaders in an informal environment. Mentors…
SGAC Fusion Forum 2014 Leads into Space Symposium
Each year, the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) holds its international Space Generation Fusion Forum in conjunction with the Space Symposium. This year, Fusion Forum was held May 18 and 19 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Fusion Forum’s interactive panel discussions, moderated by international space sector leaders, cover the perspectives of tomorrow’s space leaders…
Eisenhart Joins Space Generation Advisory Council Board of Advisors
Space Foundation Senior Vice President – Strategic & International Affairs Steve Eisenhart has been selected to join the Board of Advisors of the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) for a two year term, effective immediately. About SGACBased in Vienna, Austria, SGAC is a non-governmental organization representing students and young space professionals in the space sector…
Top Space Professionals Mentor a New Generation of Space Leaders at Space Symposium
The annual Space Symposium features events, mentoring and networking opportunities specifically aimed at young space professionals age 35 or younger, part of the Space Foundation’s New Generation Initiatives. Workshops, luncheons and presentations help New Generation participants understand critical space issues, such as how policy and budgets are developed. Multiple networking events bring young professionals together with senior…
Speakers Educate Young Professionals about Industry, Career Strategies
During the 29th National Space Symposium, a number of speakers and panels provided young space professionals with insight into the space industry as well as helpful tips for career advancement and growth. Presentations included: Panel Discusses Launch Vehicles and Satellites The A Fresh Take on Old Concepts: Reusable Launch Vehicles, Smallsats and Satellite Servicing panel gave…
Top Space Professionals Mentor a New Generation of Space Leaders at Space Symposium
The annual Space Symposium features events, mentoring and networking opportunities specifically aimed at young space professionals age 35 or younger, part of the Space Foundation’s New Generation Initiatives. Workshops, luncheons and presentations help New Generation participants understand critical space issues, such as how policy and budgets are developed. Multiple networking events bring young professionals together with senior…
Speed Mentoring Propels New Generation of Space Leaders
The Space Foundation’s New Generation Space Leaders program provides opportunities to young space professionals that could literally change their lives. A prime example is the New Generation Leadership Exchange, also known as “speed mentoring,” which kicked off the New Generation programs held throughout the 28th National Space Symposium. Twenty-three space industry leaders sat down face-to-face…
Roundtable Luncheon Features Levin
On April 19, the New Generation Space Leaders program held a New Generation Roundtable Luncheon featuring guest speaker Lon Levin, president of SkySevenVentures, and vice chairman of the Space Foundation’s Board of Directors. Levin provided near-term, mid-term and long-term career advice, including insight into what it takes to make it to the top. For those…
SGAC Fusion Forum Intersects with Symposium
The United Nations’ Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), an organization of university students and young professionals from around the world engaged in space policy, participated in the 28th National Space Symposium in a big way, beginning with the inaugural Space Generation Fusion Forum. Held April 15-16 at The Broadmoor Hotel, site of the National Space Symposium, Fusion Forum comprised a competitively chosen group…