Centre for Strategy, Technological Innovation, and Operations (CSTIO) Seminar with Dr. Andrew Aldrin

New Space Economy: What could go wrong? 

You are invited to the next Strategy, Innovation and Technology seminar organized by the Centre for Strategy, Technological Innovation, and Operations (CSTIO), to take place on Thursday, November 21, 13:15-14:45 Waterside Building.

Dr. Andy Aldrin from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (USA) will present his work on " New Space Economy: What could go wrong? "

You are welcome to join us over lunch for sandwiches, coffee and drinks and meet the speaker before the seminar from 12:00 – 13:00.

Speaker Bio:  Dr. Andrew Aldrin is President of the Aldrin Family Foundation, a charitable 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to harnessing the inspiration of space to ignite a passion for STEAM education in students of all ages and backgrounds. He has served in leadership roles in this organization since 2014, during which time he has overseen the extension of educational programs to over 300 elementary schools and universities.

Dr. Aldrin is the Program Coordinator of the Masters of Space Operations at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously he was the Director of the ISU Center for Space Entrepreneurship at Florida Tech and an Associate Professor of Engineering Management at Florida Tech. Before moving into academia, Dr. Aldrin had a distinguished career in industry and government research, including executive positions at Boeing, United Launch Alliance and Moon Express.

Dr. Aldrin was also a member of the research staff at the RAND Corporation and the Institute for Defense Analyses. He serves on the board of several charitable organizations, including The Secure World Foundation, Sea Space Symposium, and the Tau Zero Foundation. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA in Political Science, an MBA from TRIUM (NYU, LSE, HEC), and an MA from George Washington University in Science, Technology and Public Policy.