Dr. Bobby Jeanpierre, an Associate Professor of Elementary/Middle School Science Education, is a National Science Foundation 2005 CAREER AWARD recipient. Dr. Jeanpierre's CAREER AWARD research is focused on how teachers in K-12 settings implement inquiry-based science instruction.
Dale is the Director of the Spaceport Research & Technology Institute (SRTI). He spent a decade with Rockwell International on the Shuttle, and also served as District Director for Congressman Jim Bacchus on the House Space Subcommittee, and as the Director of Space Programs for Enterprise Florida, the state’s economic development agency.
Fredric S. Maxik, has served as Chief Scientific Officer of Lighting Science Group Corporation since June 2004 and has served as a director of Lighting Science Group since August 2004.
Joyce is Manager at the Kennedy Space Center Planning and Development Office. She provides strategic leadership and management integration of center planning activities and partnership development initiatives to enable KSC as a multi-user spaceport supporting both government and commercial launch providers and their customers.
Representative Sasso is a Representative for Florida’s 32nd district. He supports space-related economic development and university programs, including the Space Technology and Research Diversification initiative.
Dr. Scaringe founded Rivian out of a passion to develop and produce ultra-efficient yet fun-to-drive vehicles. Rivian is reinventing the way cars are developed, manufactured and distributed, enabling the elimination of many of the typical compromises found in today’s vehicles.
Jen is a former space shuttle technician at Kennedy Space Center. Jen created The Space Tweep Society, a group of space enthusiasts on Twitter from a variety of backgrounds.
Carrie Solomon is the Representative from SpaceX. Established in 2002, SpaceX has already developed two brand new launch vehicles, established an impressive launch manifest, and been awarded COTS funding by NASA to demonstrate delivery and return of cargo to the International Space Station.
Lynda L. Weatherman, a Florida native, is the president & CEO of the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast. She presides over the operations and strategic direction of a nearly $3 million operation.
Bob Whelen is Corporate Vice President, Real Estate for Harris Corporation and currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast.