2021 AUTM Annual Meeting - Virtual Event
2021-03-15 00:00 - 2021-03-18 23:59 UTC | San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
2021 AUTM Annual Meeting – Virtual Event
Keynote Featuring Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
Ellen Ochoa is the first Hispanic woman ever to go to space. She’s also a brilliant inventor and only the second female Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center—where she led the human space flight enterprise for the nation from 2013 to 2018. Ochoa is a trailblazer like no other. Speaking at the AUTM 2020 Annual meeting, Ochoa will talk about the resonant issues that have defined her historic career: What can we learn about change, innovation, and the culture of teams from her time at the upper reaches of NASA’s leadership. And what we can do—really do—to ensure that more women and minorities find a place within STEM fields.
Top Reasons to Attend:

The world may have stopped, but your professional development doesn’t have to.
Education and networking from the comfort of your own couch.
Loads of partnering opportunities.
The programming is tops in the industry.
It’s a great value — in fact it’s a great year for the whole office to attend.
It’s an important investment in your future.

Register Here – https://autm.net/2021-annual-meeting/registration

Oktane21 - Conference
2021-04-08
The event will kick off with a real-world documentary that explores what it’s like to build an identity platform at one of the fastest-growing tech companies during one of the hardest years in modern history.
Oktane21 is a space to unite. To forge and deepen our connections — to each other and to the people who increasingly rely on our technology in their lives. To understand where we’re going and how to get there, so we can keep building the experiences that connect with people and transform our world.
This is a completely free, virtual conference, accessible from anywhere. The health and safety of our community is of utmost importance to us. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the future of how people, technology, and identity intersect.

Oregon State University Engineering Expo/Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series
2021-06-04
Upcoming Event – Jun 2021

Formstack Practically Genius 2021 - Virtual Conference
2021-10-05 - 2021-10-06
Formstack Practically Genius 2021 – Virtual Conference
October 5th, 2021
View site info and register [HERE]

East Los Angeles Community College Racial Equity & Social Justice Town Hall with Dr. Ellen Ochoa
2021-11-19 12:00 - 13:00
Join us Friday, Novemeber 19th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. for a Racial Equity & Social Justice Town Hall with Dr. Ellen Ochoa titled Factors Influencing the Academic Success Among Students of Color in STEM.
Dr. Ellen Ochoa, former astronaut and Director of the Johnson Space Center, will touch on resonant issues that have defined her historic career as the first Hispanic female astronaut. Through a dialogue, she will discuss the importance of a science, technology, engineering and math education, and encourage students of color to pursue technical fields as a way to close equity gaps in STEM fields.
http://elac.edu/Explore/Events/2021/Fall/Racial-Equity-Social-Justice-Town-Hall-with-Dr-Ell

Defying Gravity, Championing Gender Equity: Ellen Ochoa, Space and Leadership Pioneer
2022-03-08
A global International Women’s Day event
“What everyone in the astronaut corps shares in common is not gender or ethnic background, but motivation, perseverance, and desire—the desire to participate in a voyage of discovery.”
— Ellen Ochoa
Ellen Ochoa is a history-making astronaut, a brilliant inventor, a gifted corporate leader who left her mark on the culture of NASA, a role model for women executives, a hero of the Latinx community, and an advocate for women and minorities in engineering, scientific and technical fields.
An active astronaut since 1991, Ochoa became the first Latina to go to space when she served on a nine-day mission aboard the shuttle Discover in 1993. In total, she has flown in space four times, logging nearly 1,000 hours, leading onboard scientific activities, and serving as flight engineer during the launch, rendezvous, and entry phases of the mission.
In 2013, Ochoa was named the 11th Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, becoming the first Latinx and the second female director to hold this prestigious position.
Ellen will join this global CREW Network-hosted event live to share her story, and discuss innovation, the culture of teams, perseverance, and facing and overcoming bias. This International Women’s Day event is complimentary and open to all.

Legends of Space Special Event
2022-03-18 - 2022-03-19 | Lausanne, Switzerland
BOOK TICKETS NOW only through @ticketmasterch live on stage 18 & 19 March 2022 @swisstech.convention.center Lausanne Switzerland. legendsofspacelive.com

Women’s Foundation of Arkansas Girls of Promise Conference
2022-04-21
Ellen Ochoa was the Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX from 2013 until her retirement in May 2018. She became the first Latina woman to go to space when she flew on a nine-day mission aboard the shuttle Discovery in 1993. She has flown in space four times, logging nearly 1,000 hours. She currently serves on several boards including as Vice Chair of the National Science Board, and as chair of the Nomination Evaluation Committee for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Prior to her astronaut career, Dr. Ochoa was a research engineer and holds three patents for optical systems. She received a B.S. in Physics from San Diego State University, and both an M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. She is honored to have six schools named for her and has been inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame, the California Hall of Fame, and the International Air & Space Hall of Fame.

RNASA dinner and National Space Trophy Award
2022-04-29
The Rotary National Award for Space Achievement (RNASA) Foundation was founded by the Space Center Rotary Club of Houston, Texas in 1985 to organize and coordinate an annual event to recognize outstanding achievements in space and create greater public awareness of the benefits of space exploration. Each year since 1987, the Foundation has presented the National Space Trophy and other awards honoring those who have contributed to our nation’s space program at a gala event in April in Houston, Texas.

Alturas Institute Conversations with Exceptional Women
2022-09-08
The Alturas Institute will present the annual “Conversations with Exceptional Women” conference on Sept. 8 and 9 at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum. This year’s theme is “On the Shoulders of Giants.”

According to the organization’s website, “CWEW is the Alturas Institute’s signature event for the promotion of gender equality. We gather women from across the nation, from various sectors, disciplines and industries to engage in relaxed, casual and stimulating conversations about issues confronting women and the world.”

In addition to the promotion of gender equality, the Idaho Falls-based institute also promotes the Constitution and civic education. They host events throughout Idaho.
According to the Facebook event for the conference, this year’s speakers include “foreign affairs specialist Fiona Hill (best known for being a witness in Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial); award-winning writer, human-rights and war crimes educator and adviser Janine di Giovanni; CIA’s Senior Analytic Service member Gina Bennett; political activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jody Williams; former astronauts Ellen Ochoa and Barbara Morgan; award-winning feature film producer Christine Walker; Grammy-award winning conductor Amy Andersson; prize-winning Yale historian Joanne Freeman; and author and professor of political science at Occidental College Caroline Heldman.”

Columbia Memorial Space Center Book Signing
2022-10-14 | Downey, CA, 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA, United States
In celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we will be having engineer and former astronaut Dr. Ellen Ochoa at the Space Center for a book signing event.
Celebrate your little scientists at the Columbia Memorial Space Center with astronaut, Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina in space. Enjoy a bilingual story time, Q&A session, book signing, and engaging STEM activities. Free Q&A session and story time starts at 6:15 with book signing to follow.
FREE and open to the public!

West Texas A&M: An Evening with Ellen Ochoa
2022-10-17
Oct 17, 2022 – West Texas A&M: An Evening with Ellen Ochoa

ASCEND Conference Opening Panel on Partnering for Innovation in Cislunar Exploration
2022-10-24
2022 ASCEND to Kick Off with NASA, The Aerospace Corporation, SpaceX, U.S. Space Force

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Broad, Bold Perspectives from Inspired Visionaries Lead the Three-Day Event in Las Vegas
August 30, 2022 – Reston, Va. – ASCEND, the world’s premier outcomes-focused, interdisciplinary space event designed to accelerate building our off-world future faster, today announced its agenda for the 2022 ASCEND apex event, 24-26 October at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, and online. Details are available at ascend.events. Early-bird registration rates are available through midnight, Friday, 9 September; space is limited. Journalists around the world are invited to cover 2022 ASCEND; press passes are available for credentialed media by request.
Powered by AIAA, 2022 ASCEND will open on Monday, 24 October, with perspectives from:

Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno, Director of Staff, U.S. Space Force
James Free, Associate Administrator, Exploration Systems Development, NASA
Pam Melroy, Deputy Administrator, NASA
Todd Nygren, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Technology Group, The Aerospace Corporation
Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut; former Director, NASA Johnson Space Center
Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO, SpaceX
Thomas Zurbuchen, Associate Administrator, Science Mission Directorate, NASA

The three-day program is packed with speakers from leading space organizations and adjacent industries including Axiom Space, Barclays Capital, Maxar Technologies, MIT, NASA, and SpaceX, among others. During the more than 147 sessions across 16 space domain topics, speakers and attendees will tackle important issues and explore exciting opportunities in low Earth orbit and beyond, including:

Space Traffic Management and Coordination
Sustainable Space Exploration
Outpacing the Space Threat
Using Space to Protect Our Planet
A Competitive and Burgeoning Space Economy
Developing the Space Workforce of Tomorrow
The Future of Cislunar and Lunar Exploration

2022 ASCEND attendees will experience the energy of presentations by our planet’s off-world pioneers, including Fortune 500 executives, established space agency leaders, government and military officials, professional and citizen astronauts, “new space” companies, international organizations, university professors and students, and start-up CEOs. In addition to the opening speakers, 2022 ASCEND will feature over 250 speakers, including:

Bill Beckman, Director, NASA Programs, The Boeing Company
Steve “Bucky” Butow, Director, Space Portfolio, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
Mark Daley, Deputy Director, Office of Space Commerce, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Debra Facktor, Head of U.S. Space Systems, Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.
Paula Grisanti, CEO, National Stem Cell Foundation
John Guiney, Vice President, Fleet Operations Management, OneWeb
Fiona Harrison, Harold A. Rosen Professor of Physics; Kent and Joyce Kresa Leadership Chair, Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy, California Institute of Technology
Amy Hopkins, President, Capella Space Federal
Kathleen Howell, Hsu Lo Distinguished Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University
Moriba Jah, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, Privateer Space
Lt. Gen. Larry D. James, USAF (Ret.), Deputy Director, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Steve Jurczyk, Co-Founder and CEO, Quantum Space LLC
Bhavya Lal, Associate Administrator, Technology, Policy, and Strategy, NASA
Joe Landon, Vice President, Advanced Programs Development, Lockheed Martin
Mark Mozena, Vice President, Government Affairs, Planet
Kursten O’Neill, Vice President, Dream Chaser Crew Program, Sierra Space
Jim Reuter, Associate Administrator, Space Technology Mission Directorate, NASA
Andrew Rush, President and COO, Redwire Space
Janice Starzyk, Vice President, Government Operations, Virgin Orbit
Erika Wagner, Senior Director, Emerging Market Development, Blue Origin
Vanessa Wyche, Director, NASA Johnson Space Center

The 2022 ASCEND program also includes unique features to engage attendees, including:

The Diverse Dozen returns. This year’s cadre of young people from 10 countries will shape the dialogue around space safety, security, and sustainability under the leadership of astrodynamicist Moriba Jah, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, Privateer Space.
The Cyber Star Wargame will explore the implications of cybersecurity on the projection of space power.
The MICRO session tabletop exercise, “Defending Earth! What Can We Do to Stop an Asteroid Threat?” will walk through an asteroid threat scenario, following the META session, “Asteroids: Time Capsules and Terror.” It’s based in part on the Planetary Defense Interagency Tabletop Exercise conducted earlier in 2022.
Breakout workshop sessions will collect feedback to help NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate identify gaps and plan future investments.

Media contact: Rebecca B. Gray, RebeccaG@aiaa.org, 804.397.5270
About ASCEND
Powered by AIAA, ASCEND promotes the collaborative, interdisciplinary, outcomes-driven community of professionals, students, and enthusiasts around the world who are accelerating humanity’s progress toward our off-world future! For more information, visit ascend.events, or follow ASCEND on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
About AIAA
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest aerospace technical society. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 91 countries, and 100 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. For more information, visit www.aiaa.org, and follow AIAA on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Museum of Discovery and Science: A Free Virtual Evening with Astronaut Dr. Ellen Ochoa
2022-11-07
Free Virtual Evening with Astronaut Dr. Ellen Ochoa
November 7, 2022 • 6 p.m. (EDT)
Spend an out-of-this world FREE virtual evening with one of America’s trailblazers, veteran astronaut and former Space Center Director, Dr. Ellen Ochoa. Dr. Ochoa, the first Latina in space, has charted a dazzling and inspirational career path. Enjoy a live presentation, question & answer session and a streaming of the IMAX Documentary, The Search for Life in Space.
6 p.m. – Presentation by Dr. Ellen Ochoa
7 p.m. – Virtual/Streaming viewing of the IMAX Documentary, The Search for Life in Space.
Cost: Free
A unique Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the event.

Intrepid Museum Unstoppable Women Leadership Symposium
2022-11-15 | New York, 3 W 51st St, New York, NY, 10019, United States

Val Verde Unified School District Annual Family Engagement Symposium
2022-12-07

Honoree at Palm Springs Air Museum
2023-02-18 17:30 - 21:00
Honoree at Palm Springs Air Museum: Women in Aviation: Quest for Excellence:
Saturday, February 18, 2023 – Doors open at 5:30 PM; Dinner at 7 PM
Theme: Women In Aviation: Quest for Excellence
Dress: Black Tie or Military Uniform
Celebrity Emcee: Joe Mantegna
Entertainment: The Elite Show Band
Event Chairs: Lisa Bell and Marguerita Maassen-Gilbertson

Alamo Colleges District MOSAICO Gala supporting AlamoPROMISE students
2023-04-12 18:00 | 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209, San Antonio, Texas 78209, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
In-person Event: RSVP’s for admittance to the event will be sent to sponsors and ticket holders by email the week of the event. Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception followed by an elegant dinner. The evening will highlight the rich talent and diversity of the students and programs from each of our five Alamo Colleges. Proceeds from MOSAICO will support AlamoPROMISE last-dollar scholarships and programs.
In order to deliver on this promise of a college education for all, the Alamo College’s District needs the continued support of our community. The program was initially made possible by contributions from the city and county, as well as generous businesses and individuals. San Antonians have shown themselves to be a generous and giving community in supporting those in need. You can help up continue to make our PROMISE a reality by becoming a sponsor and/or attending the Mosaico gala.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this special opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students in our community.
We look forward to seeing you at the Inaugural Mosaico Gala.

Women in Neuroscience Opportunity! Benefit Dinner and Panel:
2023-04-13
Onion Creek Golf Club Austin, TX Golf outing | Monday, April 3, 2023 Dinner | Thursday, April 13, 2023
Golf Outing Schedule of Events: 9:00 AM Registration 10:00 AM Shotgun Start
Dinner Schedule of Events: 6:00 PM Cocktail Hour 7:00 PM Seated Dinner and Program

Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology: An Evening with Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
2023-04-20 | Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City, MO, United States
The program

Ellen Ochoa—inventor, astronaut, and space center director—is a pioneer like no other. She made history as the first Latina to go to space, blazing a trail for other marginalized kids who dream of the stars. There were few minorities in leadership when she joined NASA—so she changed that, becoming the first Hispanic and second female director of the Johnson Space Center.

Dr. Ochoa earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from San Diego State University and a master’s degree and doctorate in electrical engineering from Stanford University. Prior to her selection as an astronaut in 1990, she was a research engineer at Sandia National Laboratories and NASA Ames Research Center, where she investigated optical systems for performing information processing. She is a co-inventor on three patents and author of several technical papers. She flew in space four times aboard the Space Shuttle, logging nearly 1,000 hours in orbit.
The lecture will be in person at the Linda Hall Library in Kansas City, Missouri.
Registration will open March 9, 2023.

Dedication of Ellen Ochoa Pavilion at SDSU:
2023-05-05
Two prominent figures in San Diego State University history — veteran astronaut Ellen Ochoa and mathematician Charles B. Bell Jr., — will be honored this spring in the renaming of the West Commons and East Commons buildings.
Ellen Ochoa
With the naming of the Ellen Ochoa Pavilion, SDSU honors Ochoa’s exceptional work expanding scientific understanding, breaking barriers in a historically male-led industry, and her continued support of students and the university.
A role model for girls and underrepresented minorities who aspire to have careers in science, technology, engineering and math, Ochoa inspires students around the world to pursue their dreams and overcome potential barriers to their success. Ochoa continues to support the students at her alma mater, leaving a legacy that will positively impact the lives of students at SDSU for years to come.
Ochoa grew up in La Mesa, attended Grossmont High School and graduated from SDSU in 1980. At SDSU, she was a member of the Marching Aztecs and spent five years in the SDSU Wind Ensemble. She then went on to Stanford University to receive master’s and doctoral degrees and launch her research career. She holds three patents in her research specialty, optics.
She later joined NASA in 1988 and was selected for the astronaut corps two years later. In 1993, she flew on her first mission, becoming the first Latina in space. She flew on four shuttle missions with a total of more than 978 hours in orbit and was on the first shuttle flight to dock with the International Space Station.
Ochoa capped a 30-year career with NASA by serving as director of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Supervising a workforce of 10,000, Ochoa was the first Hispanic director of the Johnson Space Center and only its second female leader.
In 1995, Ochoa was recognized by SDSU as Distinguished Alumna of the Year and in October 2019 she received an honorary Doctor of Science degree at a special SDSU ceremony in recognition of her role in space exploration and her commitment to the education of young people across the country.
“As a Latina, a scientist and a leader, Ellen is a pioneer who has made incredible contributions to her field, our university, and young minds around the world,” said de la Torre. “The Ellen Ochoa Pavilion will serve as a physical reminder for students of all backgrounds to break through barriers and ‘reach for the stars.’ SDSU is so proud to honor her as an alumna.”

Desert Sands Unified School District Family Engagement event with Ellen Ochoa:
2023-05-16

Latinas in Tech Summit:
2023-05-18 09:00 - 10:00
Latinas Innovating: NASA’S Dr. Ellen Ochoa

Dr. Ellen Ochoa, a pioneering and trailblazing role model, made history as the first Latina to travel and conquer space. Join her for a fireside chat on her groundbreaking journey on land and space that opened the doors to a new generation of Latinx astronauts and engineers.

National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) GEAR UP Annual Conference
2023-07-18
Join us as we kick off the 2023 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference! In thisenergizing kickoff plenary, we’ll celebrate how far we have come and howfar we can go as a GEAR UP community. You’ll hear from leaders in thecommunity, who will set the context for our time together.

Minorities in Banking Forum
2023-09-27 08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – Thursday, September 28, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. , US/Central

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas 2200 N Pearl St, Dallas, TX 75201

This forum is for mid-level and senior banking leaders in the financial services industry. The 2023 event focuses on leadership, diversity and career enhancement. Sessions include industry updates, professional development conversations, diversity and inclusion strategies, and networking opportunities.
https://www.kansascityfed.org/events/minorities-in-banking-forum/

An Evening with Dr. Ellen Ochoa at California State University Northridge
2023-09-28 15:00 - 17:00
September 28, 2023 – 3:00pm to 5:30pm
University Student Union – Grand Salon

Join us as we welcome Dr. Ochoa to CSUN, and enjoy an unforgettable evening with one of America’s trailblazers.

Ellen Ochoa has charted a dazzling and inspirational career path: from her early days as a researcher, to her four missions as an astronaut, to heading up NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Ochoa has seen first hand the importance of minorities in STEM, women in leadership positions, and the way innovative change management can push a team—an entire organization—forward.
Ellen Ochoa is a pioneer like no other. She made history as the first Latina to go to space, blazing a trail for other marginalized kids who dream of the stars. There were few minorities in leadership when she joined NASA—so she changed that, becoming the first Hispanic and second female director of the Johnson Space Center. Despite her many accomplishments, Ellen says the biggest role she’s played is in mentoring and advocating for the next generation: “astronauts, scholars, who will go on to accomplish more than we can imagine.” In her evocative talks, she draws from her wealth of experiences, both in space and on the ground, to empower audiences to break barriers and overcome adversity.
There will be two sessions on September 28, 2023:

3:00-3:45 pm: for visiting students from local middle and high schools
4:00-5:30pm: for the general CSUN community and guestsRegister at this link to attend.
https://library.csun.edu/events/ellen-ochoa

Davidson College
2023-11-02
Out of This World: First Latina Astronaut Ellen Ochoa to Deliver Reynolds Lecture Nov. 2

University of Michigan
2024-01-31
Former NASA JSC Director and engineer Ellen Ochoa sat with Michigan Engineering graduate students this week for a fireside chat! View on LinkedIN

Johns Hopkins University Foreign Affairs Symposium
2024-03-14 19:00 - 20:00
Please join us on Thursday, March 14th when the Foreign Affairs Symposium–in partnership with OLÉ, the Center for Diversity & Inclusion, the Chloe Center for the Critical Study of Racism, Immigration, and Colonialism, and the Maryland Space Grant Consortium–will host Ellen Ochoa from 7-8 PM in Shriver Hall.
Event Link: https://cglink.me/2dh/r1944496

Pacific Northwest National Lab Leadership event keynote:
2024-04-11
Building and Sustaining Trust in High-Stress, High-Consequence Teams — To achieve a high-functioning, successful team that consistently prioritizes safety begins with establishing a robust foundation grounded in trust. This talk by veteran NASA Astronaut Ellen Ochoa explores what it means to be part of a high-stress, high-consequence team that integrates safety into every aspect of their operations, from the planning to execution stages. As the first Latina in space and the first to achieve a high-ranking leadership role as the 11th director of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Ellen brings her experience and wisdom to PNNL.
