Monday, January 15, 2024
Space
How outerspace is reshaping our lives on earth from sophisticated satellites; to burgeoning space travel; to low gravity pharmaceutical production; to broader sustainability efforts
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8:30 - 9:00
Check-in and Light Refreshments
Check-in and Light Refreshments
9:00
Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks
Dr. Noel Anderson, Executive Director, Office of Leadership and Innovation, Clinical Professor, NYU Steinhardt
Dr. Lorena Llosa, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, NYU Steinhardt
Dr. Mariēt Westermann, NYUAD Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive
9:15 - 10:15
Space: Past, Present, and Future
Space: Past, Present, and Future
Description: A conversation with the first African American to walk in space on his experiences and perspectives on space economy.
Moderated by: Dr. Mariēt Westermann, NYUAD Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive
Conversation with Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr., NASA Astronaut
Break 10:15 - 10:25
10:25 - 11:25
Space Science: Implications for the Future of Biology and Health
Space Science: Implications for the Future of Biology and Health
Description: A facilitated conversation on the impact of space science on the future of microgravity research and biology.
Moderated by: Dr. Trish Beck, Program Director, EDLI, Clinical Assistant Professor, NYU Steinhardt
Conversation with Dr. Jeremy Teo, NYUAD Global Network Assistant Professor
Break 11:25 - 11:35
11:35 - 12:35
Leveraging Space: Implications for Space Economy
Leveraging Space: Implications for Space Economy
Description: A facilitated conversation on how space can be leveraged and its implications specific to research.
Moderated by: Dr. Simonetta Di Pippo, NYUAD visiting faculty and teaching “Space Diplomacy, “ Former Director of the United Nations Outer Space Agency
Panelists:
H.E. Omran Sharaf, UAE Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Advanced Science and Technology – Chair of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS)
Dr. David Kanter, NYU Associate Professor of Environmental Studies, Chair of the International Nitrogen Initiative, NYUAD visiting faculty teaching “Environmental Governance”
Transition to lunch 12:35 - 12:50
(attendees will grab lunch and return to the conference for the lunch panel discussion)
12:50 - 1:50
Leadership and Innovation Workshop: Lessons on Building a Technology Startup
Leadership and Innovation Workshop: Lessons on Building a Technology Startup
Description: An interactive discussion with tech founders and aspiring entrepreneurs at NYU Abu Dhabi
Moderated by: Dr. Lisette Nieves, President, Fund for the City of New York, Distinguished Clinical Professor, Educational Leadership, NYU Steinhardt
Panelists:
Neil Persaud, Chief Operating Officer and co-founder, LiveMore
Greg Gunn, Education Technology Entrepreneur (co-founder of Wireless Generation)
2:00
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
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