Together in Innovation: Inner space and outer space
The world needs your ideas
Learn how to unleash them from teams of innovators who will expand our knowledge of inner and outer space. Register for the first free installment of Together in Innovation.
Every unique combination of skills and experience offers a novel point of view. We can’t afford a small talent pool in an increasingly complex age. Fortunately, we can expand that pool to include more students with a sense of wonder, inventors nurturing the next big ideas, and entrepreneurs with a drive for success.
Don’t miss this chance to hear from successful creators, each with fascinating backgrounds that shaped their careers. You will learn about resources available to communities nationwide, best practices for innovating, and ways to protect your hard work as you follow your own path.
Agenda
(Subject to change; all times ET)
2–2:05 p.m. Welcome
Matthew Palumbo, Office of Innovation Outreach, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
2:05–2:40 p.m. Inner space with the award-winning Nanodropper team
Mackenzie Andrews, Co-founder and Chief Commercialization Officer
Elias Baker, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer
Jennifer Steger, Ph.D., Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer
2:40–2:45 p.m. Break
2:45–3:10 p.m. Outer space with Inspiration4 crew
Sian Proctor, Ph.D., astronaut, geoscientist, explorer, and space artist
Chris Sembroski, astronaut, data engineer, and Air Force veteran
3:10–3:15 p.m. Wrap up
Matthew Palumbo, Office of Innovation Outreach, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)