1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov marshall Elaine Flowers Duncan Engineering Directorate March 6, 2012 Marshall Space Flight Center Science and Exploration Enabling Innovation & Entrepreneurship

2. National Space Policy "A robust and competitive commercial space sector is vital to continued progress in space. The United States is committed to encouraging and facilitating the growth of a U.S. commercial space sector that supports U.S. needs, is globally competitive, and advances U.S. leadership in the generation of new markets and innovation-driven entrepreneurship.“ Policy Goals  Energize competitive domestic industries to participate in global markets  Advance the development of satellite manufacturing, satellite- based services, space launch, terrestrial applications and increased entrepreneurship NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Programs, Projects and Initiatives

3. 3 STEM Education: a few facts Source: Onlineengineeringdegree.com

4. 4 Building the future from the classroom up

5. 5 NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Programs, Projects and Initiatives Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics  Increase STEM higher education graduates  Drive innovation and jobs  Boost economic growth and global competitiveness  STEM improvements at institutions of higher education  Rebuild and sustain our position in the world  Ensure a sufficient supply available for the growing demands, from all resources,  HBCU Undergraduate Programs Broaden STEM Workforce

6. 6 NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Programs, Projects and Initiatives MSFC Panel Moderator: Elaine Flowers Duncan Engineering Directorate  Dr. Dale Thomas: Associate Director (Technical)  Mr. Lewis Wooten: Space Launch Systems Program  Mr. Charlie Nola: MSFC Partnerships Program  Ms. Lynn Garrison: Small Business Innovation Research/ Space Technology Transfer Program  Ms. Tammy Rowan: Academic Affairs Office

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