Monday, November 16 

3 pm to 5 pm  

Price Gilbert Library 1280 Scholars Event Network-Theater

A reception will follow the seminar
 

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Robyn Gatens is globally recognized for her 40-year career of leadership and contributions to NASA’s human spaceflight missions. Most recently, she served as Director of the International Space Station (ISS) and Commercial Spaceflight divisions at NASA, where she led strategy, policy, integration, and stakeholder engagement for low-Earth orbit (LEO) initiatives, including the ISS, commercial LEO development, and commercial crew programs.

A 1985 chemical engineering graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Robyn spent the first decades of her career in the development and management of life support and habitation systems for the International Space Station and other human spaceflight missions. Her extensive experience spans engineering, program management, strategic planning, and the advancement of human spaceflight. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field, she was inducted into Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering Hall of Fame in 2025.

Since retiring from NASA, Robyn has continued to contribute to the space industry through advisory and consulting roles, including serving on the Georgia Tech Space Research Institute’s External Advisory Board. She remains passionate about global student engagement and is committed to speaking with and mentoring students of all ages who are interested in pursuing careers in STEM and the space industry.

Drawing on her distinguished career at NASA, Robyn brings a wealth of experience and insight into the intersection of science, technology, policy, and international collaboration. Her leadership in human spaceflight and commercial space development offers a valuable perspective on the strategic and policy considerations shaping the future of space exploration.

We will conclude the program with questions from the audience.