Event Date:

Thursday, September 7th

7:00pm - 8:00pm (CST)

Anderson Biological Laboratories Rm. 131

Reception: 6:00-7:00 PM

Link To Lecture:

Speaker:

Mr. Nick Skytland is the Chief Technologist at at NASA Johnson Space Center and also the Director of the Business Development and Technology Integration Office where he is focused on helping NASA return to the Moon through technology development, technology transfer and strategic partnerships. Throughout his career, he has trained astronauts, designed next-generation spacesuits, developed open source technology, led missional movements, and created some of the largest purpose-driven collaborations in history. He is well known for launching and leading successful cutting-edge initiatives such as the Random Hacks of Kindness, the International Space Apps Challenge, and the National Day of Civic Hacking. Nick also advises organizations on how to navigate the future by developing forward leaning strategies, convening communities and developing missional technology. He is a passionate leader who has pioneered new ways of doing business in both government and industry for decades. His best work is done at the intersection of technologists, change makers and explorers.

He is an avid adventurer, experienced diver, and a dedicated triathlete who has completed 23 Ironman races. He lives in Houston with his wife and three kids.