Advancements in Training in Space
This virtual workshop will be hosted on Zoom and will feature leading experts on advancements in training in space. Each speaker will give a short presentation followed by a panel discussion, offering participants the chance to engage directly with the speakers and explore training for the extreme environment of space.
Featuring NASA Human Spaceflight and Academic Research Experts
Design, development, and training for extravehicular activities in space and on the moon
Our final bioastronautics workshop will feature leading experts in human spaceflight and spacesuit systems, offering participants a behind-the-scenes perspective on how humans prepare to live and work in space. Dr. Emily Matula, NASA EVA flight instructor, will bring deep insight into current Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) operations aboard the International Space Station, while also addressing next-generation exploration suits and vehicles from a NASA perspective. Complementing this, Dr. Pablo de León, a globally recognized leader in spacesuit research and chair of the Department of Space Studies at the University of North Dakota, will provide expertise on the design, testing, and future of human spaceflight systems. Together, their perspectives will offer a comprehensive look at the technologies enabling human performance and survival in space, from low-Earth orbit to deep space exploration.
Tentative Program:
- 1:00 PM – 1:10 PM: Welcome and Starlab / Human Performance Collaborative Overview
- 1:10 PM – 1:35 PM: Dr. Emily Matula, NASA EVA flight instructor and astronaut instructor, University of Colorado Boulder
- 1:35 PM – 2:00 PM: Dr. Pablo de León, chair and professor, Department of Space Studies, University of North Dakota
- 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Panel Discussion – Moderated by: Abigail Harrison, Starlab research lead, College of Engineering, Ohio State
Panel Discussion: Come Prepared!
A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to an interactive panel discussion. We encourage all participants to bring questions and topics of interest related to advancements in training in space. This is your opportunity to engage directly with experts, share ideas, and explore emerging challenges and opportunities in the field.
Speakers:
Dr. Pablo de León – chair and professor, Department of Space Studies, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, University of North Dakota
Research areas: Human spaceflight, extravehicular activities, space suit design and surface planetary exploration and habitability
Dr. Emily Matula – extravehicular activity (EVA) flight controller and astronaut instructor, Ann and H.J. Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder
