Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's NASA Johnson Space Center Days: September 17-18, 2026
NASA JSC Mission:ÌýWe go to space to answer humanity's most fundamental questions, to create new economic opportunities, and to improve life on Earth.
Individuals from NASA’s Johnson Space Center will be on campus Thursday, September 17, and Friday, September 18 for 2 days of engaging with students, faculty and staff.
Connect with NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) and discover opportunities for learning, research, internships, and careers.
Join NASA representatives and Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder faculty, staff, students, and postdocs for an engaging discussion about NASA Johnson Space Center, current missions and programs, including the Artemis Program and the International Space Station, and the many pathways available to become part of the NASA workforce.
What You'll Gain
- Students and postdocs: Learn about NASA JSC, internship opportunities, career pathways, and ways to get involved in the broader NASA ecosystem.
- Faculty and staff: Connect with NASA personnel and explore potential research and collaboration opportunities.
- NASA representatives: Discover Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's research strengths, engage with faculty experts, and meet students and postdocs working in areas aligned with NASA JSC priorities.
Whether you're exploring your first internship, considering a future career with NASA, or interested in collaborative research opportunities, this event offers a unique chance to connect directly with the people shaping the future of space exploration.
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Day 1 (Thursday, September 17) is being held on Main Campus in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom):
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Day 2 (Friday, September 18) is being held at the Smead Aerospace Building:
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Please join us!
Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.– 3:45 p.m. MDT
Location:
University Memorial Center
Glenn Miller Ballroom
1669 Euclid AvenueÌý
Boulder, CO 80309
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ÌýFriday, September 18, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.– 3:50 p.m. MDT
Location:
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We welcome all Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder individuals to the following event.Ìý
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Agenda
DAY 1 – UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Morning only:ÌýÌýÌýÌý Outreach Tables [TBD]
Information Table [TBD]
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09:00-09:05:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Opening Remarks and NASA Day Logistics [NASA Envoy Team]
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Session 1: Welcome to NASA DaysÌý[UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom]ÌýÌý
09:05-09:50:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Keynote Speaker [Dr. Kjell Lindgren, NASA Astronaut]
09:50-10:50:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý NASA JSC Overview [Dr. Andrea Hanson, Integration Manager, Commercial Lunar Payload Services Program]
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10:50-11:00:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Break
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Session 2: NASA JSC Programs Overview [UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom]
11:00-11:40:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Orion [Aaron Cannon, Orion Program]
11:40-12:20:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Moon Base [Cindy Cross, Moon Base Chief Engineer]
12:20-13:00:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations [Ryan Johns, Deputy Manager, Commercial Low Earth Orbit Systems Engineering and Integration Office]
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13:00-13:45:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Lunch and Learn:Ìý Path to NASA – Internships, Hiring Paths, and NASA Challenges
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Session 3: Get Involved with NASA TodayÌý[UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom]
13:45-14:15:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Opportunities in Space at CU:Ìý Space Grant, Space Minor, and LASP?
14:15-14:45:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ‘Non-STEM STEM Careers’ [April Lanotte, Senior Workforce Development Specialist]
14:45-15:45:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Panel Discussion:Ìý Non-Engineering Employees Contributing to the NASA Mission [Panel]
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DAY 2 – Aerospace Building Room 114
Morning only:ÌýÌýÌýÌý Outreach Tables [TBD]
Information Table [TBD]
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09:00-09:05:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Opening Remarks and NASA Day Logistics [NASA Envoy Team]
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Session 1: Welcome to NASA DaysÌý[Aerospace Building Rm 114]ÌýÌý
09:05-09:50:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Keynote Speaker [Dr. Andrea Hanson, Integration Manager, Commercial Lunar Payload Services Program]
09:50-10:50:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Moon Base Habitation [James Johnson, Partnership Integration Manager]
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10:50-11:00:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Break
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Session 2: NASA JSC Programs Overview [Aerospace Building Rm 114]
11:00-11:40:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Orion [Aaron Cannon, Orion Program]
11:40-12:20:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý International Space Station [Scott Merkle]
12:20-13:00:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations [Ryan Johns, Deputy Manager, Commercial Low Earth Orbit Systems Engineering and Integration Office]
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13:00-13:45:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Lunch and Learn:Ìý Path to NASA – Internships, Hiring Paths, and NASA Challenges
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Session 3: NASA Careers PanelÌý[Aerospace Building Rm 114]Ìý
13:45-14:15:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Careers Presentation
14:15-15:15:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Panel Discussion: NASA Career Paths
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Non-Engineering Panelists:
Melissa Telisky, Business Development Specialist (Mechanical Engineering B.S.)
Agnar Hall (Astrophysics Test Engineer)
Anna Morgenthaler (Operational Psychology)
William Foley (Habitability and Human Factors)
Sumer Loggins,ÌýCommunications Strategist (Animal Science B.S.)
Dr.ÌýSteven Platts (Human Research Program, Zoology B.S.)
Sam Miller (HR/intern programs, volunteered by Jessica Abary)
Alissa Madera (scientist)
Sabrina Martinez (scientist)
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Engineering Careers Panelists:
Mike Urano
Scott Merkle
Aaron Cannon
Ryan Johns
James Johnson
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