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Description of Events 

 

A Tribute to Sen. David Ford from the Lieutenant Governor's Office

Jason Lovell, Director of Defense Development under the Office of the Lt. Gov., will bring a tribute to Sen. David Ford from Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman and a view of the future of Aerospace and Space Science in Indiana.

 

Poster Session and Exposition

Universities, businesses and other organizations in Indiana will be presenting posters and booths on their efforts in Aerospace and Space Science. To present a poster or booth, please go to Registration link.

Senator David Ford Legislator Award

This award, created and sponsored by ATAIN, will be given to legislators who have demonstrated strong support for research and technology and the "servant" heart that David Ford exemplified.

 

Panel discussion on technology policies for economic development by Sen. Ford and how they can be applied by companies today

Panel Members

Mark Lawrence - Senior Vice President, Foundation and Operations, Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Mark Shublak - Partner, Ice Miller, LLP
Ron Gifford - President and CEO, Indy Partnership

Moderator: Jim Wheeler - Senior Vice President, Thomas P. Miller and Associates

 

Parallel Sessions Description

Option 1: Aerospace Technical Advances Session

Michael A. Snyder - Speaker
Managing Principal, The MEK Group and Columnist for Midwest Business

"Making History: Facing Down Economic and Policy Challenges for a New Era in Aerospace"

Jason Lovell  - Speaker
Director, State of Indiana's Office of Defense Development

"Trends in National and Global Opportunities in Aerospace and Space Science - How It Relates to Indiana"

Timothy R. Morris  - Session Organizer

Donald K. Takehara  - Session Organizer 

Note to participants: Please submit a profile for your organization as described below.

The Aerospace Technical Advances Session is designed to bring diverse Indiana based businesses and universities into contact with each other to explore potential collaborations.

In order to set the stage to ignite new opportunities between attending organizations, Jason Lovell, Indiana Office of Defense Development, will provide insights into existing and emergent state level thrusts. In addition, Michael Snyder, author of Midwest Business, will give an update on customer needs in our new world of economic and political uncertainties.

To enhance the efficiency of the session, we are asking all participating organizations to provide a 1 page (front and back) profile using the template provided by clicking on this link and submit to aerospaceconf@tayloru.edu no later than March 5. The profiles will be compiled into a book and copies will be made available at the session to all attendees. This will allow us to explore all that Indiana has to offer.  This information will be provided to state level economic development groups for long term access into their searchable databases.

Come with expectations to interact with other organizations and “connect the dots” as we pursue potential collaborative opportunities.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Tim Morris, Raytheon Company (Timothy_R_Morris@raytheon.com or 260-429-7714).

 

Option 2: K-12 Education Session

Mary Patterson - Session Organizer
Director, Brownsburg Challenger Learning Center

Note to participants: Please submit an informational form as described below.

The K-12 Education Session will focus on how to strengthen space science & aerospace science education for kindergarten thru 12th graders in Indiana. Our state has huge resources in this area. Let’s find a way to tap into these! We invite you to bring your ideas, your energy, and your passion for this subject. This session will be highly interactive with opportunities to brainstorm and network with others who want to see young people engage in science.

In order to facilitate interaction and sharing of information, please fill out the form provided by clicking on this link and submit to aerospaceconf@tayloru.edu by March 5. We will compile these into a booklet and copies will be made available to all attendees at the session. Come join us in taking K-12 space science in Indiana to the next level. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mary Patterson, Brownsburg Challenger Learning Center Director (mpatterson@brownsburg.k12.in.us or 317-852-1008).

 

Keynote: Col. Kevin Ford - Space Shuttle and Brother of Sen. David Ford  

"Making Space for our Future"

The construction of the International Space Station in Earth orbit is nearly complete.  Kevin Ford, a native of Blackford County and one of NASA's current Space Shuttle pilots, will serve as pilot for one of the last few construction missions, designated Shuttle mission STS-128 and station construction mission 17A, to launch from Florida in August of 2009.  Kevin will share his thoughts and experiences on his astronaut training, the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station, and NASA's future exploration options.

  

"Taking America to the Moon and Beyond in the Coming Decades"  - Space Shuttle Pilot,  Col. Kevin Ford  (oriented toward K-12 students)

Col. Ford will pilot the Space Shuttle Discovery on a mission to the International Space Station late this summer.  He will discuss the various elements of his training and preparation for the mission, what he expects life to be like in space, and what it would take for students to be scientists, engineers, or astronauts who will take America to the Moon and beyond in the coming decades.

 

Taylor University High Altitude Balloon Launch

K-12 students will be able to participate in launching a high altitude balloon into near space - 20miles above the earth's surface