SME talks on select Thursdays during Biergarten from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Davidson Center Theater downstairs in the Davidson Center.
 

July 30: Join Joey Fann: Modeling My Way into the Space Program - Systems, Simulation, and Exploration. Modeling My Way into the Space Program examines the role of modeling in aerospace engineering, from physical test articles to modern Artemis simulation environments. The presentation explores how individual system models can be combined into integrated simulation environments to support complex missions.

August 20: Join Mike Stallcup for the Mars Perseverance Rover Update. This presentation will give an overview of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover and its similarity to NASA’s Curiosity rover on Mars. Updates on Perseverance's progress will be included.

September 10: Join Jack Stokes and discover how Human Factors Engineering at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center put people at the center of space design. From early work led by Dr. Wernher von Braun to advanced simulations and crew interface testing, MSFC played a key role in ensuring safe and effective human interaction with spacecraft, contributing to milestones like Skylab’s success.