The space sector is projected to triple by 2050, employing over 1.5 million people. To fill these roles, we need to provide early opportunities for career exposure and skill building. Learn about the importance of educational ecosystems — including higher education institutions, industry, and schools — in building this talent pipeline.  The session will also highlight the U.S. Department of Education's Middle Grades CTE Accelerator Program for Space.

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Natalia Allen, Engagement Manager, Luminary Labs

Jill Prince, Deputy Director of the Research Directorate at NASA Langley Research Center

Mary Sandy, Virginia Space Grant Consortium and Old Dominion University 

Cindy Watson, Educator, Forest Middle School