Brian Alplert
Spacewalk Integration Lead for NASA’s Human Lander • NASA
Graduate Certificate • 2016

Biography

Brian is an Aerospace Engineer with a focus in spacewalking operations and bioastronautics.  He earned a graduate certificate from EMP in 2016 and is currently the Spacewalk Integration Lead for NASA's Human Lander.

Q&A

What made you decide to pursue a degree or certificate in Engineering Management?
The leadership and ethics course opportunities as part of pursuing a master’s degree.

Why did you choose the Engineering Management Program at CU Boulder?
Great certificate opportunity while pursuing my master’s in Aerospace Engineering Sciences.

How did the program help you in your career?
The EMP program provided additional skills and resources for my Integration Lead role today.

What was your favorite graduate EMEN class/professor? Why?
5080 Ethics with Professor Moorer and 5010 Introduction to Engineering Management with Professor Kirschling.

How would you summarize your experience with the program? 
Valuable courses that provide tools and experience to use in industry.