CU Boulder's NASA Johnson Space Center Days: September 17-18, 2026
NASA JSC Mission: We 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 CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder'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.
Day 1 (Thursday, September 17) is being held on Main Campus in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom):
Day 2 (Friday, September 18) is being held at the Smead Aerospace Building:
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 Avenue
Boulder, CO 80309
Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.– 3:50 p.m. MDT
Location:
Ann and H.J. Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences
Room TBD
3775 Discovery Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
Register now
We welcome all CU Boulder individuals to the following event.
Agenda
DAY 1 – Glenn Miller Ballroom
09:00-09:10: Opening Remarks and NASA JSC Day Logistics [NASA Envoy Team]
Session 1: Introduction to NASA Johnson Space Center [Aerospace Building Rm 114]
Intended audience: Faculty and Postdocs, but all are welcome
09:10-09:40: Overview of NASA JSC [Tim Straube]
09:40-10:10: University Partnerships Overview and Goals [Keya Briscoe]
10:10-10:30: Break
Session 2: NASA JSC Research
Intended audience: Faculty and Postdocs, but all are welcome
10:30-11:15: Astrodynamics [Vic Yu]
11:15-12:00: Thermal Protection Systems [Adam Sidor]
12:00-13:00: Break for Lunch / Networking
Session 3: Get Involved with NASA Today [Aerospace Building Rm 114]
Intended audience: Undergraduate and Graduate students, but all are welcome
13:00-13:30: NASA Challenges and OSTEM Internships [Lindsay Kirk/Michelle Bogden/Andrew Monaco]
13:30-14:30: NASA Involvement at CU: Space Minor, Space Grant, and BioServe [Ashleigh Bailey Huppman (Space Minor)/Barbra Sobhani (Space Grant)/Dr. Tobias Niederwieser (BioServe)]
DAY 2 – Aerospace Building Room 114/Lobby
Session 1: Introduction to NASA Johnson Space Center
Intended audience: Faculty and Postdocs, but all are welcome
09:00-09:30: Overview of NASA JSC [Tim Straube]
09:30-10:00: University Partnerships Overview and Goals [Keya Briscoe]
10:00-10:15: Break
Session 2: NASA JSC Research
Intended audience: Faculty and Postdocs, but all are welcome
10:15-11:00: Human Research Program Overview [Dr. Steven Platts]
11:00-11:45: Advanced Air Mobility [Kurt Swieringa]
11:45-12:45: Break for Lunch / Networking
12:45-13:30: Lunch and Learn: EVA and Environmental Physiology Lab Overview [Dr. Alejandro Garbino]
Session 3: Get Involved with NASA Today
Intended audience: Undergraduate and Graduate students, but all are welcome
13:30-14:00: NASA Challenges and OSTEM Internships [Lindsay Kirk/Michelle Bogden/Andrew Monaco]
14:00-15:00: NASA Involvement at CU: Space Minor, Space Grant, and BioServe [Ashleigh Bailey Huppman (Space Minor)/Barbra Sobhani (Space Grant)/Dr. Torin Clark (BioServe)]
15:00-15:45: ‘A Day in the Life’: Non-Engineering Employees Contributing to the NASA Mission [Panel]
A Day in the Life Panelists:
Erin Coscia, Crew Survival (Astronomy B.S., Engineering, Space Operations M.Eng.)
Jenna Kay Foertsch, Planning and Integration Specialist (Business and Policy B.B.A)
Sumer Loggins, Communications Strategist (Animal Science B.S.)
Andrew Monaco, Internships Program Specialist (Industrial Distribution B.S.)
Melissa Telisky, Business Development Specialist (Mechanical Engineering B.S.)