Space Days
The ninth annual Space Days will be held at The University of Alabama from Nov. 19-21, 2024. Space days will offer all College of Engineering students interested in working in the space industry the opportunity to explore future career possibilities, network with industry leaders and recruiters, and engage in the growing field of space.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
12:30-1:45 p.m. | Class Presentation: Intelligent Robotics
Lloyd 131
Class presentation open to all students. NASA’s Kent Criswell and Eric Vanderslice will speak about HLS and SLS.
4-5 p.m. |NASA Internship Session
Student Center Forum
Each year, NASA offers more than 2,000 paid internships for college students to contribute to America’s space program through real-world, hands-on opportunities. Come meet NASA experts as they share firsthand experiences, highlight current internship opportunities, and review eligibility requirements.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
9-9:50 a.m. – Class Presentation: Information Systems Design
SERC 1014
Class presentation open to all students. NASA’s Tim Poe and Will Evans will speak about Additive Manufacturing and Welding.
10-10:50 a.m. | Class Presentation: Flight Dynamics and Control
H.M. Comer 1026
Class presentation open to all students. NASA’s Tom Percy and Malik Thompson will speak about HLS and Mars Ascent.
10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Exhibit Fair
McAbee Grand Foyer in H.M. Comer
This is a come & go event for students to explore opportunities in the space industry
11-11:50a.m. – Class Presentation: Heat Transfer
NL1013
Class presentation open to all students. NASA’s Kurt Polzin and Eric Vanderslice will speak about SLS and Nuclear Propulsion.
12-12:50 p.m. | Class Presentation: Astronautics
North Lawn 2006
Class presentation open to all students. NASA’s Kurt Polzin, Tom Percy and Malik Thompson will speak about HLS and Mars Ascent.
3-4 p.m. | Women in Space Panel
H.M. Comer 1026
Join us for a panel discussion featuring female leaders and a current AEM student as they recount their journeys to success and share insight and advice for those looking to pursue a career in the aerospace industry.
4-5:30 p.m. | Industry Lab Tours
Large Scale Structures Lab in SERC, Alabama Rocketry Association in Hardaway, Alabama Astrobotics Lab in BOM4, Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Design Integration in NERC and Anechoic Chamber in AIME (Scott Spear)
Thursday, Nov. 21
12:30-1:45 p.m. | Class Presentation: Additive Manufacturing
NERC 1012
Class presentation open to all students. NASA’s Tim Poe and Will Evans will speak about Additive Manufacturing and Welding.
Industry Participants
Companies
Industry Partners sign up here
(* All space and planet images from NASA Image galleries.)