Presentations

What will space exploration look like in 5, 10, 20 years? What companies are operating in LEO now? Who is going to land on the Moon in the near future? Audience members have described this speech as "Entertaining and informative."

Human bodies change in space. Their delicate physiology requires oxygen and expires carbon dioxide. Other considerations are less obvious: invisible radiation, muscle atrophy, bone loss, and more. The ways that habitats and spacesuits support life are explored in this fascinating presentation.

After a divorce, Strickland returned to college to earn an engineering degree. Now she is making up for lost time with six patents and more in the application stage. Her journey from single mother to world-class innovator will inspire listeners to rewrite their own goals and consider loftier inspirations.

Where does an innovator find a challenge to tackle inside a large company? Strickland explains how to find problems relevant to the business unit so that innovators can invest their time wisely and to the benefit of the company.

CEOS, directors, and managers value innovation, but sometimes unwittingly discourage it. How can leaders foster innovation and innovators without encouraging daydreaming and excessive tinkering? Why is innovation important to a company? Strickland explains all this and more.

If you work for a large company and have a good idea, where do you start? From finding a problem to solve to requesting funding, Strickland teaches how to approach innovation inside a Fortune 50 company, while describing her patented systems that will one day be used on the Moon and Mars.

Ever wonder what it would it feel like to be in Mission Control during the Apollo 13 mission? Or maybe you want to be one of the astronauts? Sign up for this fast-paced, intense workshop that takes you into Mission Control. You will make decisions on a more modern BerryX mission. BerryX is a fictional spaceship company who learns just how dangerous it is to land on the Lunar surface.

Participants will develop communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills. See the Workshops tab for more.

Sit in the seat of the decision makers behind the Artemis missions while a historic mission is planned. Be prepared to make difficult decisions, negotiate, and learn how politics affect the most important outcomes.

For up to 10 attendees in a half-day (4 hour) workshop. Bring your  problem so that we can brainstorm solutions.

For up to 10 attendees in a half-day (4 hour) workshop. Bring your  problem so that we can brainstorm solutions.

If you work for a large company and have a good idea, where do you start? From finding a problem to solve to requesting funding, Strickland teaches how to approach innovation inside a Fortune 50 company. This is the workshop version of the one-hour speech. For up to 10 attendees in a half-day (4 hour) workshop. 

Where does an innovator find a challenge to tackle inside a large company? Strickland explains how to find problems relevant to the business unit so that innovators can invest their time wisely and to the benefit of the company. This is the workshop version of the speech. Half-day for up to 10 attendees.

CEOS, directors, and managers value innovation, but sometimes unwittingly discourage it. How can leaders foster innovation and innovators without encouraging daydreaming and excessive tinkering? Why is innovation important to a company? Strickland explains all this and more. This is the workshop version of the speech. Attendees will be required to participate. Four hours for 10 attendees.