From 20:00-21:15 EST (UTC-5), Greg will discuss his career in human spaceflight, including flying aboard the space shuttle and living and working on the International Space Station. He will share insights into daily life on orbit, operating spacecraft systems, and working as part of an international crew in a demanding and highly technical environment.

Greg will also talk about his work today as a professor at Texas A&M University, where he focuses on engineering education and student engagement. Drawing on his experience as an astronaut, he will describe how real-world mission experience can inform how engineers are trained and prepared.

A portion of the discussion will focus on Space Teams Academy, a virtual engineering experience that gives students the opportunity to work in teams to design their own space missions. Participants address challenges such as defining mission objectives, designing spacecraft, and making operational decisions, mirroring many of the considerations faced in actual space programs.

This Space Forum connects firsthand experience in spaceflight with current efforts to educate and prepare the next generation of engineers and space professionals. Register today to explore how lessons from orbit inform how we prepare the next generation.