October Odyssey: Health Education & Space Advancements

As part of our October Odyssey: art, awareness, and astronomy series, we will be hosting an educational and enlightening panel discussion in the TMC3 Collaborative Building in Helix Hall on October 15th at 8:30 a.m. Light breakfast bites and coffee will be available for guests while they network.

This unique event will feature a distinguished panel of experts who will delve into the integration of innovative strategies in health education with the cutting-edge developments in space exploration and technology. This unique panel of experts will highlight cross-disciplinary collaboration where advancements in space research and technology contribute to improving healthcare delivery, education, and overall public health. Attendees will discover how the evolving understanding of space can influence health education, from training healthcare professionals to addressing unique challenges related to human health in space environments.

Our moderator's discussion will explore the intersection of healthcare innovation and advancements in space exploration and technology.

Panelists Include:

• Nancy Currie Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Specialization in Human Factors Engineering and Artificial Intelligence; University of Houston - 1997
• Ken Wells M.D., MPH, MBA, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Alken Health Resources, Board Member; Chair Compensation Committee of Olatec Therapeutics, Board Member; Chair Governance & Compliance of Telligen, Board Member; Chair Academic Affairs Committee of Incarnate Word
• Robert Satcher M.D., Ph.D. Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Division of Surgery, Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Run of Show:

8:30 a.m. | Event Open for Networking and a Light Breakfast
9:00 a.m. | Panelists Begin Health Education & Space Advancements Discussion
9:45 a.m. | Q&A with Panelists
10:00 a.m. | Event Concludes

Don't miss your chance to explore how these fields intersect to shape a healthier, more advanced future!

Please park in either the Parcel I or TMC3 garage located at 1885 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, Texas 77030.

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