1. Workshop on Multiple Aspects of Innovation
at NASA Johnson Space Center
Gilruth Recreation Center/Alamo Ball Room
January 29, 2016
Background and Objective
The concept of innovation has been a vital component of human progress throughout the history of the species. However, in the
recent years, the pace of innovation has increased at a rate that would have been unimaginable only a few decades earlier.
Researchers around the world are studying this phenomenon, in an attempt to come up with creative new solutions pertaining a
wide array of human activities. Countless economies have flourished because companies and governments have implemented
innovative technologies,methods,techniques,protocols,processes,and ideas to develop and improve their products and services.
JSC and its support community of contractors and universities strongly support and encourage innovation in numerous different
areas, both inside and outside of the field of spaceflight. This workshop will facilitate dialogue among various JSC entities
regarding recent accomplishments, their potential implications, and plans for the future of innovation at and around JSC.
Workshop Theme: Progress made and future outlook
8:00 AM Registration & Coffee (plus something have with it!)
8:30 AM Welcome Alan Sisson AIAA Houston Section Chair
Open Innovation – Results, New Capabilities, Strategic Framework Dr. Jeffrey (Jeff) Davis JSCHHP Director
9:10 AM
Challenges of Human Missions to Mars Astronaut Dr. Stan Love
9:50 AM
Multiple Aspects of Innovation at JSC Dr. Kumar Krishen JSC
Power of Open Innovation Steve Rader JSC
NASA Pioneering Space InnoCentive Challenge Results Larry Toups JSC
Using Collaboration Partnerships for Innovation Bob Prochnow TCC of Houston
JSC Innovation Design Center James Brown JSC
JSC Center Creative Spaces Joel Walker JSC Center Operations Director
Boeing: Innovation – Boeing’s Key to Enabling Engineering for the Future Jeffrey Osterlund
Lockheed Martin: Innovation Progress and Future Outlook Kritina L. Holden
2:25 PM Jacobs: Innovation Progress and Future Outlook David Whitlock
PAE Innovation Progress and Future Outlook James W. Hughes
Wyle: Innovation Progress and Future Outlook Kiley Wren
4:45 PM Vote ofthanks Laura Sarmiento
Organizing and Executing Committee (OEC)
General Chair: Mr. Alan Sisson Program Chair: Dr. Kumar Krishen
Executive Chair: Ms. Laura Sarmiento Financial Chair: Mr. Fred Ouellette