WomenTech Global Conference 2020: Advocating for women in space, Shelli will share her personal roadmap from a military start to her role leading the Center for Innovation and Education at Space Foundation. She will highlight key opportunities in space tech innovation: Top technologies to watch in the space industry 1000’s of NASA space innovation patents waiting for commercialization Space commerce entrepreneurship programs Space tech transfer and insertion as a supplier to new space ventures Becoming a supplier to commercial and government enterprises Shelli will walk you through a pragmatic Workforce Development Roadmap, comprising five core disciplines, and valuable resources that can open the door to opportunities in the space economy. Space – once considered the final frontier and only accessible to a select few – is now home to the most dynamic and innovative economy on the planet. And while not every person will get to ride on a rocket, see one lift off, or build a satellite or payload, everyone — students/teachers, young leaders, entrepreneurs, small businesses and professionals — can become contributors to the $415B and growing space economy.

1. “Women in Tech: There is no better time
to be a part of the Space Economy”
~Shelli Brunswick, COO, Space Foundation
Introduction and Overview 2020

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What is
Space Foundation?
Space Today, For A Better Tomorrow

4. Space Foundation
For nearly four decades, Space Foundation has been a global,
nonprofit advocate for the advancement of space-related
endeavors to inspire, educate, connect and advocate for the
global space community.
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Space EducationSpace Awareness
Service to the Space Community

5. Connecting Space To
Daily Life On Earth
Space-based inventions are integral to
every facet of our daily life.
• Cell phones
• Athletic shoes
• Cordless tools
Space-based technology is responsible
for improving lives.
• Weather prediction
• Fire retardant clothing
• Breast cancer detection
Space-based innovation can help better
life on Earth.
• Earth observation
• Food and natural resources
• pharmaceutical cures
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7. THE SPACE ECONOMY
OPPORTUNITIES
• $415B global market (2018): Expected
growth to $1-3T by 2040.*
• 80+ nations operating in space​.
• Commercial Business 80%, Government
20%.​
• Median salaries are 40% above
median household income.
• Opportunities now accessible to
everyone: scientists to laborers.​
• 1,000s of space tech patents are available
for commercialization.
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“Women inTech:There is no better yime to
be a part of the Space Economy”
~Shelli Brunswick, COO, Space Foundation

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Everyone can find a place in the space
economy
• Laborers, trade workers
• Business administrators, project
managers, entrepreneurs
• Scientists, technologists, engineers,
artists, mathematicians (STEAM)
Lifelong learning enables personal growth
• PreK-20 early childhood exposure and
immersive experiences
• Young adult training and
apprenticeships bridge to careers
• Professional upskilling and reskilling
from career entry to exit
The space economy improves quality of life
• Inclusive of the underemployed —
minorities, women, vets, retirees
• Better health and productivity — tech
transfer from space inventions
• Increased earning potential — salaries
40% higher than median incomes
Connecting Space to
You and Me

9. The Space Economy
Technology Trends to Watch
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DATA ANALYTICS
ENERGY & ENERGY
STORAGE
BIOMETRICS
& HEALTH
CREATURE
COMFORTS
TELECOM
MINIATURIZATION
of MATERIALS
TEXTILES &
ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING
ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
SATELLITE SERVICE
& REPAIR
CYBERSECURITY
UAV MARKET
ROBOTICS
DEBRIS MONITORING
& CLEAN UP
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10. Space Innovation Gap
Space Transfer and Space Insertion
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12. Workforce Shortage:
• Open jobs exceed unemployed workers in space
industries.
• Baby boomers are retiring leaving large
employment gaps.
• Untapped workforces: minorities, women,
veterans, and retirees.
Skills Deficit:
• Perceptions of the space industry cannot be
limited to astronauts.
• Traditional education needs to integrate space
into daily core curriculum.
• A culture for lifelong learning, upskilling, and
reskilling must be adopted.
Innovation Gap:
• NASA patents await entrepreneurs to
commercialize (tech transfer).
• Enterprises rely on space-based technology
suppliers (tech insertion).
• Workforce diversity is a missing source of new
ideas.
The Space Economy
Challenges
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13. Space Foundation
Introduces...
CENTER FOR INNOVATION
AND EDUCATION
creates and delivers inclusive,
innovative and sustainable
workforce development and
economic opportunity programs
that enable all people to actively
participate in the space economy
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14. Space Foundation is
Leading
Workforce Development for
the Space Economy
As a 501(c)(3) global leader in
space advocacy for 37 years, the
Space Foundation
unites the entire spectrum of
stakeholders
business, government, education
and local community
to serve the entire lifecycle of
the workforce
students, young leaders,
entrepreneurs and professionals
for the health and prosperity of the
global economy
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15. CENTER FOR
INNOVATION AND
EDUCATION
HOW WE DELIVER
Through public private
partnerships, fundraising,
scholarships and grants,
the Center for Innovation
and Education creates and
delivers workforce
development and
economic opportunity
programs.
Government
Commercial
University
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16. Center For Innovation and Education
Workforce Development Roadmap
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Awareness
“There is no better TIME to become a part of the
space economy.”
Access
“The space economy is accessible to ALL people.”
Train
“Adopting a culture of LIFELONG LEARNING
begins now for all ages.”
Connect
“Together, the future of the space economy is
built on PARTNERSHIPS.”
Mentor
“The space economy UNITES the planet and
humanity.”

17. Center For Innovation and Education
Who We Serve
Building Today’s Workforce: professionals
• Global space agencies — workforce development initiatives
• Governments — policy education and advocacy
• Space professionals — corporate networking and mentoring programs
• Small businesses — custom-designed training
• Entrepreneurs — space commerce workshops
• Young professionals — leadership and mentoring programs
Building the Next Generation Workforce: students
• Communities — space-inspired STEM events
• Teachers and educators — professional development
• Junior space entrepreneurs — real world inspiration and mentoring
• PreK-20 students — immersive live and online space-inspired experiences
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18. 2020
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19. Impact: Pilot Program
Space Commerce Entrepreneurship Program
Program: Space Foundation Destination: Bold Opportunity
Audience: Minority Business Enterprises — minority, women, veterans
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency
Purpose: Launching entrepreneurs and small businesses into the space industry
Outcome: Jobs, careers, and public private enterprise and government contracts
9-City Regional Workshop Tour
• Served 275+ underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses to date
• Collaborating with universities, incubators/accelerators, local communities
• 18 scholarships awarded to attend Space Symposium (15,000 registrants)
Online Webinar and Guest Speaker Series
• 15 free, self-driven, on-demand videos
• Space commerce expertise to grow a business
in the space economy
• Bolster business strategy in funding, lead
generation, and deal negotiation
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20. Success Story
Global Engineering Startup
Small Business Referred by Department of Commerce MBDA
• Global commercial space engineering company for orbital operations
• Heritage: Latino entrepreneurs founded startup in 2018
• 40 employees, headquartered in Southwest, expanding worldwide
Space Foundation Entrepreneurship Program
• Awareness, Train: completed regional workshops and online webinars
• Access, Connect: met 150+ commercial enterprises at Space Symposium
• Mentor: business lifecycle guidance from space professionals
Impact: Startup Signs Multi-Million Dollar Agreements
• Commercial telecommunications satellite projects in Europe and Canada
• Custom solutions versus selling parts and components
• Space Foundation helped us “find our place in space.”
• Outlook: “There is room for everybody.”
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21. Impact: Pilot Program
Junior Space Entrepreneur Program
Program: Junior Space Entrepreneur Program
Audience: 10-18-year-old students, teachers, school administrators, mentors
Partners: Lockheed Martin, NASA, Junior Achievement
Purpose: Prepare the next generation to contribute to the space industry
Outcome: Students inspired to pursue STEM studies and space careers
Teacher Professional Development Pilot 2019
• 26 teachers from 16 states selected for
“Space Across Curriculum” program
• Cultivate the next-generation of space
contributors
• Integrate space-inspired education into daily
core curriculum
• Practice immersive hands-on activities for
students
• Learn about NASA tech transfer program for
space commercialization
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22. Success Story
STEM School in Colorado
Pilot: Public Charter K-12 School
• 50 high school students
• Immersive week in space education, entrepreneurship and personal growth
• Supported by Lockheed Martin, NASA and Junior Achievement
• Goal: prepare students for STEM positions in the space economy
Junior Space Entrepreneur Program: Mission to Mars Pilot 2020
• Awareness of challenges in sending astronauts to Mars and returning safely
• Access to NASA tech transfer and insertion for space commercialization
• Train for STEM, building prototypes, business planning and marketing
• Connect with real world space practitioners and opportunities
• Mentor students by space pros on essential skills and pitching investors
Junior Space Entrepreneur Program
Winner of Fast Company Honorable Mention
for 2020 World Changing Ideas Award
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23. SUCCESS STORY
WOMEN + GIRLS IN STEM
United Nations Space4Women Network
• Shelli Brunswick, COO of Space Foundation, selected for leadership role
• Producing and supporting space-inspired programs
• Mentoring the next generation of space leaders
Women in Aerospace (WIA)
• Shelli Brunswick, COO of Space Foundation, chairs WIA Foundation
• Increasing leadership capabilities and visibility of women in aerospace
• 2000+ members and 80+ corporate, non-profit, and academic
partners
Women’s Global Gathering
• Luncheon held annually in conjunction with Space Symposium
• Leaders speak from civil, commercial and defense sectors
• Women role models share experiences from 40+ countries
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24. Join the Workforce: find your place to thrive
www.spacefoundation.org/cie
Partner: collaborate, sponsor and fund programs
www.spacefoundation.org/join-us
Donate: contribute to our mission
www.spacefoundation.org/donate
Be a Champion: spread the good news
https://www.spacefoundation.org
Connect with Shelli: network to success
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellibrunswick
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