NASA Scientist, Pilot & Aerospace Engineer; Former Chief Scientist for Human Spaceflight at NASA; President of Docere
Dr. Kathryn Clark Biography
Dr. Kathryn Clark is a NASA scientist, pilot, and engineer whose career spans human spaceflight research and policy. Clark served as chief scientist at NASA for both the Human Exploration and Development of Space Enterprise and the International Space Station, providing scientific leadership to major aerospace programs. Her expertise centers on human factors, focusing on the health, safety, and efficiency of crews during long-duration spaceflight. Clark's research interests include neuromuscular development and adaptation to altered environments such as space and Earth's oceans.
As chief scientist, Clark collaborated with scientists across NASA to communicate research needs and foster collaboration among science programs. She contributed to education and outreach activities related to human spaceflight, including the International Space Station, the shuttle, expendable launch vehicles, and missions to the Moon and Mars. Clark was a member of the Stafford/Anfimov Advisory Panel and the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group, an external advisory body established after the Columbia accident to improve astronaut safety.
Clark is president of Docere, a consulting company specializing in science and education. The company partners with Ocean Futures Society, the Argos Foundation, National Marine Sanctuaries, and Sea World's Hubb Institute to advance research on oceans and marine wildlife and promote environmental education. Clark also serves as an adjunct associate research scientist in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan. She is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the Society for Neuroscience, the American and International Societies for Gravitational and Space Biology, the NASA Advisory Council Task Force on International Space Station Operational Readiness, and the International Society of Women Pilots.
Clark has received recognition from the scientific and aerospace communities, including the Women in Aerospace Outstanding International Leadership Award, induction into the National Women's Museum in Dallas, the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Customer Service Excellence Award, the NASA Space Flight Awareness Team Award, the NASA Public Service Medal for her work on the Return to Flight Task Group, and a Roskosmos Certificate of Appreciation for the 10th anniversary of the Stafford-Anfimov ISS Task Force.
In addition to her scientific work, Clark is a public speaker and advocate for science education. She addresses topics such as "Find it, Fix it, Fly: Leadership & NASA Disasters," "Dreaming the Future: The History of Women in Flight," and "55 Reasons We Can't Go – Pushing the Envelope to Explore Space." She has delivered lectures on "NASA: Title IX in Science and Engineering," discussing the impact of Title IX on science and engineering at NASA. Building on her experience as chief scientist for human space flight at NASA, Clark writes children's books to encourage young readers to explore space and science, with a series described as Calvin & Hobbes meets NASA.
Dr. Kathryn Clark Speaking Topics
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Find it, Fix it, Fly: Leadership & NASA Disasters
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How Do You Lift Weights in Space
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Dr. Kathryn Clark is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Find it, Fix it, Fly: Leadership & NASA Disasters, How Do You Lift Weights in Space, Dreaming the Future: The History of Women in Flight, Creating the Future: History of Flight, A Ship is Only Safe in the Harbor and 55 Reasons We Can’t Go – Pushing the Envelope to Explore Space. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Kathryn Clark for your event is available upon request. Dr. Kathryn Clark generally travels from MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Aprille Ericsson, Rick Tumlinson, Vivien Puppa Kocsis, Kenneth Harris II and Dr. Michael Time. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Kathryn Clark for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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