Fireside Chat with Astronaut Chris Birch
Fireside Chat with Astronaut Chris Birch MIT PhD ’15
Thursday, April 30, 5-6 pm, 34-101
Escape Velocity – How Technical Leadership Skills Launched Chris Birch to New Heights
Astronaut. Professor. Champion Cyclist. Engineering Leader. Achieving lofty goals is in Chris Birch’s DNA. She conducted original research in synthetic biology, microfluidics, and infectious disease while earning a PhD in biological engineering at MIT. She then taught at the University of California and Caltech before joining the U.S. Cycling National Team, where she won 11 National Championships and three World Cup medals. Now she is a NASA astronaut working to reach her highest goal – flying to the International Space Station and beyond.
Join us for a Fireside Chat with NASA Astronaut Chris Birch. Hear about her remarkable achievements and the leadership principles that have guided her journey.
Open to all in the MIT community. Hosted by Technical Leadership and Communication Programs – Distinguished Speaker Series.