National Aeronautics and Space Administration marshall Elaine Flowers Duncan Engineering Directorate March 6, 2012 Marshall Space Flight Center Science and Exploration Enabling Innovation & Entrepreneurship

National Space Policy "A robust and competitive commercial space sector is vital to continued progress in space. The United States is committed to encouraging and facilitating the growth of a U.S. commercial space sector that supports U.S. needs, is globally competitive, and advances U.S. leadership in the generation of new markets and innovation-driven entrepreneurship.“ Policy Goals  Energize competitive domestic industries to participate in global markets  Advance the development of satellite manufacturing, satellite- based services, space launch, terrestrial applications and increased entrepreneurship NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Programs, Projects and Initiatives

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5 NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Programs, Projects and Initiatives Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics  Increase STEM higher education graduates  Drive innovation and jobs  Boost economic growth and global competitiveness  STEM improvements at institutions of higher education  Rebuild and sustain our position in the world  Ensure a sufficient supply available for the growing demands, from all resources,  HBCU Undergraduate Programs Broaden STEM Workforce

6 NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Programs, Projects and Initiatives MSFC Panel Moderator: Elaine Flowers Duncan Engineering Directorate  Dr. Dale Thomas: Associate Director (Technical)  Mr. Lewis Wooten: Space Launch Systems Program  Mr. Charlie Nola: MSFC Partnerships Program  Ms. Lynn Garrison: Small Business Innovation Research/ Space Technology Transfer Program  Ms. Tammy Rowan: Academic Affairs Office

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