The discussion will highlight cutting-edge advances in space-based electronics and photonics, while also addressing professional development topics such as pathways for emerging professionals entering the field. Your expertise and your professional experience would provide valuable insight to both seasoned attendees and those aspiring to build careers in this area. Panelists will engage in a moderated discussion followed by an audience Q&A. We anticipate an interactive and inspiring conversation that balances technical innovation with career and leadership development in the space sector. We will serve food following the event. We are excited to welcome the following broad set of panelists to cover a diverse range of perspectives. W. Jud Ready, Ph.D. Executive Director - Georgia Tech Space Research Institute Principal Research Engineer - Georgia Tech Research Institute Adjunct Professor - School of Materials Science Engineering Nima Ghalichechian, Ph.D. Associate Professor, School of Electrical Engineering - Georgia Institute of Technology Farah El Mamouni Radiation Effects Engineer, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies Christopher R. Valenta, Ph.D. Principal Research Engineer - Georgia Tech Research Institute Associate Division Head - Electro-Optical Infrared Systems Division (GTRI) Adjunct Professor - School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Leda Sox, Ph.D. Senior Research Scientist, Electro-Optical Infrared Systems Division, GTRI Greg Kiesel Senior Systems Engineer, Viasat Speaker(s): Jud, Nima, Farah, Chris, Leda, Greg Agenda: 11:00-12:00: Lunch/networking 12:00-12:30: Panelists each present a 5-minute introduction and key takeaway to interested students. 12:30-1:00: Student Q&A Room: 2447, Bldg: Klaus Advanced Computing Building, 266 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30332, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/515916