Monday April 14, 2025 from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center. Join members of the Space Research Initiative for the 2025 Yuri’s Day Symposium at Georgia Tech, where we celebrate the incredible research and achievements in space exploration. This event will feature talks from leading experts, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
A multidisciplinary initiative, the Space RI brings together faculty, researchers, and students from across campus who share a passion for space exploration. Their combined research explores a broad array of space-related topics, all considered from a human perspective.
Seating is limited. To request a seat, please fill out the request form. Please note that your seat is not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation email from our team. We will send you an email once your registration has been processed and your seat is confirmed.
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Tentative Agenda
| 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. | Networking, coffee, and continental breakfast |
| 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Welcome remarks and Update on Space Research InstituteSpeakers: Tim Lieuwen, Julia Kubanek, Glenn Lightsey, Mariel Borowitz, and Jennifer Glass |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Session 1: Space Policy at Georgia Tech Panel Speakers: Mariel Borowitz and panel |
| 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Session 2: Commercialization and Entrepreneurship at Georgia Tech Speakers: Jonathan Goldman and panel |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Session 3: GTRI space poster session and Lunch |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Keynote speaker: Griff Russell, President, Gryphon Effect, LLC (formerly at SpaceX) |
| 1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Break |
| 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Session 4: Human Space Initiative in the State of Georgia Speakers: Thom Orlando and panelists |
| 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Session 5: Fire and Ice: Earth Analog Studies Speakers: Frances Rivera-Hernandez and panel |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Session 6: Student organizations Speakers: Glenn Lightsey and panel |
| 4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Closing remarks and look ahead |
| 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Social Hour and NetworkingBoho Taco |