‘Space Ethics: Ask Me Anything’ with Erika Nesvold 

Wednesday, Feb. 11 , 1:30-2:20 p.m, Innovation Forum, HCRN 1055 

Astrophysicist Erika Nesvold co-founded the JustSpace Alliance in 2018 to advocate for a more inclusive and ethical future in space, and to harness visions of tomorrow for a more just and equitable world today. Her book “Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space” and podcast “Making New Worlds” explore a range of ethical questions vast as space itself. Join Nesvold for a Q&A and discussion during this “Ask Me Anything” session for Purdue students.  

This event is part of the JMHC Space Ethics Symposium.  RSVP (optional) at https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9BwMbuKLZW149gy 

‘Space Ethics: Workshop Nuclear Power Challenges for Lunar Surface Operations’ 

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2:30-3:20 p.m. 

 Join senior leaders drawing from deep experience in the space industry and government for this workshop exploring nuclear power challenges for lunar surface operations and the ethical questions involved.  

Up to 20 students will examine technical solutions for continuous energy, ethical and regulatory issues, and practical deployment strategies. Interactive discussions will address enabling sustainable lunar habitation and combining nuclear and solar power in supporting future lunar missions. Workshop instructors:  

• Janet Kavandi, PhD — former NASA astronaut and former president of Sierra Space  
• Diane Howard, DCL, LLM — former director, Commercial Space Policy at National Space Council 

 Readings will be sent to participants  prior to the JMHC Space Ethics Symposium event. 

Registration deadline has been extended to Feb 5 https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aTRBK8bUuJH4lo 

Space Ethics: Panel discussion on space habitation 

6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 in Honors Hall HCRN 1066  

Join us for this panel discussion exploring ethical questions surrounding space habitation with three leading experts in industry, policy and academia.  

Panelists include:  

• Diane Howard, DCL, LLM — former director, Commercial Space Policy at the National Space Council  
• Janet Kavandi, PhD — former NASA astronaut, former president of Sierra Space and former director of Glenn Research Center  
• Erika Nesvold, PhD — co-founder of JustSpace Alliance and author of “Off-Earth”  

Panelists are guests of the Amelia Earhart Leadership for Space Careers program and the Space Ethics Research Group. This event is part of the JMHC Space Ethics Symposium, open to the Purdue community and free of charge.