Astronaut and Entrepreneur
Dr. Leroy Chiao is a renowned American astronaut. His accomplished track record in space, in the lab, and in the field, offers audiences an unparalleled glimpse into space exploration, and his broad technical expertise allows him to offer compelling insights on future technology trends, the fascinating biomedical effects of spaceflight, and the need for our renewed focus on innovation. In his presentations, he also offers his unique perspective on leadership, decision-making, and multicultural issues. Few people have reached the heights in their careers that Leroy Chiao continues to experience, and he is happy to offer the benefit of his out-of-this-world knowledge to inspire and inform others in any field.
Life among the Stars. Leroy Chiao has a unique perspective of the world, being one of the few individuals to have seen it from space. Ever since he sat transfixed as a child watching the Apollo 11 moon landing back in 1969, Leroy knew that his destination was the stars. The son of Chinese immigrants, Chiao became one of the most accomplished astronauts in the history of the United States’ Space Program. Chiao is a veteran of four space missions, and during his stellar, 15-year NASA career, he logged 229 days in space and earned the honor of commanding the International Space Station. He is also one of one of only 166 people to walk in space (a feat he accomplished six times) and was one of a few Americans to ever co-pilot a Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
He has worked closely with Russian, Japanese and European astronauts and their affiliated agencies and is uniquely qualified to speak about the American, Russian, Japanese, European, and Chinese space programs. In 2006, Chiao became the first American to visit the Astronaut Research and Training Center of China. For his work, Chiao earned numerous accolades, including NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal, two Exceptional Service Medals, and four Space Flight Medals.
Life Post-NASA. Chiao’s impressive scientific resume does not end at Cape Canaveral. He is the chairman of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute User Panel and a part of the Center for Space Medicine, both of which are attached to the Baylor College of Medicine. He also served as the first Raborn Distinguished Chair Max Faget Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Louisiana State University. Chiao is currently writing two books and frequently appears on television as an expert commentator in the areas of science and space exploration.
After leaving NASA, Chiao became a pioneer in the commercial space sector and served on the White House-appointed Review of U.S. Human Spaceflight Plans Committee. In addition, Chiao is a director of InNexus, a biotechnology/pharmaceutical development company, and a member of the Committee of 100. He also serves on the board of the Challenger Center for Space Science Education and is a spokesman and advisor for the Heinlein Prize Trust, which uses students’ natural enthusiasm for space to create innovative learning experiences.
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Dad, Can I Borrow the Keys to the Hovercraft? Your Life On the Next Quantum Level. No stranger to technology, Dr. Leroy Chiao earned three degrees in chemical engineering and a Q-clearance for nuclear weapons related work at the Lawrence Livermore National Lab before embarking on his 15-year career as a NASA astronaut. With this vast technical expertise, he offers an exciting glimpse into life on the next quantum level and presents a world in which technology is accelerating much more quickly than ever before.
Imagine a world in which you are connected directly to the Internet using thought-controlled computer augmentation and a virtual heads-up display or a world in which sensors can identify you instantly – allowing you to travel smoothly and securely, whether you use commercial travel or your automatically piloted vehicle. Imagine a life where personalized medicine allows treatments tailored to your genetics, where replacement organs are grown to be identical to your own. In his presentation, Chiao addresses technology, what is coming around the bend, and what life will be like during the next technological phase.
Is It SADS, Or Am I in Space? Medical Considerations for Spaceflight. Spaceflight is a magical, life-changing experience. However, there is a darker side to the adventure. Serious medical issues, both acute and chronic, occur in every phase of flight, and it is these biomedical challenges that limit our ability to send astronauts on longer and more distant missions – not the technology of spacecraft or technical systems.
In this fascinating presentation, Dr. Chiao weaves the physiological effects of the space environment with his personal stories and adventures in space. In addition, he discusses the synergy between the development of operational countermeasures and diagnostics for spaceflight, and the creation of healthcare solutions on Earth.
Educated as a chemical engineer, Dr. Chiao first became interested in space biomedicine after experiencing changes in physiology during his first Space Shuttle mission. A veteran of four spaceflights, he served as commander and NASA science officer of Expedition-X, a six-and-a-half month mission aboard the International Space Station. After a 15-year NASA astronaut career, Dr. Chiao became the user panel chairman for the National Space Biomedical Research Institute, and the biomedical engineering lead for the Center for Space Medicine. Both entities are a part of the Baylor College of Medicine, collocated in the Texas Medical Center.
Leadership Lessons from the International Space Station: Culture, Teamwork and Getting Things Done. Leading a spaceflight is a demanding endeavor that requires the ultimate in teamwork and multicultural understanding. Cooperation between the flight crew, the ground crew, and everyone at mission control creates a successful mission. Leroy Chiao reveals the team-building lessons he learned from the space program, citing examples of how a leader and the team members who contribute specific, integral work toward a common goal can touch the sky.
How to Think Like an Astronaut: Solving Problems Decisively, Creatively and In Time! Effective leadership can mean the difference between life and death, success and failure. Dr. Leroy Chiao shares his experiences of the Commander of a 193-day mission aboard the International Space Station, including real emergency situations. Dr. Chiao uses his personal experience aboard spacecraft to illustrate how reaching for the stars is important, but even more so is honing the operational decision making skills required to not only stay alive, but to thrive!
Success in Multicultural Space. In this shrinking world and universe, opportunities abound for professionals who understand the importance and advantages of multicultural teams. Experience the unique lessons learned from preparing for and flying international space missions, from the perspective of a Chinese-American Astronaut working with Russian, Japanese, European, Canadian, and American Astronauts and specialists.
View From the On-High: Adventures of a Professional Astronaut. Experience spaceflight from the on-high perch of the International Space Station. Get the behind-the-scenes tour from the Commander of Expedition X. Stunning photographs and personal stories make this an unforgettable experience!
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