Dr. Ronald Polidan from Polidan Science Systems and Technology, LLC. will present on working in the space industry and scientific research, at a Vice President of Research Lecture, Friday, Oct. 13, 3-5 p.m.
Dr. Polidan has over 40 years of scientific research and space mission experience; he has worked the academic sector as a research scientist, performed a variety of roles as a NASA civil servant, and worked as a manager in the aerospace industry. He holds a PhD in astrophysics and an extensive space technology background. While at NASA, Dr. Polidan did astronomical research and served in multiple Project Scientist/Senior Project Scientist/management roles, ending as the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Chief Technologist. He also worked extensively in the aerospace industry in multiple management roles (Director, Manager, Chief Architect) developing mission concepts and overseeing the development of new mission concepts.
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