Pathfinder Conference Exhibitors
Blue Origin | Colorado Council of Black Nurses | Colorado School of Mines | Denver International Airport | Lockheed Martin| MSU SpaceTech Scholars | oSTEM | Red Rocks Community College | Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers | Society of Women Engineers | Spartan College | United Launch Alliance | Ursa Major
Blue Origin was founded with a vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Blue Origin envisions a time when people can tap into the limitless resources of space and enable the movement of damaging industries into space to preserve Earth, humanity’s blue origin.
Activity: Drawing and writing out your very own postcard that Blue Origin will send to space on their New Shepard rocket and then mail it back to you upon return to Earth!
CCBN Inc Aerospace is the Space Nursing arm of the Colorado Council of Black Nurses Inc (CCBN), a 501(c)3 nonprofit, philanthropic organization that has been a staple in the Colorado health community for 50 years and counting! Comprised of a multi-generational network of leaders, pioneers, visionaries, and students in the profession of nursing and nurse pathway careers, CCBN addresses health equity from a cultural perspective with a focus on improving the health status of ALL people – on Earth and in space. Realizing its reach around the globe was not far enough, CCBN reached up to the stars initiating it’s CCBN Space Expos so that youth can see themselves as an integral part of space future, and the Nurse Aviator program to get the first nurse outside Earth’s orbit as pilots. From there, CCBN Inc Aerospace was formalized to incorporate Jr Nurse Aviators, Jr Analog Astronauts, Space Nursing, Drone Nursing, and all interstellar aspects of the Nursing profession. For CCBN, the sky is NOT the limit, it’s a destination!
Who will be there?
- Robin Bruce FN, BSN, RN, President of CCBN and Chairman of CCBN Inc Aerospace (Panelist)
- Rose Esnault, CNA, CCBN Scholar and Nursing Student
Colorado School of Mines is a public R1 research university focused on applied science and engineering, producing the talent, knowledge and solutions to serve industry and benefit society – all to create a more prosperous future.
Who will be there?
- Computer Science Department
- Tolga Can, Teaching Professor
- Electrical Engineering Department, Activity: Solder your own printed circuit board!
- Dr. Chris Coulston, Teaching Professor
- Engineering Physics Department
- Eric Mayotte, Assistant Professor
- Dr. Sonya Mayotte, Postdoctoral Fellow
- Geophysics and Geophysical Engineering
- Kevin Cannon, Assistant Professor
- Mechanical Engineering Department
- Leslie Lamberson, Associate Professor
- Adam Duran, Teaching Assistant Professor
- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
- Dr. Suveen Mathaudhu, Professor
- Space Resources Program
- Dr. Christopher Dreyer, Professor of Practice
- Ben Thrift, Mines Alumni, MS, current PhD student
- Anastasia Stepanova, Graduate Student
The Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation (CEEA), a first-of-its-kind in the aviation industry, will support Denver in becoming THE place that businesses across the United States come to find aviation talent.
Our CEEA overarching goals aim to:
- Serve as an accelerator for economic and workforce development.
- Grow access for underserved communities to build equity into prosperity opportunities.
- Support small minority and women-owned small businesses to increase generational wealth.
- Prepare current and future employees for a career pathway in aviation industry. as well as create more opportunities for minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses to do business at DEN.
- Advance aviation research and innovation that drives best practices with a global impact.
CEEA is an integral piece to implementing DEN’s Vision 100 strategic plan, which will prepare the airport for 100 million annual passengers in the next eight to 10 years. The center will be constructed on Level 4 of the Hotel and Transit Center as part of the Great Hall Completion.
As we continue to implement CEEA programs, we aim to be trailblazers in the aviation industry by embedding equity in all we do and how we connect with our community. We will continue to challenge our assumptions and ask for feedback from our stakeholders as we build CEEA together.
Who will be there?
Who will be there?
- Stephanie Varnell – Early Career Talent Acquisition Lead
- Maddie Cerny – Intern/Co-Op Program Lead
SpaceTech Scholars, MSU Denver’s new scholarship learning community, is for students pursuing a degree in the aerospace, aeronautics, and/or engineering systems fields with the goal of becoming a technician or similar industry professional. SpaceTech Scholars is committed to developing a pipeline for MSU Denver students into the growing Colorado aerospace industries.
Who will be there?
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) at Colorado School of Mines is the LGBTQ+ professional organization on Mines’ campus. We focus on community, advocacy, and professional development.
Who will be there?
- Kassandra Jones, Student
- Otto Martin, Student
- Mines Academy Benefits
Pursue an economical path to a bachelor degree at Mines. - Find support through resources like TRIO Support Services for First Generation students, Accessibility Services, Tutoring Center, RRCC scholarships, or STEM groups such as STEM Scholars or Women in STEM.
- Take high-quality math, science, and engineering courses at RRCC with small faculty-student ratios.
- Begin to build skills and experiences in engineering while at RRCC through the IDEA Lab, research in STEM Expo, the Trefny Honors Program, NASA Space Grant, and more.
- Be part of an engineering community with academic peers who support each other both at RRCC and Mines.
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential through STEM awareness, access, support, and development. SHPE fulfills its mission through the five pillars: Leadership Development, Professional Development, Academic Development, Community Outreach, and Networking. The CSM chapter also brings heritage and cultural awareness to the campus. SHPE maintains a strong network among student and professional chapters throughout the nation. We participate in community events, conduct bi-weekly general meetings, and enjoy social events throughout the year.
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a not-for-profit educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in engineering and be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career for women through an exciting array of training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships alongside outreach and advocacy activities.
SWE’s mission is to create an environment where women can achieve their full potential in careers as engineers, scientists, and leaders; further the engineering profession as a positive force in improving quality of life for the global society; and demonstrate the importance of diversity. With over 800 members, SWE at Mines is the largest collegiate section in the U.S. and the largest professional student organization on campus. Members participate in personal and professional development through weekly lunches and leadership roles, networking with employers, and outreach and recruitment events for the next generation of women engineers and scientists.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is an aviation mechanic trade school that upon successful completion of the Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program, students will be eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Knowledge Tests and the Oral and Practical examination required for the Airframe and/or Powerplant Certification. Founded in 1928, we are proud of our history as an aircraft mechanic school that has trained the future generations of aviation technicians.
Who will be there?
United Launch Alliance, LLC (ULA) is an American launch service provider that manufactures and operates a number of rocket vehicles that are capable of launching spacecraft into orbits around Earth and to other bodies in the Solar System.
Who will be there?
UCCS College of Engineering and Applied Science is growing. After over 20 years with Aerospace Engineering as a minor, we added it as a major to fulfil regional workforce needs. In addition to Aerospace Engineering, we have majors in the broad areas of Computer Science (with focus areas), Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Data Analytics and Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Check us out! https://eas.uccs.edu/
Who will be there?
Who will be there?
- Samantha Rondon, Talent Acquisition Manager
- Chris Crouse, Senior Materials Engineer (Mines ’14)
- Max Drake, Senior Propulsion Technician