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Biography: Executive Director, Space Programs, Embry Riddle Worldwide, CEO and President of the Board, Aldrin Family FoundationDr. Aldrin is the Executive Director of Space Programs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide Campus. He is also Program Chair and Founder of the Masters of Space Operations (the largest interdisciplinary graduate degree program in the world with over 1000 students.) More recently he created the Master of Science in Space Systems. Previously he was the Founder and Director of the ISU Center for Space Entrepreneurship at Florida Tech and an Associate Professor of Engineering Management. Before moving into academia, Dr. Aldrin had a distinguished career in industry and government research, including executive positions at Boeing, United Launch Alliance and Moon Express.Dr. Andrew Aldrin is the CEO and President of the Aldrin Family Foundation, a charitable 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to harnessing the inspiration of space to ignite a passion for STEAM education in students of all ages and backgrounds. He has served in leadership roles in this organization since 2014, during which time he has overseen the extension of educational programs to over 300 elementary schools and universities.Dr. Aldrin was also a member of the research staff at the RAND Corporation and the Institute for Defense Analyses. He serves on the board of several charitable organizations, including The Secure World Foundation, Sea Space Symposium, and the Tau Zero Foundation. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA in Political Science, an MBA from TRIUM (NYU, LSE, HEC), and an MA from George Washington University in Science, Technology and Public Policy.
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This course is intended to add actionable value for aerospace managers, aviation leaders, policymakers, and professionals interested in the field of space operations, safety, security, and efficiency.
February 9-11, 2026, ERAU Asia Campus & Training Center