Dartmouth Alumni Seminar 2009: Adventures in Air and Space
Date: Saturday, June 20th
Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Location: NASA Research Park, Bldg 20, South Akron Road, Moffett Field, Mountain View, California
Join the Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network of the Bay Area at Airship Ventures at NASA Research Park in Mountain View for this year’s high-flying Alumni Seminar, “Adventures in Air and Space”.
DEN-BA members and their guests will have an opportunity to view the only Zeppelin Airship in the United States, and the largest Zeppelin Airship in the world. Attendees will hear lectures from three distinguished presenters: an innovative entrepreneur, a one-of-a-kind pilot, and a decorated Space Shuttle Astronaut (and Dartmouth alum).
And as if that isn’t enough, 12 lucky alumni will win a seat on board while the airship tours the Bay Area that day!
Meet Our Distinguished Alumni Seminar 2009 Speakers
James Newman PhD ’78 – Astronaut
Dr. James Newman began astronaut training in July 1990. A veteran of four space flights on Discovery, Endeavor (twice), and Columbia, Dr. Newman has logged over 43 days in space, including six spacewalks totaling 43 hours and 13 minutes. In July 2008, he accepted a position as Professor, Space Systems at Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, California, to continue his involvement in teaching and research, with an emphasis on using very small satellites in hands-on education and for focused research projects of national interest.
Brian Hall – President
Brian Hall is an entrepreneur, community builder, master of brand development, and has an eye for market opportunities. Brian has an infectious enthusiasm for space, aviation, history, and technology, and is passionate about their intersection. His search for a business opportunity involving this powerful combination led him to Germany, where he discovered the Zeppelin NT. After flying on a Zeppelin in Germany during the Soccer World Cup in 2006, he was convinced that this unique flightseeing experience and technology must be brought to the U.S. market. Brian is responsible for the overall strategic direction of Airship Ventures and is particularly excited about the future that lies ahead for airship technology in both commercial and scientific applications.
Katharine Board – Pilot
Kate Board holds several distinctions, including being a member of an elite group even more rare than female astronauts—female airship pilots. She however, holds an even more prestigious title—the only female Zeppelin pilot in the world. From Kate’s first instruction flight at the age of 18, she has risen fast in the male-dominated world of airships. One of Kate’s first aviation positions, with Virgin Hot Air Balloon flights, led to her first airship position with Virgin Lightships. Beginning as a ground crewman, she eventually worked her way up to pilot, and has CAA, LBA, and FAA commercial airship licenses. Kate has flown extensively in Europe and America, logging more than 5,000 flight hours. At 5-feet 2-inches tall, she commands the largest airship in the world.
Cost (includes lunch & refreshments):
• Non-Members & Guests: $50
• DCGSF/DAASV/DEN-BA Members: $40
• Young Alum Members: $30
• Children ≤14: $20
RSVP REQUIRED: Send full name and year, and full name of each guest, to James von Rittmann ‘95 at DAASVTreasurer [at] aol.com. Reservation confirmation, and payment instructions, will be sent by email.