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SUMMARY:Tech Transfer Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Universities and research institutions produce some of the most valuable discoveries in the world\, yet navigating the path to commercialize them is not always clear or well known. \nJoin us on September 10th at The Ion to hear directly from Halliburton Labs and see live pitches from startups commercializing energy and cleantech IP out of Rice University\, University of Houston\, and Texas A&M University! \nHouston is the energy capital of the world\, and the next generation of energy and cleantech breakthroughs is taking shape right now inside our region’s top research labs. \nThe challenge for energy founders and university spinouts is rarely the science. It is taking that technology out of the lab and scaling it in the real world without dying in the “valley of death.” \nThat is why our next Tech Transfer Thursday is focused squarely on Energy & Cleantech. \nWe are bringing together corporate venture leaders\, ecosystem resource partners\, and emerging university spinouts to give founders the exact playbook for scaling clean energy and hardware technologies. \nHere is what you can expect on September 10th: \n🕠 5:30 PM | Open Networking\nConnect with founders\, investors\, researchers\, and energy corporate leaders across the Houston ecosystem. \n🕕 6:00 PM | Partnering with Corporate VCs\nHear directly from Halliburton Labs on how their corporate innovation program helps startups transition technology from lab scale to field deployment. \n🕡 6:30 PM | Spinout Pitches\n5 minute spotlight pitches from emerging university spinouts commercializing energy and cleantech innovations out of Rice University Office of Technology Transfer\, Texas A&M Innovation\, and the UH Innovation. Including: \nAlec Ajnsztajn\, PhD (Coflux Purification)\nVivek Dhas (Direct H2)\nMingchu Zou (RETTAB Technology)\nJunho Lee\, PhD (Deep Anchor Solutions) \nWhether you are a founder\, investor\, corporate innovator\, or university researcher\, join us as we accelerate the commercialization of energy and cleantech technologies in Houston. \n📍 Location: The Ion District (4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX 77002)\n📅 Date: Thursday\, September 10\n🕠 Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM\n👉 RSVP: https://mailchi.mp/rice/692as8uyb2
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/tech-transfer-thursdays-2/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rice Tech Transfer Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea\, startup\, or company looking for innovative technology? Meet with the Rice University Office of Technology Transfer during office hours at The Ion to explore how university research can power your next breakthrough. \nOur team works with startups\, entrepreneurs\, and established companies to help commercialize cutting-edge technologies developed at Rice. During these office hours\, you can: \nDiscover Available Technologies – Learn about Rice innovations available for licensing across fields like health\, energy\, engineering\, and computing.\nUnderstand the Licensing Process – Get a clear walkthrough of how to license university technology and what is required to move forward.\nExplore Collaboration Opportunities – Discuss potential partnerships with Rice researchers and ways to turn research into real-world products. \nWhether you’re building a startup\, scouting new technology\, or exploring research partnerships\, stop by and connect with our team. \nCome with a question\, leave with a path to commercialization. \nStay connected and hear about new technologies available for licensing: https://mailchi.mp/rice/new-email-signup-page
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/rice-tech-transfer-office-hours-6/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T190000
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SUMMARY:Tech Transfer Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://mailchi.mp/rice/aug-20th-ion-event-landing-page \nUniversities and research institutions produce some of the most valuable discoveries in the world\, yet navigating the path to commercialize them is not always clear or well known. Houston’s universities and research institutions are partnering to to simplify the commercialization process. \nMark your calendars for Thursday\, August 20th for the launch of Tech Transfer Thursdays at The Ion District! \nI’m thrilled that the Rice University Office of Technology Transfer is teaming up with the tech transfer offices at Baylor College of Medicine and Houston Methodist for our first event in this monthly series. Together\, we are partnering to spotlight the breakthrough innovations and technologies developed across our respective institutions\, and show you exactly how to leverage this intellectual property (IP) to launch new ventures or create strategic growth opportunities for your business. \nEach month will feature a different domain focus\, and we are kicking off August with Digital Health! \nWho Should Attend?\n💡 Founders & Operators: Looking for breakthrough technology to serve as the foundation for your next venture or strengthen your IP moat. \n🏢 Corporate Innovators: Seeking external research to bridge technical gaps\, accelerate roadmaps\, or unlock new business models. \n📈 Investors & VCs: Searching for vetted\, high-barrier-to-entry university spinouts and deep-tech startups. \nEvent Snapshot:\n5:30 PM: Open Networking & TTO Booths\n6:00 PM: TTO Panel on the licensing & commercialization roadmap\n6:40 PM: University Startup Pitch Spotlight\n7:00 PM: Free Networking
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/tech-transfer-thursdays/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rice Tech Transfer Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea\, startup\, or company looking for innovative technology? Meet with the Rice University Office of Technology Transfer during office hours at The Ion to explore how university research can power your next breakthrough. \nOur team works with startups\, entrepreneurs\, and established companies to help commercialize cutting-edge technologies developed at Rice. During these office hours\, you can: \nDiscover Available Technologies – Learn about Rice innovations available for licensing across fields like health\, energy\, engineering\, and computing.\nUnderstand the Licensing Process – Get a clear walkthrough of how to license university technology and what is required to move forward.\nExplore Collaboration Opportunities – Discuss potential partnerships with Rice researchers and ways to turn research into real-world products. \nWhether you’re building a startup\, scouting new technology\, or exploring research partnerships\, stop by and connect with our team. \nCome with a question\, leave with a path to commercialization. \nStay connected and hear about new technologies available for licensing: https://mailchi.mp/rice/new-email-signup-page
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/rice-tech-transfer-office-hours-5/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000
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SUMMARY:NASA Tech Talks: NASA Education Highlights
DESCRIPTION:We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges—and apply your skills and ex-pertise to solve them.This month we’re going to focus on educational opportunities offered by NASA for high school\, undergraduate\, and graduate students\, plus partnership opportunities for colleges and universities!Information booths and activities for younger students will be available starting at 5pm\, so please join us to learn more about the Education opportunities offered by NASA and how you can get in-volved!Grownups – please join us after the talk for drinks and networking at Second Draught! \nAbout the Speakers \nA Louisiana native\, Dr. Elicia “Dynae” Fullwood was the valedictorian of her senior high school class. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Houston main campus in Houston\, Texas and a Master of Education degree with specialties in Secondary Education and Education Administration from the University of St. Thomas in Houston\, Texas.  She earned an Education Specialist degree from Nova Southeastern University in Miami\, FL while studying Instructional Technology and Distance Education.  She earned a Doctoral degree in Education from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater\, Oklahoma.  She holds a Principal certificate for K-12 School Administration in the state of Texas\, an Online Teaching certificate\, and a Classroom Teacher certificate for Secondary Biology in Texas. \nDynae is currently working at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston\, TX where she is the Team Lead for the Office of STEM Engagement\, the organization responsible for STEM education and outreach in support of NASA’s missions. Prior to this\, Dr. Fullwood led national K12 STEM Education activities related to NASA’s Artemis program. Dr. Fullwood worked as an Education Specialist with NASA’s Teaching from Space Office. Her career also lends experience as an Aerospace Education Specialist at NASA Headquarters\, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and NASA Langley Research Center. Earlier on\, she taught high school science in the Houston Independent School District of Houston\, Texas at James Madison High School and the School for Meteorology and Space Science. \nDr. Fullwood completed the 2011 Shamrock Marathon and the 2006 Honolulu Marathon. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Inc. Her personal hobbies include singing\, telling funny stories\, crocheting\, learning French and being the best at taking care of her school-aged son\, golden-aged parents\, and the cutest Yorkshire terrier on planet Earth. \nKeya T. Briscoe is the Director of JSC University Engagements within NASA’s University Partnerships & Collaboration Office. With over 20 years of professional experience\, Keya brings deep expertise in program management\, stakeholder engagement\, and strategic relationship building across academic\, government\, and technical communities.  Keya plays a pivotal role in strengthening academic partnerships and supporting initiatives that connect leading academic talent with NASA’s mission needs. Known for a collaborative\, people‑centered approach\, Keya is committed to creating pathways that expand opportunity\, elevate institutional partnerships\, and enhance NASA’s broader engagement strategy. Born and raised in Baltimore\, Maryland\, Keya earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Loyola University Maryland and a Master’s degree in Human Resources Development from Towson University. \nJennifer Scott Williams is the Deputy Director of the Business Development and Technology Integration Office (BDTI) at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC)\, where she helps lead strategic planning\, workforce oversight\, and integration of technical\, mission support\, and communications activities across key areas including open innovation\, partnership formulation\, technology integration\, technology transfer\, and business integration. Born in Oklahoma and raised as an Air Force dependent\, Jennifer is a dual graduate of Spelman College and Georgia Tech with bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and electrical engineering.  She began her NASA career as a Space Shuttle INCO flight controller\, earning eight certifications and supporting 24 missions. She later completed a Master of Electrical Engineering at the University of Houston and went on to serve in a variety of leadership roles\, including managing MUREP programs in the JSC Office of Education\, leading communications operations for Boeing’s Commercial Crew Starliner\, and overseeing research portfolios and payload integration for the International Space Station (ISS) Program. Selected as Branch Chief of the Applications Client Support Office in 2020\, she led teams enabling technology demonstrations\, STEM initiatives\, commercial payloads\, and external payload operations aboard the ISS. Most recently\, she served a year-long detail as Technical Assistant for Integration supporting Center Director Vanessa Wyche. Today\, she continues advancing human exploration through capability development\, technology integration\, and collaborative innovation with both traditional and emerging space partners. \nGlenn Johnson has 22 years of experience at Johnson Space Center training astronauts for the Space Shuttle and the ISS and helping develop equipment for the space program.  Most of this training and equipment development has been in relation to habitability for the crew–sleep quarters\, food prep\, cleaning\, toilet. He is currently working in the HUNCH (High schools students United with NASA to Create Hardware) program for the Design and Prototype program where he gets high school students to design and build equipment for the space program as we move to returning to the moon and prepare for missions to Mars.  Before working for the space program he was a high school physics teacher and an engineer on a high-speed passenger project. \nAlli Westover is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering in 1996.   After graduation started working at NASA as an integration engineer for life science research on the Space Shuttle and for the astronauts aboard the MIR (Russian Space Station).  Performed biomedical flight readiness and training of many astronauts while working in the Cardiovascular Lab.  When my children\, who are now 27 and 24\, were little I left NASA for a little bit and wrote a children’s book\, called ‘My Daddy Works at NASA’.  I would go into the schools and do small science experiments with the students.  I then went and taught Engineering Design at a local high-school and started working on NASA HUNCH projects in my class.  After 5 years\, I joined the NASA team again and started working for the NASA HUNCH (High-school students United with NASA to Create Hardware) program.  I began the NASA HUNCH Culinary and Nutrition Science Program 11 years ago and this program has grown by leaps and bounds.  The NASA Program and the Astronauts are loving the unique foods that the students are making.   I have also been our certification engineer for all of our hardware that flies to the ISS.  In 2022 I started a new program for Health and Biomedical Engineering projects.  This program is taking real problems that our NASA flight surgeons and engineers are facing with our future endeavors to the moon and beyond.  I have been with the NASA HUNCH program now for 13 years.  \nDonald M. Bennett has more than 38 years of experience as an educator in Industrial Technology. Born in East Texas\, he graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1981 before building a career at the intersection of classroom instruction and real-world engineering. \nBeginning in 2004\, Mr. Bennett began participation in NASA’s HUNCH program which engages high school students in building\, designing\, and building hardware for the International Space Station with his students creating training UOP’s. \nHe joined the NASA HUNCH team as Flight Configuration Manager in 2019\, overseeing student-designed projects with CAD prototypes and the creation of drawings needed for the manufacture of hardware. This included on-orbit projects such as the Galley Table Systems\, Tape Dispenser\, EVA tools\, HUNCH Utility Bracket\, an ARISS Fan Cover\, and the Ball Clamp monopod. \nDonald now brings this blend of educational leadership and NASA HUNCH program experience to engineering design programs to teachers and students in the Flight Configuration program. \nMontgomery B. Goforth   has more than 40 years of experience as both Engineer and Manager in a variety of highly technical space and defense-related efforts.  After working for a small defense contractor specializing in anti-submarine warfare\, he joined NASA’s Johnson Space Center in 1990.  He has held leadership positions in multiple JSC Directorates and Program Offices. In his previous role as Assistant Director of the JSC Engineering Directorate\, he established a framework to better focus Engineering’s efforts towards Human Spaceflight technology and systems development consistent with JSC and Agency goals for exploration. Mr. Goforth is now serving as Acting Director of the Business Development & Technology Integration Office at JSC\, and as the JSC Chief Technologist.  In these capacities he will be helping to expand the Houston Aerospace Community through the identification of opportunities to develop space/terrestrial technologies of interest to JSC and Human Space Exploration.  Mr. Goforth was born in East Texas\, raised in Southern California and Arizona\, and graduated from Rice University (BSME 1982\, MSME 1987). \nAbout NASA Tech Talks \nIn these presentations\, occurring the fourth Thursdays of the month\, Mr. Montgomery Goforth and other aerospace subject matter experts will discuss the technology development challenges faced by NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the surrounding Aerospace community in our ongoing efforts as the hub of human spaceflight. Presentations will focus on the ways in which these challenges\, and the associated opportunities\, can be leveraged by Houston’s innovation community. We will continue to identify potential space/terrestrial technologies of interest to Human Spaceflight.  Past NASA Tech Talks have included topics such as: \n\nFrom Space to Startup: Leveraging NASA Technology and Innovation to Propel Your Growing Enterprise\nDisruptive Filter Technology for Spacecraft Water Treatment:  The New Promise of Graphene\nLunar dust capture using novel multiplexed inertial filter\nLunar Passive Fuel Cell Technologies:\nMicrobes in Space\nExtra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) Systems\nVirtual/Augmented Reality in Human Spaceflight Training & Execution\nHuman Health & Performance / Human Systems Research\nNASA Intellectual Property suitable for commercialization by small/start-up companies\nOrion’s parachutes and risk identification and mitigation strategies\nLeveraging Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for ultra-long-lived wireless sensors
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-tech-talks-19/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Founders & Startups,General Community
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SUMMARY:Rice Tech Transfer Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea\, startup\, or company looking for innovative technology? Meet with the Rice University Office of Technology Transfer during office hours at The Ion to explore how university research can power your next breakthrough. \nOur team works with startups\, entrepreneurs\, and established companies to help commercialize cutting-edge technologies developed at Rice. During these office hours\, you can: \nDiscover Available Technologies – Learn about Rice innovations available for licensing across fields like health\, energy\, engineering\, and computing.\nUnderstand the Licensing Process – Get a clear walkthrough of how to license university technology and what is required to move forward.\nExplore Collaboration Opportunities – Discuss potential partnerships with Rice researchers and ways to turn research into real-world products. \nWhether you’re building a startup\, scouting new technology\, or exploring research partnerships\, stop by and connect with our team. \nCome with a question\, leave with a path to commercialization. \nStay connected and hear about new technologies available for licensing: https://mailchi.mp/rice/new-email-signup-page
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/rice-tech-transfer-office-hours-4/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T113000
DTSTAMP:20260527T204325Z
CREATED:20260527T204325Z
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SUMMARY:Rice Tech Transfer Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea\, startup\, or company looking for innovative technology? Meet with the Rice University Office of Technology Transfer during office hours at The Ion to explore how university research can power your next breakthrough. \nOur team works with startups\, entrepreneurs\, and established companies to help commercialize cutting-edge technologies developed at Rice. During these office hours\, you can: \nDiscover Available Technologies – Learn about Rice innovations available for licensing across fields like health\, energy\, engineering\, and computing.\nUnderstand the Licensing Process – Get a clear walkthrough of how to license university technology and what is required to move forward.\nExplore Collaboration Opportunities – Discuss potential partnerships with Rice researchers and ways to turn research into real-world products. \nWhether you’re building a startup\, scouting new technology\, or exploring research partnerships\, stop by and connect with our team. \nCome with a question\, leave with a path to commercialization. \nStay connected and hear about new technologies available for licensing: https://mailchi.mp/rice/new-email-signup-page
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/rice-tech-transfer-office-hours-3/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T113000
DTSTAMP:20260324T184031Z
CREATED:20260324T184024Z
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SUMMARY:Rice Tech Transfer Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea\, startup\, or company looking for innovative technology? Meet with the Rice University Office of Technology Transfer during office hours at The Ion to explore how university research can power your next breakthrough. \nOur team works with startups\, entrepreneurs\, and established companies to help commercialize cutting-edge technologies developed at Rice. During these office hours\, you can: \nDiscover Available Technologies – Learn about Rice innovations available for licensing across fields like health\, energy\, engineering\, and computing.\nUnderstand the Licensing Process – Get a clear walkthrough of how to license university technology and what is required to move forward.\nExplore Collaboration Opportunities – Discuss potential partnerships with Rice researchers and ways to turn research into real-world products. \nWhether you’re building a startup\, scouting new technology\, or exploring research partnerships\, stop by and connect with our team. \nCome with a question\, leave with a path to commercialization. \nStay connected and hear about new technologies available for licensing: https://mailchi.mp/rice/new-email-signup-page
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/rice-tech-transfer-office-hours-2/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260330T203802Z
CREATED:20260330T200826Z
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SUMMARY:From Lab to Launch: Building Startup from University Research
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.houstonexponential.com/copy-of-h-town-roundup-2026 \nFrom the lab to the launch pad. \nH-Town is bringing together the founders and experts who turned academic research into real companies\, and they’re sharing exactly how they did it.\nCatch the “From Lab to Launch: Building Startups from University Research” panel\, presented by Rice University on Tuesday\, March 31st. \nFeaturing:\nPatricia Stepp | Assistant Vice President for Technology Transfer\, Rice University\nWei Meng | Co-Founder & CEO\, LumiStrain\nTrevor Best | Co-Founder\, CEO & Board Chair\, Syzygy Plasmonics\nRyan DuChanois | Co-Founder & CEO\, Solidec
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/from-lab-to-launch-building-startup-from-university-research/
LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T113000
DTSTAMP:20260323T172733Z
CREATED:20260323T172733Z
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SUMMARY:Rice Tech Transfer Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea\, startup\, or company looking for innovative technology? Meet with the Rice University Office of Technology Transfer during office hours at The Ion to explore how university research can power your next breakthrough. \nOur team works with startups\, entrepreneurs\, and established companies to help commercialize cutting-edge technologies developed at Rice. During these office hours\, you can: \nDiscover Available Technologies – Learn about Rice innovations available for licensing across fields like health\, energy\, engineering\, and computing.\nUnderstand the Licensing Process – Get a clear walkthrough of how to license university technology and what is required to move forward.\nExplore Collaboration Opportunities – Discuss potential partnerships with Rice researchers and ways to turn research into real-world products. \nWhether you’re building a startup\, scouting new technology\, or exploring research partnerships\, stop by and connect with our team. \nCome with a question\, leave with a path to commercialization. \nStay connected and hear about new technologies available for licensing: https://mailchi.mp/rice/new-email-signup-page
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/rice-tech-transfer-office-hours/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T190000
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SUMMARY:NASA Tech Talks: From Space to Startup
DESCRIPTION:From Space to Startup: Leveraging NASA Technology and Innovation to Propel Your Growing Enterprise.  \nNASA’s Technology Transfer Program ensures that innovations developed for exploration and discovery are broadly available to the public. The Tech Transfer Expansion (T2X) Program augments that mission to include a focus on entrepreneurial innovation and creating partnerships to help accelerate commercialization. T2X envisions prosperous NASA-infused tech startup ecosystems across the U.S. Within specified geographic regions\, T2X works to accelerate the commercialization of NASA-developed technology by reducing the risk of innovation and assisting new startups. \nWalt will introduce you to the NASA Technology Transfer Program\, which ensures that these revolutionary technologies\, initially designed for space exploration and discovery\, are accessible to the public.  Discover hundreds of free software programs and over 1\,200 patented technologies available for licensing through NASA’s portfolio. These vast technologies apply to various industries\, including health\, transportation\, public safety\, consumer goods\, environmental resources\, computer technology\, and manufacturing. \nA key highlight of this session will be introducing the ‘Startup NASA’ program\, a unique initiative designed to help startups license NASA’s intellectual property for free for the first three years. \n\n\nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\nWalt Ugalde is an Economic Development and Industry Outreach Executive for NASA’s Technology Transfer & Commercialization Program. Based out of the Johnson Space Center in Houston Texas\, Walt works with businesses\, startups\, co-founders\, and Investors to help them leverage NASA developed technology for commercialization into proven products and services as well as mapping industry capabilities back into the NASA mission. Walt has served as the NASA Executive on Loan to the Houston Technology Center (HTC) connecting and advising many of the HTC client startup companies and continues to support technology innovation hubs in Texas and across the Nation.\n\n\nWalt’s private industry experience includes work within the fields of  Architecture\, Urban Planning\, Economic Development\, Marketing\, Advertising\, Publishing\, and the Motion Picture Industry. Currently\, Walt leads the Technology Transfer Expansion (T2X) and the technology Transfer University (T2U) Programs for the Johnson Space Center. \n\nFor more infromation about Walt’s work\, see below:\n\nhttps://spinoff.nasa.gov/ \nhttps://technology.nasa.gov/\n\n\n\nMontgomery B. Goforth has over 30 years of experience as both an Engineer and Manager in various highly technical space and defense-related efforts. He joined NASA in 1990 as part of the Mission Operations Directorate\, working on planning systems and automated procedure execution tools for the International Space Station (ISS). He became Deputy Project Manager for the Portable Computer System\, the laptop used for command and control of the ISS\, in 1996. He became Chief of the Branch responsible for all laptops onboard the ISS and the Space Shuttle.\n\nIn 2002\, he moved to the ISS Avionics and Software Office as Manager of the Flight Software Development Office and later served as Chief Engineer. In 2005\, he spent several months at NASA Headquarters working in the Robotics Lunar Exploration Program. In 2006\, he joined the Constellation Program as Chief of Avionics and Software Test and Verification and became Chief of the Software and Avionics Integration Office in 2007. In this role\, he was responsible for leading a large nationwide Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) organization which provided program-level coordination\, oversight\, integration\, and management of the system-of-systems avionics and software\, including the coordination of integrated modeling and simulation and test activities across the Constellation program and the technical integration of Constellation’s Command\, Control\, Communications\, and Information (C3I) architecture.\n\nIn 2011\, he joined the Avionic Systems Division to support their Strategic Planning and Partnership efforts. In 2015\, he moved on to Engineering Directorate Staff to support Strategic Pursuits and Partnerships. In this role\, he put together a framework to focus better Engineering’s efforts toward Human Spaceflight technology and systems development consistent with JSC and Agency goals for exploration. This framework guides Engineering’s internal investments and external partnerships supporting Lunar and Mars Exploration. Mr. Goforth was born in East Texas\, raised in Southern California and Arizona\, and graduated from Rice University (BSME 1982\, MSME 1987). Before coming to Johnson Space Center\, he was employed by a small defense contractor specializing in anti-submarine warfare.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-tech-talks-0523/
LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Community Event,Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital
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SUMMARY:Mingle Mondays: FinTech
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Monday of the month as we build Houston’s FinTech community at the Ion! \nFintech describes various financial activities\, including money transfers\, depositing a check with your smartphone\, bypassing a bank branch to apply for credit\, raising money for a business startup\, personal finance\, and more! \nThis community is for all who are interested in FinTech\, including FinTech entrepreneurs\, thought leaders interested in FinTech innovation\, vendors and funders seeking to work with financial services and technology sector startups\, FinTech investors\, compliance and legal professionals wanting to share their FinTech knowledge\, and more! \nTo join the Ion’s Funded Founder Community\, apply HERE. To pitch at Poptarts and Pitches\, upload your pitch deck HERE. \nAbout the Speakers \nJune Speaker: Mahesh Sashital is the co-founder and CTO of Lucrisma\, a cutting-edge Web3 company that offers financial data privacy and portability solutions to users. \nMahesh’s passion for the blockchain industry led him to found the Houston Blockchain Alliance in 2018. He has advocated for and spoken about blockchain with organizations in Houston\, including the City\, University of Houston\, Rice University\, startups\, and Fortune 500 companies. \nMahesh has over 20 years of experience in software engineering\, enterprise architecture\, and product management. He has held various positions at companies like J.P. Morgan\, Ford\, and Chrysler. He has also co-founded multiple startups and served as the CTO for each of them. \nMahesh is originally from Mumbai\, India\, but has been a Houstonian for 17 years. He earned his Bachelor’s in Engineering from India and his MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas – Austin. \nMay 2023 Speaker: Robert M Franklin III\, Venture Partner at the Sybilla Mastersfund and Lecturer at Rice University Jones School of Business  \nApril 2023 Speakers: Manolo Sánchez\, Director\, Fannie Mae\, Adjunct Professor\, Jones Graduate School of Business; Vincent Bradley Castellanos\, CEO of Claimkey and Eddie Arroyo\, CFO of Claimkey \nMarch 2023 Speaker: Bobby Bryant\, Founder/CEO DOSS \nFebruary 2023 Speakers: Isaiah Studivent\, CEO/Head of Growth\, Evron; Chalique Seabron\, COO\, Evron \nAbout the hosts \nNorman Pappous has degrees in Economics (BS) and Financial Markets & Trading (MSc.). He has worked in the UK and USA for various financial services firms\, including ABN Amro\, UBS\, Close Bros. Merchant Bank\, Rydex Series Trust\, and Merrill Lynch. He has also consulted hedge funds and corporate treasury operations. In 2022 Norman authored the book Wall Street’s Grand Deception. Norman is Quora.com’s “Most viewed writer” for asset management\, financial advisors\, and passive/index investing. The Structured Products Association of America gave Norman the “Leading Edge Advisor” award for his work in derivatives pricing. He’s been featured in The New York Post\, Forbes\, Investment News\, Registered Rep\, TheStreet.com\, and Frontline on PBS. Norman also founded a FinTech start-up that raised seed and angel funding close to $1 million. \nKiley Summers is the Founder of Spendebt. Shortly after college graduation\, Kiley and TyLisha found themselves in over $100\,000 of consumer debt. Growing up\, finances weren’t discussed in their households. No one told them that only making minimum payments on their debt would likely have them in debt for the rest of their lives. The couple decided to hire a financial advisor to help them improve their financial situation. After becoming debt free\, they began sharing their story with family and friends\, realizing there were so many people caught in the never-ending debt spiral without a plan to get out\, and SpenDebt was born. \nPhillip Yates is the co-founder of Equiliberty\, a technology company designed to help build diversity in property ownership and support minority businesses and neighborhoods by linking people to information\, capital\, and markets\, with a mission to transition the wealth of talent and genius in underserved communities into a treasure of communal wealth\, anchored by communal ownership.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/mingle-mondays-fintech-2/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Communities,FinTech,Founders & Startups
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SUMMARY:NASA Tech Talks
DESCRIPTION:We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges–and apply your skills and expertise to solve them.In these presentations\, occurring the fourth Thursdays of the month\, Mr. Montgomery Goforth and other aerospace subject matter experts will discuss the technology development challenges faced by NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the surrounding Aerospace community in our ongoing efforts as the hub of human spaceflight. Presentations will focus on the ways in which these challenges\, and the associated opportunities\, can be leveraged by Houston’s innovation community.During the Thursday May 25th presentation\, Chris Gerty will present. Chris began his career as a NASA intern in the 1990s\, dedicating himself to human-centered technology and open collaboration. From training crews and serving as a flight controller for the International Space Station’s Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)\, to participating in NASA’s NEEMO-13 mission living underwater for two weeks\, Chris has always prioritized how technology can serve people in extreme environments. \nA strong advocate for open source principles\, Chris champions the collective strength of shared data\, software\, and hardware for problem-solving. His entrepreneurial spirit\, combined with a commitment to open collaboration\, continually drives his innovative approach to space exploration. \nMost recently\, as the Informatics Subsystem Lead for NASA’s next-generation spacesuit\, the xEMU\, Chris has focused on adapting Earth-based advancements—such as advanced lighting\, heads-up displays\, and high-speed data—for space exploration. His vision is a future where space-based technology is not only high-performing but also intuitive and human-centered\, mirroring the technological conveniences we enjoy every day on Earth. \nA Clarkson University alumnus\, Chris enjoys nature through camping and hiking\, coaches and plays ice hockey\, and actively engages with the 3D printing community. \nJoin us after the talk for drinks and networking at Second Draught! \nPast NASA Tech Talks have included: Montgomery B. Goforth discussing NASA Intellectual Property suitable for commercialization by small/start-up companies; Jared Daum discussing Orion’s parachutes and risk identification and mitigation that are showstoppers for the spaceflight parachute industry; Kevin Kobylka discussing current Guidance\, Navigation\, and Control (GNC) capabilities and needs; and Nick Skytland\, Chief Technologist at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Director of the Business Development and Technology Integration Office. Future NASA Tech Talks will include: dual-use (space/terrestrial) technologies in the areas of: \n\nAvionics / Communication / Sensors\nRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for ultra-long lived wireless sensors\nPower Storage and Distribution\nAutonomous & Robotics Systems\nExtra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) Systems\nVirtual/Augmented Reality in Human Spaceflight Training & Execution\nHuman Health & Performance / Human Systems Research\n\nAbout the Speakers \nNick Skytland is the Chief Technologist at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Director of the Business Development and Technology Integration Office where he is helping NASA return to the Moon by partnering with industry and academia to advance the future of human spaceflight and propel the space economy. Throughout his career\, he has trained astronauts for spacewalks\, conducted research in human physiology\, led ground-breaking open innovation programs\, established the agency’s social media presence on platforms such as Twitter\, launched the largest hackathon in history\, authored the Future of Work strategy\, instituted the agency’s first data science office\, and led numerous transformation and modernization initiatives. He is currently focused on ushering in NASA’s next chapter in human space exploration and his work spans strategic partnerships\, technology development\, open innovation and technology transfer. \nHe is an avid adventurer\, experienced diver\, and a dedicated triathlete who has completed 23 Ironman races. \nMontgomery B. Goforth serves as the Assistant Director\, Strategic Pursuits & Partnerships – Engineering Directorate\, NASA JSC. \nMr. Goforth has more than 30 years of experience as both Engineer and Manager in a variety of highly technical space and defense-related efforts. He joined NASA in 1990 as part of the Mission Operations Directorate\, working on planning systems and automated procedure execution tools for the International Space Station (ISS). He became Deputy Project Manager for the Portable Computer System\, the laptop used for command and control of the ISS\, in 1996\, and ultimately became Chief of the Branch responsible for all laptops onboard ISS and the Space Shuttle. \nIn 2002 he moved to the ISS Avionics and Software Office as Manager of the Flight Software Development Office and later served as Chief Engineer. During 2005 he spent several months at NASA Headquarters working in the Robotics Lunar Exploration Program. In 2006 he joined the Constellation Program as Chief of Avionics and Software Test and Verification and became Chief of the Software and Avionics Integration Office in 2007. In this role he was responsible for leading a large nation-wide Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) organization which provided program-level coordination\, oversight\, integration and management of the system-of-systems avionics and software\, including the coordination of integrated modeling and simulation and test activities across the Constellation program and the technical integration of Constellation’s Command\, Control\, Communications\, and Information (C3I) architecture. \nIn 2011\, he joined the Avionic Systems Division to support their Strategic Planning and Partnership efforts. In 2015\, he moved onto Engineering Directorate Staff to support Strategic Pursuits and Partnerships. In this role\, he put together a framework to better focus Engineering’s efforts towards Human Spaceflight technology and systems development consistent with JSC and Agency goals for exploration. This framework guides Engineering’s internal investments and external partnerships supporting Lunar and Mars Exploration. \nMr. Goforth was born in East Texas\, raised in Southern California and Arizona\, and graduated from Rice University (BSME 1982\, MSME 1987). Prior to coming to Johnson Space Center\, he was employed by a small defense contractor specializing in anti-submarine warfare.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-tech-talks0525/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Founders & Startups,General Community
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SUMMARY:NASA Tech Talks
DESCRIPTION:We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges–and apply your skills and expertise to solve them.\n\nIn these presentations\, occurring the fourth Thursday of the month\, Mr. Montgomery Goforth and other aerospace subject matter experts will discuss the technology development challenges faced by NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the surrounding Aerospace community in our ongoing efforts as the hub of human spaceflight. Presentations will focus on the ways in which these challenges\, and the associated opportunities\, can be leveraged by Houston’s innovation community.\n\nDuring the Thursday\, April 27th presentation\, Nick Skytland\, Chief Technologist at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Director of the Business Development and Technology Integration Office\, will present.\n\nJoin us after the talk for drinks and networking at Second Draught!\n\n\nPast NASA Tech Talks have included : Montgomery B. Goforth discussing NASA Intellectual Property suitable for commercialization by small/start-up companies and Jared Daum discussing Orion’s parachutes and risk identification and mitigation that are showstoppers for the spaceflight parachute industry. Future NASA Tech Talks will include: dual-use (space/terrestrial) technologies in the areas of: \n\nAvionics / Communication / Sensors\nRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for ultra-long lived wireless sensors\nPower Storage and Distribution\nAutonomous & Robotics Systems\nExtra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) Systems\nVirtual/Augmented Reality in Human Spaceflight Training & Execution\nHuman Health & Performance / Human Systems Research\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\nNick Skytland is the Chief Technologist at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Director of the Business Development and Technology Integration Office where he is helping NASA return to the Moon by partnering with industry and academia to advance the future of human spaceflight and propel the space economy. Throughout his career\, he has trained astronauts for spacewalks\, conducted research in human physiology\, led ground-breaking open innovation programs\, established the agency’s social media presence on platforms such as Twitter\, launched the largest hackathon in history\, authored the Future of Work strategy\, instituted the agency’s first data science office\, and led numerous transformation and modernization initiatives. He is currently focused on ushering in NASA’s next chapter in human space exploration and his work spans strategic partnerships\, technology development\, open innovation and technology transfer. \nHe is an avid adventurer\, experienced diver\, and a dedicated triathlete who has completed 23 Ironman races. \nMontgomery B. Goforth serves as the Assistant Director\, Strategic Pursuits & Partnerships – Engineering Directorate\, NASA JSC. \nMr. Goforth has more than 30 years of experience as both Engineer and Manager in a variety of highly technical space and defense-related efforts. He joined NASA in 1990 as part of the Mission Operations Directorate\, working on planning systems and automated procedure execution tools for the International Space Station (ISS). He became Deputy Project Manager for the Portable Computer System\, the laptop used for command and control of the ISS\, in 1996\, and ultimately became Chief of the Branch responsible for all laptops onboard ISS and the Space Shuttle.\nIn 2002 he moved to the ISS Avionics and Software Office as Manager of the Flight Software Development Office and later served as Chief Engineer. During 2005 he spent several months at NASA Headquarters working in the Robotics Lunar Exploration Program. In 2006 he joined the Constellation Program as Chief of Avionics and Software Test and Verification and became Chief of the Software and Avionics Integration Office in 2007. In this role he was responsible for leading a large nation-wide Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) organization which provided program-level coordination\, oversight\, integration and management of the system-of-systems avionics and software\, including the coordination of integrated modeling and simulation and test activities across the Constellation program and the technical integration of Constellation’s Command\, Control\, Communications\, and Information (C3I) architecture.\nIn 2011\, he joined the Avionic Systems Division to support their Strategic Planning and Partnership efforts. In 2015\, he moved onto Engineering Directorate Staff to support Strategic Pursuits and Partnerships. In this role\, he put together a framework to better focus Engineering’s efforts towards Human Spaceflight technology and systems development consistent with JSC and Agency goals for exploration. This framework guides Engineering’s internal investments and external partnerships supporting Lunar and Mars Exploration.\nMr. Goforth was born in East Texas\, raised in Southern California and Arizona\, and graduated from Rice University (BSME 1982\, MSME 1987). Prior to coming to Johnson Space Center\, he was employed by a small defense contractor specializing in anti-submarine warfare.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-tech-talk0427/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace
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