Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster

Description

The Doolittle Institute welcomes Mr. James R. Hansen to discuss his book, "Truth, Lies, and O-Rings: Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster." Mr. Hansen has written about aerospace history and the history of science and technology for the past thirty years. He has published books and articles on a wide variety of topics ranging from the early days of aviation, the first nuclear fusion reactors, and the Moon landings, to the environmental history of golf courses.

You can read Mr. Hansen’s full bio here. If you are a member of AIAA Northwest Florida, an AFRL scientist, engineer, intern, or Summer Scholar, please join us for this event. If you cannot attend, the Doolittle Institute will live stream the discussion on its YouTube channel.

================ Event Schedule ================
**9:00 – 9:45 a.m.: Mr. Hansen Keynote Speech
**10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Question and Answer Session
**11:00 a.m.: Book signing and Reception Bayou Books of Niceville will have copies of Mr. Hansen’s book for sale at the Doolittle Institute the day of the event.

================ About the Doolittle Institute ================
Through a Partnership Intermediary Agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW), the Doolittle Institute helps organizations, innovators, and entrepreneurs benefit from expansive basic and applied Department of Defense research. The Doolittle Institute acts a neutral facilitator and trusted counselor, connecting a national network of individuals, businesses, educators and government organizations to enable creative and integrated solutions. The Doolittle Institute is a member of the DEFENSEWERX Family.