Anita Gale is a Senior Project Engineer for a major space contractor, with 35 years of experience working on the Space Shuttle program, mostly in process improvements for Payload & Cargo Integration.  She is currently working on one of the Commercial Crew Development teams selected by NASA to design and build America’s next crewed space vehicle.

In the webinar Anita will talk about her career in the space sector. She will also talk about how in 1984, she co-founded Space Settlement Design Competitions, industry simulation games that engage students in designing future space settlements. The Competitions have evolved into an international activity involving over 1000 students each year on six continents.

Tanya Shaban is an Aerospace Engineering student from the University of Manchester who was driven to a career in engineering by her desire to bring creative and technical skills together in order to solve problems. Whether it is an item of clothing or a nano-satellite deployer, design is where Tanya's talents lie.

Tanya is currently undertaking a year in industry as a nuclear engineer before she returns to complete her degree and

In the webinar Tanya will talk about her experience at university, how she strives to encourage young people with diverse backgrounds and talents to consider STEM careers while demonstrating the importance of creativity in technical roles.

Anita Gale

Tanya Shaban