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#41 Mike Kincaid
Episode 10
Monday, 19 April, 2021
Mike Kincaid is the Associate Administrator for STEM Engagement at NASA. He has served NASA for more than 30 years, having started as an intern at Johnson Space Center (JSC) in 1987. In his current role, Mike oversees strategic direction and leadership for the Office of STEM Engagement, which involves America’s students, educators, and institutions in NASA’s unique missions, contributing to mission success, as well as the nation’s overall STEM education ecosystem. In addition, Mike is NASA’s representative on the International Space Education Board (ISEB). You can check out NASA’s STEM Engagement opportunities at https://www.nasa.gov/stem. Hosted by Chad Cerutti and Riley Schnee. Timestamps 00:00 - Introductions 00:48 - Guest background 02:41 - Getting interested in space 04:33 - Starting at NASA 05:37 - Day-to-day role 08:09 - Handling the different target audiences for STEM@NASA 16:42 - Effect of Artemis and commercial spaceflight on public interest in space 21:35 - Working with international partners 23:58 - Advice 29:38 - Engagement for Crew-2 mission 31:35 - Involving non-STEM majors in space
