Get ready for an unforgettable experience as we welcome Dr. Wendy A. Okolo for an exclusive talk! She is a multiple award-winning aerospace engineering researcher and associate project manager in the Intelligent Systems Division at NASA Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley.  This is your chance to dive into the mind of this dynamic author as she shares her story in a moderated conversation centered around her academic memoir, Learn To Fly: On Becoming a Rocket Scientist. Attendees will learn abour her amazing life journey, and get a sneak peek into her upcoming projects. Whether you’re a current or aspiring aerospace engineering fan or just curious about her work in the field of STEM, this event is perfect for you!  Dr. Okolo's book can be purchased online at https://www.wendyokolo.com/book. 

Why Attend?

• Exclusive Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the author’s work and creative process.
• Connect with Other Fans: Meet fellow readers and discuss your favorite books in a welcoming environment.
• Memorable Experience: Create lasting memories by interacting with the author and other fans.

This event will be held at Central Library and will be a satellite event. The event is free and open to the public, and the viewing area for the moderated conversation will be in the 1st Floor Events area. There will be a brief segment for Q&A after the conversation.

Register now and don't miss out on this opportunity!

About Dr. Wendy A. Okolo

Dr. Wendy A. Okolo is an aerospace engineering researcher and associate project manager in the Intelligent Systems Division at NASA Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley.  At 26 years old, Wendy became the first black woman to obtain a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. Her graduate studies were recognized and funded by the U.S. Department of Defense through the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship, Zonta International through the Amelia Earhart Fellowship, the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the Texas Space Grant Consortium. The 2021 recipient of the NASA Exceptional Technology
Achievement Medal, Dr. Okolo’s research experiences include stints at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base where she conducted research in aircraft formation flight for fuel savings. Her efforts were demonstrated with flight tests by the U.S. Air Force to realize easily attainable fuel efficiencies with existing and new aircraft.  Wendy has published an academic memoir, titled Learn To Fly, coauthored over thirty papers, given multiple keynotes, served on panels, and is an internationally recognized expert in her field.