Simulating space migration: An SRI Webinar with the Human Space Program Team

Abstract

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations represent noble aspirations that would change the world, if achieved. In this webinar, the Human Space Program (HSP) team will discuss a proposed HSP simulation model, a computer-based tool for investigation of the implications of migration of human civilization into space. This model can be used to explore the possible impacts of the proposed 18th SDG in achieving the other 17 SDGs. The team will also consider how building a model brings apparent adversaries together to achieve a common purpose, and why planet Earth needs for this reconciliation to happen urgently.

Team Members’ Bios

Frank White is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard College, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and a Rhodes Scholar. He earned an M.Phil. in Politics from Oxford University. White’s book, The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution, is considered the first of three in the “Overview Trilogy.” It is considered by many to be a seminal work in the space field. “Overview,” a film based largely on his insights, has had some nine million plays on Vimeo. He has also authored or co-authored additional books on topics as diverse as AI, climate change, and Zen Buddhism. White is a faculty member at Kepler Space University. He is also the co-founder and president of The Human Space Program, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable, ethical, and inclusive evolution into the solar ecosystem.

Kevin Russell is a versatile innovator in simulation technology and space development, this professional combines expertise in medical simulation R&D with pioneering work in virtual reality, dating back to VR’s inception in 1990. His diverse career spans healthcare, space technology, and entertainment, including notable achievements as a producer of the acclaimed film “In The Company of Men” (1997). As a simulation learning consultant specializing in medical operations and conscious sedation, he contributed to advancing healthcare education. His space industry involvement includes serving: investing in a Green propulsion technology, a New Space business plan coach, leading a New Mexico Spaceport Visitors Experience RFP team, and participating in space advocacy through the Alliance Space Development Team and International Space Settlement Design Competition. Beyond his primary work, he maintains active involvement in environmental causes as a Climate X Change and serves on his local water-quality task force as a member. Besides gardening and landscape design, his creative pursuits include spatial and audio engineering, complemented by work as a multi-instrumentalist and boat and plane building.

Gregory Barr. Experienced financial and IT consultant leading multi-year strategic planning, quality assurance, financial analysis initiatives and managing information technology programs and portfolios. Worked internationally for UNDP, and, in the United States, for numerous federal agencies (SBA, GSA, IRS, US Navy and Air Force, and National Institutes of Health). My expertise includes the application of Balanced Scorecard, activity-based costing (ABC) financial modeling, systems design, business process reengineering (BPR), process improvement, and change management. Deep experience with IT systems development and deployment including infrastructure provisioning, enterprise operations, software development and custom graphic user interface design. Served at C-Suite level with non-profit organizations such as Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), Contact: Cultures of the Imagination (COTI), the L5 Society and the National Space Society. I am currently a member of the Board of Directors for The Human Space Program, Inc.

Dr. Stanley Rosen has had extensive experience in strategic development and management during a career spanning over 55 years. Since 2008, Rosen has served on the faculty of the Defense Department’s Defense Acquisition University as Professor of Program Management. Formerly, he was Director of Strategic Development and Integration for Boeing Satellite Systems. In this capacity, he was responsible for development of Boeing’s strategy for succeeding in the global satellite market, serving a wide variety of US Government and international commercial customers. Prior to the acquisition of Hughes Space and Communications by Boeing, he led Hughes’ ballistic missile defense architecture development and was Strategic Planning Director for Hughes Defense Systems. Before joining Hughes, Dr Rosen held scientific, engineering, program management, strategy and policy development positions with the U.S. Air Force, during which time he worked on many NASA, Air Force and classified space activities. He also consulted for Toffler Associates, the executive advisory firm formed by Alvin and Heidi Toffler that helps companies and governments create their future in the fast emerging “Third Wave” economy. Dr. Rosen earned a BS from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a MS in Aerospace Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an MS in Systems Management from the University of Southern California, and a Doctor of Engineering degree from the University of Stuttgart, Germany. He is an Associate Fellow and has served in various leadership capacities with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, including chairman of the national Space Systems Technical Committee, national board member and Vice President of Public Policy.  He is a former chairman of the California Space Authority and President of the Association for Strategic Planning (now the International Association of Strategy Professionals), and has held several leadership positions with the National Space Society. He and his wife Anne live in Tahoe City, California, and have seven children and twelve grandchildren.

Links

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