Speakers

 Kjell Lindgren MD – Topic: “Camping” on the International Space Station – Description: NASA Astronaut and Eagle Scout, Dr. Kjell Lindgren will describe his journey from scouting to low earth orbit. He’ll share how skills he learned as a scout continue to serve him today, and how life on the International Space Station is a …

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On Thursday July 20th at 10am 1 of only 66 living recipients of our nations highest military honor, Sammy Davis, will be speaking and presenting a Medal of Honor patch to scouts who attend at the Tillerson Building Scout Chat venue. Sammy Davis known as the "real Forrest Gump" will then be at the Medal …

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Dr. Arland T. Hotchkiss, Jr. is a USDA scientist with the Agricultural Research Service near Philadelphia, PA. He is a plant physiologist and analytical chemist who works with prebiotics and probiotics in Dairy and Functional Foods research. His post-harvest research develops new dairy products that promote health and prevent diseases.

Tina Sandri is the CEO of a Forest Hills of DC a provider of Senior Health Care. She is responsible for all facets of oversight, strategic planning, emergency response, financial and operations sustainability. She employ doctors, nurses, therapists, engineers, social workers, and financial managers who all use STEM in their daily jobs.

Eagle Scout and NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren plans to visit the 2023 National Jamboree on Friday, July 21.  The NASA astronaut, an Assistant Scoutmaster and father of Scouts, will describe his journey from Scouting to 311 days in a low Earth orbit.  He’ll share how the skills he learned as a Scout continue to serve …

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Meet past National Commissioner Ellie Morrison. Ellie was the first female National Commissioner and first female member of the Key 3."

Eagle Scout and NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren plans to visit the 2023 National Jamboree on Friday, July 21.  The NASA astronaut, an Assistant Scoutmaster and father of Scouts, will describe his journey from Scouting to 311 days in a low Earth orbit.  He’ll share how the skills he learned as a Scout continue to serve …

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So you want to be a welder? Come to STEM Quest on July21st at 2pm. Jack Compton is a retired Professor of Welding Technology at College of the Canyons and is a Certified Welding Inspector and educator. Jack is the author of the BSA Welding Merit Badge and authored a book on welding certification examinations. …

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On Saturday July 22nd at 10am 1 of only 66 living recipients of our nations highest military honor, David Bellavia, will be speaking and presenting a Medal of Honor patch to scouts who attend at the Tillerson Building Scout Chat venue. David Bellavia is the only living recipient of the Medal of Honor from the …

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STEM Quest will present So you want to be a rock engineer? on Saturday July 22nd at 10:00am.Kat Tew double majored in Mining engineering and geological engineer and works at one of the largest copper mines in the world.  She will discuss her journey to her current career that includes stops around the globe.

Come meet Members of the United States Congress who are also Eagle Scouts. Hear how they applied Scouting's lessons to their lives and have been elected to represent their home states.

After receiving a Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering at the University of Florida, I began my career with an Engineering Consultant cleaning up hazardous waste and munition sites around the US and Pacific Ocean. This experience eventually led to joining the Walt Disney World Co. where I’ve served as the Environmental Compliance Manager for …

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So you want to be a drilling engineer? July 22nd at 2pm you can find out more at STEM Quest Demetrius Cox is an industrial engineer and geologist, working as a drilling engineer running an ultra deep water drill ship off the coast of Africa and a former member of US Navy Seal Team 1.

Jonathan Johnson has been a computer programmer, general technologist and manager for 20 years.  He will discuss his career and how he uses logic to solve problems on a daily basis.

STEM Quest will host : So you want to change careers? Discover how lessons learned in Scouting paved the way on July 24th at noon. Mr. Svendsen was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Explorer growing up in Boston, Massachusetts. He worked in Telecommunications for 30 years. Subsequently, realizing the need to train the next …

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On Monday July 24th at 1pm 1 of only 66 living recipients of our nations highest military honor, Jim "Doc" McCloughan, will be be at the Medal of Honor Society tent signing patches, taking photos, and helping Scouts earn the rare 2023 Medal of Honor Scout Jamboree patch. Jim McCloughan will be speaking at Leadership …

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Emily Fisher has worked as a Research and Development (R&D)Chemist for 20 of her 25 years at Holland Colours, a global supplier of colorants to the plastics and silicons industry. Come hear about the twists and turns careers at small companies can have, from the normal day to day to the unexpected special projects that …

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Julie Sweet, ranked as one of the most powerful women in the world, and Stanley McChrystal, US 4-Star General, will speak about their life lessons in leadership.  This is a must attend event featuring world-class leaders sharing their insights impacting Scouts as the future leaders of our country.

Being a nuclear physicist is FUN! You get to travel the world, playing with all the biggest and best toys: nuclear accelerators. You can explore the smallest aspects of matter to the largest supernovas and travel back in time to The Big Bang. In this discussion, I'll share my adventures!

Dr. Richard Cole is a flight surgeon at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. He will describe the physiological challenges to humans in the space flight environment. The audience will discover how flight surgeons mitigate health risks and care for astronauts in austere environments

So you want to be an ethical Hacker? Join STEM Quest at 2:00pm on July 25th to find out more about this career! Neal Wise is an ethical hacker who hails from Australia where he helps public sector organizations determine security threats and risks. He will discuss his path to his career and how he …

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On Wednesday July 26th at 10am 1 of only 66 living recipients of our nations highest military honor, Leroy Petry, will be speaking and presenting a Medal of Honor patch to scouts who attend at the Tillerson Building Scout Chat venue. Leroy Petry who served as an Army Ranger and lost his right arm in …

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So you want to be a biomedical scientist? Find out more about this career at STEM Quest on July 26th at 10am. Dr. Clark has a degree in Biology from Hanover College and a doctorate from Vanderbilt University in Cellular Pathology. Since 2008, Dr. Clark has been at UMiami, Department of Immunology. Her research is …

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Mr. Stewart will discuss his work in the Defense Industry as an Electrical Engineer. Mr. Stewart grew up in Roswell New Mexico and has has worked on various aircraft and weapons systems. (V=IR; F=MA; You Can't Push a Rope)

Dr. Anthony Kassekert is the Chief Data and Analytics Officer at the FDIC Office of the Inspector General where he focuses on building statistical models to detect criminal behavior and fraud in the banking system. Tony has over 10 years experience supporting law enforcement in the federal government and also is an adjunct professor of …

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So you want to work on Critical Minerals on Earth and in Space? Join us at STEM Quest on July 27th at 10:00am to find out more about this career. Edward is an adjunct professor of Mining and Geological engineering at the University of Arizona. His career has taken him worldwide to construct gold, copper, …

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Have you ever thought of becoming a world explorer?  Dr. Bowerman is a noted authority on American Bald Eagle, like the one near the NESA Exhibit and one of the leads for the NESA World Explorers Program.  This is your chance to learn how you could become a World Explorer.

Mr. Scott Darpel, a Chief Safety & Mission Assurance Officer for NASA for Nasa’s Power & Propulsion Element. An Industrial Engineer by degree(s), Mr. Darpel has served many roles requiring a cross-discipline knowledge of many STEM fields. He has spent time in a wide range of industries, from automotive to banking, prior to joining NASA.