Academic Partnerships:
The Key to Local Spaceport Success
Spaceports thrive when they’re supported by strong academic ecosystems that serve the full talent lifecycle from early STEM education to workforce development and ongoing professional training. This webinar explores how strategic partnerships with universities, community colleges, and K–12 institutions are driving long-term success for spaceports and their surrounding communities.
We’ll highlight how academic institutions help spaceports:
Build local talent pipelines through university and technical programs
Support tenant needs with continuing education and workforce upskilling
Inspire future generations through K–12 STEM engagement
Join the Global Spaceport Alliance and education and industry leaders as we discuss how to align academic partnerships with spaceport growth, industry innovation, and community development. Whether you’re an educator, operator, or policymaker, you’ll gain insights into building programs that launch both missions and futures.
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Speakers:
Dr. David Alexander
Director
Rice Space Institute
Dr. Sarah Janes
Associate Vice Chancellor
San Jacinto College
Liz Kennick
CEO
Teachers in Space
Matt Voss
Co-Founder
NearSpace Education


