Free Educational Topics in Los Angeles & Orange County

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  Mars: Conquest and Colonization

  David Lehman, Project Manager, Retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  This presentation traces humanity's journey to the Red Planet, starting with Mariner 4's pioneering flyby. The current phase of Mars exploration features advanced missions like Mars Odyssey, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MAVEN, Curiosity Rover, and Perseverance Rover, each contributing invaluable data about Mars' surface, atmosphere, and potential for life. Looking ahead, ambitious projects such as Mars Sample Return aim to bring Martian samples back to Earth for detailed study, while the ARTEMIS program envisions human missions to Mars, paving the way for future colonization. How will these endeavors shape our understanding and presence on Mars? Join us to explore this exciting frontier. MORE >

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  Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend

  Carol Shafer, Retired GIA Jeweler, Carol Shafer Fine Jewelry

  Learn about diamond mining and gain valuable information about maintenance of diamonds and gold. Most fine jewelry sales are just that...selling. Carol contributes much more by teaching how to keep the luster and beauty of jewelry for years to come. The song "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend" has a double entendre for Carol as she was also a Marilyn Monroe impersonator for twenty years. MORE >

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  International Healthcare, Public Health, International Aid & Development

  Dr. Benjamin La Brot, CEO & Clinical Professor, Floating Doctors & University of Southern California

  I have well-received and informative presentations on a wide variety of topics related to medicine and international development and NGO work. These include purely healthcare-oriented lectures on palliative care, international mission medicine, malaria, and specialty-specific lectures on the approach to these specialties in resource limited settings.

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  A Martian’s Thoughts about being a Good Speaker and Leader

  David Lehman, Project Manager, Retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  The theme of this talk will revolve around the significance of effective communication, leadership, and vision in the context of space exploration, particularly missions to Mars. It will emphasize the importance of clear communications, strong leadership qualities, and visionary thinking in overcoming challenges and achieving success in endeavors such as space travel to Mars. It will also highlight notable figures who have exemplified these qualities throughout history, drawing parallels between their achievements and the challenges faced in space exploration. Overall, the theme will convey the message that effective communication and leadership are essential for the success of future Mars missions and for those who aspire to follow their dreams. MORE >

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  Women of NASA: Pioneers in Mars Exploration and Beyond

  David Lehman, Project Manager, Retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  Who are among the most prominent NASA ladies in our endeavors to explore Mars? Should future Mars crewed missions have all-female crews? These questions will be answered along with a description of the Mars Exploration Program, the Mars Sample Return Program, and the ARTEMIS program which has as one of its goals to send the first astronauts to Mars. MORE >

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  WE ARE GOING! To the Moon with NASA

  David Lehman, Project Manager, Retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey to the Moon? Learn about NASA's ARTEMIS program to ignite your imagination and curiosity like never before! Imagine standing on the lunar surface, witnessing breathtaking lunar landscapes, and exploring uncharted territories. ARTEMIS is not just a mission; it's a testament to human ingenuity and our unrelenting pursuit of knowledge. MORE >

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  Journey to the Moon: A Kid’s Guide to Space Exploration

  David Lehman, Project Manager, Retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  Embark of an educational adventure designed specifically for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. This engaging presentation covers a spectrum of topics aimed at fostering a fascination for space exploration including: (1) facts about the Moon for kids, (2) a short history of NASA’s exploration of the Moon, (3) why kids would want to go to the Moon, (4) how kids can go to the Moon, (5) a summary of NASAs plans to return to the Moon with its ARTEMIS program, and (6) how kids can prepare to become a NASA astronaut. Join Mr. Lehman on this captivating journey as we ignite the spirt of exploration and curiosity for the next generation of space enthusiasts. “Journey to the Moon” promises to be an informative and inspiring experience for students eager to learn about the wonders of our universe. MORE >

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  The Power of Our Words

  Jose Angel Manaiza Jr, Mathematician, Malibu Education

  Learn the power of words to declare, commit, and manifest anything in alignment with your divine destiny. This keynote goes along with a series on "The Power Of Intention" and "Understanding The Heart of A Woman".

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  Break the Cycle: Why We Repeat the Same Patterns—and How to Stop

  Melinar Sardar, M.A., CPLC, CEO / Founder, Heal with Zeal, LLC and Sardar Coaching and Training

  “Break the Cycle: Why We Repeat the Same Patterns—and How to Stop” helps audiences understand how both the conscious and subconscious mind shape the habits, reactions, and relationship dynamics we find ourselves stuck in. Melina Sardar, M.A., CPLC, explains why certain emotional patterns feel so familiar, why we return to them even when they no longer serve us, and what it takes to create space for new choices. This talk guides participants to recognize their triggers, increase self-awareness, and develop healthier responses so they can step out of old cycles and into a more empowered way of living. MORE >

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  From Concept to Cosmos: A Journey through Project Management Principles and NASA’s Best Practices

  David Lehman, Project Manager, Retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  In this presentation Mr. Lehman will summarize the basic principles of project management. This will be followed by a summary of NASA’s process for managing space projects throughout the life cycle, including formulation which consists of Phase A (concept & technology development) and Phase B (preliminary design and technology completion phase), approval for implementation, and implementation which includes Phase C (final design & fabrication), Phase D (system assembly, integration & test, launch & checkout), and Phase E (operations and sustainment). He will address how NASA forms teams including the importance of key roles such as Project Manager, Project Systems Engineer (PSE), Safety & Mission Assurance Manager, and System Managers. He will then address the role of systems engineering in project management and the process of how PSEs mature their systems-level preliminary designs, and then address the expected maturity state of projects as they progress through the life cycle. Finally, Mr. Lehman will present three case studies in project management: the Deep Space 1 mission, the Mars Climate Orbiter failure lessons learned, and the last mission of the Space Shuttle Challenger. MORE >

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