This session will talk about the power of integrating the arts with space, science and technology to educate and engage people of all ages and backgrounds, and to foster creative problem solving and effective teamwork.

Jancy McPhee is a neuroscientist by training, and for her science work, she is a strategist for domestic and international space life sciences research programs for NASA. Currently, she works as the Associate Chief Scientist of the NASA Human Research Program via The Aerospace Corporation. Her science strategy work spans physiological disciplines, space missions, and international and commercial partners.

Since 2010, she has also been developing motivating and novel ways to enhance space education and communication, foster science and technology innovation, and promote global collaboration to solve hard challenges. She created the international Humans in Space Art Program and other activities to encourage people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds to communicate their visions of the future of human space exploration and development through visual, literary, musical, and video art. So far, the Program has engaged over 14,000 participants, and over 3 million have viewed multi-media artwork displays and performances locally worldwide in person. Through her nonprofit, SciArt Exchange (www.SciArtExchange.net), she offers a variety of global science-integrated-with-art activities and training to inspire and prepare the world for the future.

McPhee also provides consulting for corporations and educational organizations. Her outside hobbies include participating in music and theater.

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