Aprille Ericsson
Keynote Speaker: 1st Assistant Secretary of Defense; NASA Rocket Scientist; Tech Strategist; Program Manager; Professor & STEAM Youth Educator
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Categories:Black Heritage, STEM, STEM Education, Space, Engineering, Technology, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Science, Inspirational, Astronaut, Commencement, Influential Women, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Robotics, Women in Tech, Women's History Month, Artificial Intelligence, Futurism, Innovation, Leadership, Education, Environment, DEI, College
Aprille Ericsson Biography
Honorable Dr. Aprille Joy Ericsson is a trailblazing aerospace engineer whose career is marked by historic firsts. As the first Senate-confirmed Presidential appointee Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (S&T), she directed a $2 billion Department of Defense enterprise, overseeing policy for basic research, laboratory infrastructure, workforce, and emerging technology innovation, including quantum science, biotechnology, advanced materials, hypersonics, and FutureG. She championed inclusive diverse collaboration across the STEM ecosystem and HBCUs, MIs, and K-12 programs, while safeguarding intellectual property and technology protection.
Dr. Ericsson is the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in engineering at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Over her 31-year tenure at NASA, she excelled as an engineer, technologist, capture, and project manager. Her leadership spanned groundbreaking missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and ICESat-2. As NASA GSFC’s New Business Lead for the Instrument Systems and Technology Division, she fostered collaborations between federal agencies, industry, academia, and small businesses to address complex R&D challenges.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Dr. Ericsson’s academic journey began with early recognition of her aptitude for STEM. She attended MIT, earning a bachelor's in Aeronautical/ Astronautical Engineering as the first African American female Cambridge resident to do so. She later earned her master’s and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace option at Howard University, focusing her research on controlling space structures.
Dr. Ericsson’s NASA contributions included designing attitude control systems, dynamic modeling, and simulation for satellite missions like the X-Ray Timing Explorer and the Tropical Rain Forest Measurement Mission. She advanced to senior roles, managing instruments for space science missions which ranged from $15M to $500M, and securing funding for instrument technology and missions. Her leadership extended to the SBIR/STTR program, fostering small business innovation.
Beyond her technical achievements, Dr. Ericsson is a passionate mentor, educator, and advocate for STEM diversity. She has taught at Howard University, the University of Maryland, and Bowie State University, and Education Counselor at MIT. Her mentoring of thousands of students has grown the STEM workforce pool and supported underrepresented scholars to thrive in STEM. She also served on numerous academic and professional boards, including MIT’s Aerospace and Industry Advisory Council, and the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.
Dr. Ericsson has been widely recognized for her contributions with awards that include DOD and NASA Public Service medals, i.e., the 2023 NASA Medal for DEIA; ASME's 2022 Ralph Coates Roe Medal; and The Washington Award from the Western Society of Engineers. She was named one of the top 50 minority women in STEM by the National Technical Association and among Business Insider's "Most Powerful Women Engineers."
An accomplished athlete and lifelong learner, Dr. Ericsson inspires youth through her example and mentorship, emphasizing inclusion and diversity is essential to maintaining US competitiveness in STEM fields. She lives by Norman Vincent Peale’s words: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”
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Aprille Ericsson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, STEM, STEM Education, Space, Engineering, Technology, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Science, Inspirational, Astronaut, Commencement, Influential Women, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Robotics, Women in Tech, Women's History Month, Artificial Intelligence, Futurism, Innovation, Leadership, Education, Environment, DEI and College.
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Aprille Ericsson generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Aprille Ericsson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, STEM and STEM Education. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Aprille Ericsson generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alyssa Carson, Shayla Rivera and Kenneth Harris II. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Aprille Ericsson for an upcoming event.
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A Rocket Scientist Grows Up in Brooklyn, NY
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM/STEAM
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A Cool Geek: STEM & Women in Science
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How to Do Outstanding Technical Presentations
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Brief History of Aerospace Technology and Current Achievements
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Wonderful experience! Aprille was a blast and "knew the assignment."
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Ancestry - Mar 11 2022
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Aprille was awesome - we would definitely bring her back to Stevens! The AAE Team was so on top of all logistics and really pleasant to work with.
Lore-El Center for Women's Leadership, Stevens Institute of Technology - Sep 22 2021 -
Our graduation keynote speaker, Dr. Ericsson did a wonderful job. The entire process was very easy and the team answered all questions we had. We will definitely keep AAE in mind for any future events! Thank you all so much!
TEC Connections Academy - Jun 16 2021 -
Aprille was a complete hit at our event. Her message was spot on and many of our Executive team went up to her afterwards to thank her!
Dunnhumby - Sep 26 2018
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How do I book Aprille Ericsson to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Aprille Ericsson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Aprille Ericsson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Aprille Ericsson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Aprille Ericsson speak about?
Aprille Ericsson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, STEM, STEM Education, Space, Engineering, Technology, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Science, Inspirational, Astronaut, Commencement, Influential Women, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Robotics, Women in Tech, Women's History Month, Artificial Intelligence, Futurism, Innovation, Leadership, Education, Environment, DEI and College. -
Where does Aprille Ericsson travel from?
Aprille Ericsson generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Aprille Ericsson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Aprille Ericsson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Aprille Ericsson for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Aprille Ericsson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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