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Aprille Ericsson

Aprille Ericsson

Keynote Speaker: Rocket Scientist, Technologist & STEM Educator

Aprille Ericsson Biography

Dr. Aprille Ericsson is an aerospace engineer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. She became the first African American female to receive a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Howard University, and the first African American female to receive a Ph.D. in Engineering at Goddard, where she currently serves as New Business Lead for the Instrument Systems and Technology Division. Additionally, in 2023, Dr. Ericsson was nominated by President Biden to serve as the first Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology within the Department of Defense’s research office.

Throughout her thirty-plus year career with NASA, Dr. Ericsson has worked as an aerospace engineer, technologist, project and program manager and executive. She has made many notable contributions, including as the project manager for the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter aboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter that has been orbiting the Moon since 2009, and the ICESat-2 Atlas (Ice, Cloud, & Land Elevation Satellite) that provides measurements over the ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica to quantify changes in ice-sheet mass that impact global sea level.

Dr. Ericsson has taught at both Howard University, University of Maryland, and Bowie State University. She has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Minority Women in Science and Engineering by the National Technical Association and has received the NASA Goddard Honor Award for Excellence in Outreach; the Washington Award for engineering achievements that advance the welfare of mankind; and a Science Trailblazers award from the Black Engineers of the Year Award Conference. In 2022, Dr. Ericsson was awarded the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Ralph Coates Roe Medal, the highest award bestowed by American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

She speaks to young people across the country – especially minorities and women – to encourage them to follow in her footsteps.

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Aprille Ericsson Speaking Topics

A Rocket Scientist Grows Up in Brooklyn, NY

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM/STEAM

A Cool Geek: STEM & Women in Science

How to Do Outstanding Technical Presentations

Brief History of Aerospace Technology and Current Achievements

Aprille Ericsson Videos

Conversation with Dolores Huerta, Danielle Feinberg, Aprille Ericsson
Dr. Aprille Ericsson
#LEADLIKEAGIRL 2019 Keynote Speaker Dr. Aprille Ericsson

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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 Diversity, STEM Education, Space, Engineering, Technology, Climate Change, Science, Inspirational, STEM, Commencement, Influential Women, Black Heritage, Motivational, Women, Robotics, Women in Tech, Women's History Month, Artificial Intelligence and Futurism.

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.

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Aprille Ericsson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity, STEM Education and Space. The estimated speaking fee range to book Aprille Ericsson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. 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 Emily Calandrelli, Alyssa Carson and Shayla Rivera. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Aprille Ericsson for an upcoming event.

Aprille Ericsson Speaking Topics

  • A Rocket Scientist Grows Up in Brooklyn, NY

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM/STEAM

  • A Cool Geek: STEM & Women in Science

  • How to Do Outstanding Technical Presentations

  • Brief History of Aerospace Technology and Current Achievements

Aprille Ericsson Videos

Conversation with Dolores Huerta, Danielle Feinberg, Aprille Ericsson
Dr. Aprille Ericsson
#LEADLIKEAGIRL 2019 Keynote Speaker Dr. Aprille Ericsson
Pioneers In Science: Aprille J. Ericsson
Aprille Ericsson, Instrument Manager

Aprille Ericsson Reviews

  • Wonderful experience! Aprille was a blast and "knew the assignment."
    Aon - Mar 23 2023

  • Ancestry - Mar 11 2022

  • 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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