Erika Hamden

Erika Hamden

Keynote Speaker: Professor of Astrophysics, Astrophysical Researcher, TED Fellow

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Erika Hamden Biography

Dr. Erika Hamden is a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Arizona, specializing in the observation and mapping of diffuse hydrogen in galaxies and star-forming regions within our own galaxy. She is deeply involved in several innovative astronomical projects, including FIREBall, a UV balloon-borne telescope; KCRM, a spectrograph for the Keck telescope; and Hyperion, her current undertaking to develop a UV space telescope. Her extensive research and projects aim to expand our understanding of the universe.

Hamden completed her undergraduate studies at Harvard, earning a bachelor's degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics in 2006. She then attained her PhD from Columbia University in 2014. Her academic journey continued as she served as an NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellow and the R.A. and G.B. Millikan Prize Postdoctoral Fellow in Experimental Physics at the California Institute of Technology. In recognition of her contributions to detector technology, she was awarded the Nancy Grace Roman Technology Fellowship in 2016. Additionally, she has been acknowledged as a 2019 TED Fellow, highlighting her influential work and communication in the field of astrophysics.

Outside of her professional achievements, Hamden maintains a strong interest in personal growth and recreation. She is an avid yoga practitioner, is currently learning to fly a plane, and enjoys hiking in the deserts surrounding Tucson. These activities complement her rigorous scientific pursuits, illustrating her commitment to both her professional and personal life.

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Erika Hamden generally travels from Mesa, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Erika Hamden is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Professors, Technology and Influential Women. The estimated speaking fee range to book Erika Hamden for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Erika Hamden generally travels from Mesa, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Phnam Bagley, Shohini Ghose and Olympia LePoint. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Erika Hamden for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 29/06/2025.

Erika Hamden Videos

What it takes to launch a telescope | Erika Hamden
  • How do I book Erika Hamden to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Erika Hamden for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Erika Hamden, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Erika Hamden or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Erika Hamden for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Erika Hamden, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Erika Hamden are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Erika Hamden, 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 Erika Hamden speak about?

    Erika Hamden is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Technology, Influential Women, Female Leadership, TED, Physics and Education.
  • Where does Erika Hamden travel from?

    Erika Hamden generally travels from Mesa, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Erika Hamden?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Erika Hamden 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 Erika Hamden 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 Erika Hamden 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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