Pamela Marcum
Keynote Speaker: Project scientist for SOFIA at NASA Ames Research Center
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Pamela Marcum Biography
Pamela Marcum's journey to becoming a NASA scientist began in a rural coal-mining community in eastern Kentucky. A public school system weak in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curriculum, and a lack of mentors to provide career guidance resulted in her path being everything but a well-chartered course to a pre-defined destination. An oft-quoted adage claims "the journey is the destination," and indeed her meandering career path resulted in some valuable lessons learned. Among other things, Dr. Marcum learned that taking on those serendipitous opportunities that occasionally present themselves -- the ones that pose new challenges and usually require stepping out of one's "comfort zone" -- is an effective career-evolving strategy.
Dr. Marcum received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in space science and physics from the Florida Institute of Technology. She received her doctorate in astronomy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she began her ongoing research in observational extragalactic astronomy. As a postdoctoral student at the University of Virginia, she helped construct the first large catalog of nearby galaxies mapped at ultra violet wavelengths, using data collected by NASA's Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UIT), the only professional astronomical telescope used on the space shuttle.
Dr. Marcum later joined the Department of Physics faculty at Texas Christian University (TCU) as the first tenure-track astronomer -- and the first woman to be hired in that department. After nearly a decade there, she took temporary leave to become a visiting scientist at NASA Headquarters, serving for three years as program scientist for the WISE and Kepler missions. Following a one-year return to TCU, she left academia to serve as the project scientist for SOFIA at NASA Ames Research Center, where she has worked with the team to achieve several major milestones, including the first science observations for NASAs Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA).
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Pamela Marcum Speaking Topics
SOFIA is a 747 airplane that, after many years of standard commercial airlines flights, was acquired by NASA. The aircraft was redesigned by constructing a large hole in the rear side of the plane and installing a roll-up door, inside which houses a 2.7-meter diameter telescope. This aircraft is now a flying observatory that observes the Universe at infrared wavelengths to help scientists coax out clues to long-standing mysteries including how stars like our own Sun are formed and what circumstances are needed to form planets capable of sustaining life.
Pamela gives this talk most often, and she has given various versions of it tailored to a range of different audiences (to astronomers as well as to the local Rotary Club!).
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Where does Pamela Marcum travel from?
Pamela Marcum generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Pamela Marcum is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Pamela Marcum for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Pamela Marcum generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Renee Richards, Michelle Young and Brad Gilbert. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Pamela Marcum for an upcoming event.
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Pamela Marcum Speaking Topics
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SOFIA: The Telescope With Wings!
SOFIA is a 747 airplane that, after many years of standard commercial airlines flights, was acquired by NASA. The aircraft was redesigned by constructing a large hole in the rear side of the plane and installing a roll-up door, inside which houses a 2.7-meter diameter telescope. This aircraft is now a flying observatory that observes the Universe at infrared wavelengths to help scientists coax out clues to long-standing mysteries including how stars like our own Sun are formed and what circumstances are needed to form planets capable of sustaining life.
Pamela gives this talk most often, and she has given various versions of it tailored to a range of different audiences (to astronomers as well as to the local Rotary Club!).
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How do I book Pamela Marcum to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Pamela Marcum 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 Pamela Marcum, 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 Pamela Marcum or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Pamela Marcum for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Pamela Marcum, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Pamela Marcum, 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. -
Where does Pamela Marcum travel from?
Pamela Marcum generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Pamela Marcum?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Pamela Marcum 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 Pamela Marcum 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 Pamela Marcum 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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