Tara Ruttley
Keynote Speaker: Chief Scientist at Blue Origin; Former Aquanaut at NASA Headquarters
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Tara Ruttley Biography
Tara M Ruttley, PhD is currently Blue Origin's Chief Scientist for the developing space station, Orbital Reef. Prior to joining Blue Origin, she spent 20 years at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) designing, managing, and communicating about science and exploration activities for the International Space Station (ISS).
Combining her love for Biology and human spaceflight, Dr. Ruttley completed her BS degree in Biology and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University before beginning her NASA career at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) in 2001. There, she joined as an engineer, designing the medical equipment and human research hardware used on the ISS. She concurrently pursued her PhD in Neuroscience and then joined the ISS Program Science Office, where she managed and communicated about ISS science activities as ISS Associate Program Scientist. After almost two decades at JSC, Dr. Ruttley and her family moved to Washington, DC, where she joined NASA's Chief Scientist Office as NASA's Associate Chief Scientist for Microgravity Research. In 2022, she left NASA to join Blue Origin to lead the development of Orbital Reef's science strategy.
Dr. Ruttley also completed a MA degree in Anthropology-Archaeology from the University of Houston, where her research was on the role of religion in slavery and social control on US plantations prior to the Civil War. She has authored publications ranging from hardware design to neurological science, and also holds a U.S. utility patent. She’s been an astronaut selection finalist, and she’s a frequent speaker for topics ranging from science to leadership.
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Tara Ruttley Speaking Topics
Science is hotter than ever these days! It’s controversial, cultural, relevant, and the basis of a functional democratic society. But none of this matters if you’re speaking science-y jargon to the folks who really do want to care and want to do something with your results! Climate change, genetics, food production, health…the public wants to learn and take action but sometimes you’re just confusing them. Learn the importance of becoming a relevant story teller so that your research can impact your stakeholders: the general public, your investors/funding reviewers, congress, the media, and your grandmother! Tara has a decade of experience in speaking to audiences on complicated science topics, and has learned relevant tactics to share with her fellow science colleagues to help them lose the "so what?" gaze during conversation.
Tara grew up in southern Louisiana and was the first in her family to graduate college. As an undergraduate, she stumbled upon the McNair Scholar program, who took her in and motivated her to complete her graduate degrees. Now she enjoys speaking to university students who are looking for someone who can motivate them to push through the adversity, obtain that degree and land that dream career. Tomorrow, next week, next month, next year is going to come no matter what! What will that look like for you?
What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever done? Most courageous? Most memorable? Our brains are literally rewired for the better when we try new experiences. This makes it easier for us to adapt to change and build resiliency. We are Everyday People: parents, leaders, executives, teachers, professionals, learners, introverts, and extroverts. And we all have our daily routines that work (and sometimes they just don’t!). Tara’s got stories to tell (and no, she’s never jumped out of an airplane!) and opportunities to share that will motivate you to get out and do something new, big or small, beyond your daily routine. Realize your full potential when you grow through nw experiences! You can also connect on her Facebook page and encourage each other to try new or exciting things. Maybe she will join you!
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How to book Tara Ruttley?
Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Tara Ruttley for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Tara Ruttley, 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 pricing information and check availability for Tara Ruttley or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Tara Ruttley?
Booking fees for Tara Ruttley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Tara Ruttley, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Tara Ruttley?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Tara Ruttley for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tara Ruttley for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Tara Ruttley or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Tara Ruttley or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Tara Ruttley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including STEM Education, Science and Data. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tara Ruttley for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Tara Ruttley 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 Aprille Ericsson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tara Ruttley for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Tara Ruttley Speaking Topics
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Science Communication
Science is hotter than ever these days! It’s controversial, cultural, relevant, and the basis of a functional democratic society. But none of this matters if you’re speaking science-y jargon to the folks who really do want to care and want to do something with your results! Climate change, genetics, food production, health…the public wants to learn and take action but sometimes you’re just confusing them. Learn the importance of becoming a relevant story teller so that your research can impact your stakeholders: the general public, your investors/funding reviewers, congress, the media, and your grandmother! Tara has a decade of experience in speaking to audiences on complicated science topics, and has learned relevant tactics to share with her fellow science colleagues to help them lose the "so what?" gaze during conversation.
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Student Motivation Keynote Speaker
Tara grew up in southern Louisiana and was the first in her family to graduate college. As an undergraduate, she stumbled upon the McNair Scholar program, who took her in and motivated her to complete her graduate degrees. Now she enjoys speaking to university students who are looking for someone who can motivate them to push through the adversity, obtain that degree and land that dream career. Tomorrow, next week, next month, next year is going to come no matter what! What will that look like for you?
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Beyond the Routine Keynote Speaker
What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever done? Most courageous? Most memorable? Our brains are literally rewired for the better when we try new experiences. This makes it easier for us to adapt to change and build resiliency. We are Everyday People: parents, leaders, executives, teachers, professionals, learners, introverts, and extroverts. And we all have our daily routines that work (and sometimes they just don’t!). Tara’s got stories to tell (and no, she’s never jumped out of an airplane!) and opportunities to share that will motivate you to get out and do something new, big or small, beyond your daily routine. Realize your full potential when you grow through nw experiences! You can also connect on her Facebook page and encourage each other to try new or exciting things. Maybe she will join you!
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REVIEWS
Tara Ruttley Reviews
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Dr. Tara Ruttley was incredible to hear. All around a wonderful experience!
Sul Ross State University - Mar 27 2023
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Radiation and Boredom: Manned Mars Mission Faces Challenges
... said Tara Ruttley, a program scientist for the International Space Station (ISS). .... I'm sorry... Did you ask if NASA could remove Mars from its place in the Solar ...
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How NASA Broke The Gender Barrier In STEM | Fast Company ...
Dr. Tara Ruttley manages the science programs aboard the International Space .... "The future is bright for the founding class of Datanauts, and I'm excited to see ...
FAQ
How to book Tara Ruttley?
Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Tara Ruttley for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Tara Ruttley, 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 pricing information and check availability for Tara Ruttley or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Tara Ruttley?
Booking fees for Tara Ruttley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Tara Ruttley, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Tara Ruttley?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Tara Ruttley for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tara Ruttley for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Tara Ruttley or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Tara Ruttley or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Tara Ruttley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including STEM Education, Science and Data. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tara Ruttley for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Tara Ruttley 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 Aprille Ericsson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tara Ruttley for an upcoming event.
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