The Science of Innovation Featuring Kenneth Harris, Senior Project Engineer, The Aerospace Corporation

Jun 7 2022 • 0 seconds

Welcome back to Laser Focused, brought to you by Velo3D! This show highlights the leaders who are changing the world with new design and innovations. This week CMO and Brand Disruptor at Velo3D, Renette Youssef, speaks to senior project engineer at Aerospace Corporation, Kenneth Harris II! Beginning his work with NASA at just 16, he has worked on several satellite missions and was recognized on Forbes’ 30 under 30 list for science in 2020. Today, Kenneth and Renette discuss working with NASA while completing high school, his work on the James Webb Space Telescope detecting the light from stars billions of light years away, shifting the definition of success, and space travel. Kenneth delves into his relationship with his father and how it created a passion for mentorship that has him traveling nationally to engage with students regarding STEM. Hear about working with international space agencies at James Webb, while becoming the youngest African American to perform and lead integration at just 24 years old. Renette and Kenneth touch on the use of 3D printing on the International Space Station and the potential uses for additive manufacturing on the Lunar surface, Mars, and beyond! Sit back and enjoy this incredible and inspiring episode of Laser Focused, presented by Velo3D.