Kim Gina Ellis | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Bio

Kim Ellis is an award winning Australian Lawyer, Scientist and STEM Professional who traded her steelcap boots and hardhat for a Spacesuit. A 2020 Scientist-Astronaut Candidate for the PoSSUM Project (Polar Sub-orbital Science in the Upper Mesosphere), Legal lead for Swinburne University of Technology, Department of Astrophysics & Supercomputing, Space Office in Melbourne, Australia; Adjunct Faculty member for the International Space University in Strasbourg, France and Director of International Earth & Space Technology Pty Ltd. Her unique journey from Mining Research Scientist to Space Law and Research professional has given her the opportunity to pursue her passion; Space, Technology and STEM!

Current position (3)

Scientist_Astronaut Candidate & Space Lawyer

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University & Swinburne University

Director

International Earth & Space Technology

Faculty

International Space University

Degrees (4)

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

Australian National University

2014 to 2015

Bachelor of Law

University of New England

2009 to 2014

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)

University of Newcastle

1998 to 2000

Space Studies Program

International Space University

2010

Presentations

Presentations (2)

Hardhat, Steelcap Boots & a Spacesuit!

When Kim lost her job as a research scientist with BHP Billiton at the end of 2008, she never imagined how that event would change the trajectory of her life. Fast forward 10 years and Kim is now Australia’s first Sub-orbital Lawyer & Scientist-Astronaut Candidate set to train in the USA in April 2020. Kim takes you on her journey from losing her job to retraining in law and becoming an Astronaut Candidate. In this talk, Kim demonstrates the value of asking new questions will help you navigate life changes with ease and grace.

Space Age Innovation for your Terrestrial Business

Our planet has fully embraced the Space Age and humanity stands on the precipice of becoming a multi-planetary species. Your terrestrial business can benefit from lessons learn't from Space Technology research & development. The famous phrase, ‘Houston, we have a problem’ represents a vast history of innovation in Space Technology and Applications over the last 50 years. Kim takes you through four guiding principles, which if used in your business can launch your business towards increased profits and more satisfied customers.

Past talks (7)

Space Law, It's not Rocket Science

Public Lecture Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing

Melbourne, Australia

July 18, 2019

Change your Question, Change Your Trajectory

Lake Maquarie Business Awards 2019

Belmont, Australia

July 11, 2019

Export Compliance - An industry perspective

International Space Summit

Hartford, Connecticut