Aprille Ericsson

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Rocket Scientist, Technologist & STEM Educator; Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology

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Aprille Ericsson Biography

Dr. Aprille J. Ericsson is the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (ASD(S&T)). In this role, she directs the organization responsible for the oversight of and advocacy for the Department of Defense science and technology (S&T) enterprise, including S&T workforce and laboratory infrastructure policy, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, and University-Affiliated Research Centers.

She oversees a broad portfolio of S&T programs, including basic research, Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer, and DoD Manufacturing Technology, including the nine Manufacturing Innovation Institutes. Additionally, as the ASD(S&T), Dr. Ericsson is responsible for focused outreach and interaction with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions, which encourage diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and kindergarten-twelfth grade (K-12) programs. Furthermore, she is responsible for the Department’s technology and program protection initiatives.

Prior to this appointment, Dr. Ericsson spent more than 31 years at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in various positions. In 2017, Dr. Ericsson was appointed the New Business Lead for the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Instrument Systems and Technology Division. In this role she fostered technical government partnerships that enable industry, small business, and academia collaboration to compete for opportunities to solve strategic research and development challenges. Dr. Ericsson also served as the NASA GSFC Program Manager for Small Business and Innovative Research within the Innovative Technology and Partnerships Office. Additionally, she served as the GSFC Deputy to the Chief Technologist for the Engineering and Technology Directorate; Headquarters Program Executive for Earth Science; Headquarters Business Executive for Space Science; and an Instrument Project Manager for instruments, which includes the James Webb Space Telescope. Her early engineering roles included the design, analysis, and build of robotics and altitude control systems. Ericsson also served as the Loaned Executive to the Combined Federal Campaign.

Dr. Ericsson is a champion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education and the future workforce. Throughout her career, she has been a board member for several national academies, universities, and K-12 institutions. Prior to her appointment, she was a mentor to many NASA interns and students, as well as Lead Advisor for a National Society of Black Engineers Jr. Chapter. Dr. Ericsson holds a Bachelor of Science in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in mechanical engineering, aerospace option from Howard University. Dr. Ericsson also earned leadership and management certificates from Radcliffe College and Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Ericsson is a recipient of numerous awards, including the Western Society of Engineers 2016 Washington Award; The Engineering Honor Society 2018 Tau Beta Pi Distinguished Alumnus award; and the top American Society of Mechanical Engineering award, the Ralph Coates Roe Medal (2022). Dr. Ericsson was the first African American female, as well as the first American, to receive a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Howard University, the aerospace option from Howard University, and the first African American female to receive a Ph.D. in engineering at NASA GSFC.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/17/2024.

Aprille Ericsson Speaking Topics

  • A Rocket Scientist Grows Up in Brooklyn, NY

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM/STEAM

  • A Cool Geek: STEM & Women in Science

  • How to Do Outstanding Technical Presentations

  • Brief History of Aerospace Technology and Current Achievements

  • Hidden and Modern Women Figures in the field of Aerospace

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Aprille Ericsson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as A Rocket Scientist Grows Up in Brooklyn, NY, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM/STEAM , A Cool Geek: STEM & Women in Science, How to Do Outstanding Technical Presentations, Brief History of Aerospace Technology and Current Achievements and Hidden and Modern Women Figures in the field of Aerospace. The estimated speaking fee range to book Aprille Ericsson for your event is available upon request. Aprille Ericsson 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 Alyssa Carson, Shayla Rivera, Emily Calandrelli, Amelia Rose Earhart and Jana Eggers. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Aprille Ericsson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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