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Each May, Space Center Houston celebrates the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) professionals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics that have advanced the past, present and future of space flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of this year\u2019s celebration, Space Center Houston has partnered with the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation<\/a> to spotlight early-career AAPI professionals in the aerospace industry. Hear insights and inspiration from these young aerospace professionals as they navigate building their careers in the industry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The events in this speaker series are included with general admission to Space Center Houston for these days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, May 17
Vikas Patel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2023 & 2024 Astronaut Scholar at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Saturday, May 24
Samantha Sequeira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2022 Astronaut Scholar at Florida Institute of Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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