Space Conference Speaker

Natalie Byrd

Student, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Natalie Byrd is a rising senior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, pursuing a double major in Spaceflight Operations and Aerospace Physiology with a minor in Human Factors. She serves as the lab manager for the Advanced Space Technology and Research Applications (ASTRA) Lab, where she supports research on technical and science-driven aerospace topics. Natalie is passionate about shaping the future of space exploration and advancing the field of space medicine.

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