Michael M. Watkins

Michael M. Watkins

Keynote Speaker: Director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL)

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Michael M. Watkins Biography

Dr. Michael M. Watkins became Director of JPL on July 1, 2016. In this role he also serves as a vice president of the California Institute of Technology, which staffs and manages JPL for NASA. Watkins, an engineer and scientist, previously was on the staff of JPL for 22 years. In 2015-16 he spent a year at the University of Texas at Austin, where he held the Clare Cockrell Williams Chair in Engineering and was director of the university’s Center for Space Research. Watkins served as project scientist for the GRACE, GRAIL and GRACE Follow-On missions. He was an originator of the concept for the GRACE mission, which uses a pair of Earth-orbiting satellites to make detailed measurements of Earth's gravity field anomalies.

Watkins holds bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degrees in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He has published in both engineering and science, contributed more than 100 conference presentations, and serves or served on the boards of numerous international scientific and engineering societies. In addition, he has taught estimation, filtering theory and system engineering at the University of Texas at Austin and at Caltech.

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Michael M. Watkins Videos

The Mars 2020 Mission and Robotic Exploration at JPL / Caltech
Michael Watkins Interview with Evan Smith

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Michael M. Watkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Space, Motivational and Leadership. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Michael M. Watkins can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tim Ellis, Joost van Dreunen and Benjamin Hubert. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael M. Watkins for an upcoming event.

Michael M. Watkins Videos

The Mars 2020 Mission and Robotic Exploration at JPL / Caltech
Michael Watkins Interview with Evan Smith
  • How do I book Michael M. Watkins to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Michael M. Watkins for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Michael M. Watkins, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michael M. Watkins, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Michael M. Watkins speak about?

    Michael M. Watkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Space, Motivational, Leadership, Education, Technology, Innovation and Inspirational.
  • Who is the agent for Michael M. Watkins?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael M. Watkins for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michael M. Watkins for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Michael M. Watkins or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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