Building the Future of Texas’ Space Workforce
This month’s Ecosystem Space meetup at Capital Factory once again highlighted why the Austin Metro is quickly becoming a hub for space innovation. The energy in the room was both inspiring and pragmatic — a mix of engineers, educators, entrepreneurs, and advocates all united around a central challenge: how do we grow and sustain the space workforce in Texas?
The event topic centered on Space Workforce Development, which brought together thought leaders and innovators who understand that the future of the space industry relies not only on rockets and research, but on people and skilled trades. The discussion focused on identifying the STEM and trade skills that “Big Space” companies and agile startups alike need to thrive, and how Texas can position itself as a leader in developing that talent.
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3D Printing, EV Retrofits, and Climate Conversations: A Night with Austin’s Green Leaders
I had the chance to attend my very first Austin Sustainability Professionals event, and it was everything I hoped for and more.
What makes this group special is that it isn’t an organization you’ll find on a website or social media. It’s more of a word-of-mouth community — a grassroots, invite-only network of people across industries who are advancing sustainability in Central Texas. From climatetech founders to corporate sustainability leads, from nonprofit advocates to circular economy innovators, this group is full of changemakers doing real, on-the-ground work to build a more sustainable world (here in Austin).
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(Un)Employment in the Age of AI: Reflections of an AI Optimist
I went to the Capital Factory in downtown Austin for a thought-provoking keynote titled “(Un)employment in the Age of AI.” Part of The Age of AI series — a monthly event known for sparking deep conversations and big questions — this talk by Oliver Emberton explored how artificial intelligence is transforming the very meaning of work.
The premise was bold yet disarmingly simple: AI isn’t here to take your job — it’s here to take everyone’s jobs. But rather than deliver a doomsday narrative, Emberton offered a surprisingly optimistic vision of how automation and intelligence could reshape society for the better, if we choose to guide it responsibly.
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2025 Mitchell Sustainability Symposium: A Day of Learning, Connection, and Inspiration
The University of Texas at Austin hosted the 2025 Mitchell Sustainability Symposium at the William C. Powers Student Activity Center. This event brought together faculty, students, sustainability experts, and community members to examine the state of sustainability on campus and explore its broader impact on education, research, and community engagement.
With a packed agenda from morning networking to student lightning talks, the symposium showcased the university’s role as both an innovator and facilitator in the sustainability space. Below is an overview of the key sessions and highlights.
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