An Astronaut’s Journey: Former NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps: Research Days Keynote Address 2026

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"An Astronaut’s Journey
Research Days Keynote Featuring Astronaut Jeanette Epps

7 p.m. | Tuesday, April 28 | Anderson Center Chamber Hall

Step beyond Earth and into the extraordinary.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as astronaut Jeanette Epps takes the stage as the keynote speaker for Binghamton University’s 2026 Research Days and Festival of the Arts. A trailblazer in science, intelligence, and space exploration, Epps will share her remarkable journey from Syracuse to orbit and beyond.

An aerospace engineer, former CIA intelligence officer, and veteran of more than 233 days aboard the International Space Station, Epps brings a rare and powerful perspective on perseverance, innovation, and discovery. Her story is one of breaking barriers, pushing limits, and redefining what is possible through research and determination.

Whether you are passionate about science, exploring career paths, or simply inspired by stories of achievement at the highest level, this keynote will challenge you to think bigger and reach further.

This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff.

Sponsored by the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development, the Division of Research, the McNair Scholars Program, the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program."

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