Life Among the Stars
Thursday, March 20, 2025

Pathways to Aviation is teaming up with the University of Nevada, Reno, the UNR School of Engineering and the Washoe County School District to host an extraordinary evening of aviation and aerospace amazement. Join us on March 20, 2025 in UNR’s Joe Crowley Student Union for an inspiring Life Among the Stars program.

Event Agenda

5:00pm – Career Readiness Exhibit opens
6:15pm – Exhibit closes
6:30pm – Presentation
8:00pm – Presentation concludes

Our Featured Speaker

Mae Jemison, M.D.

Dr. Mae Jemison, physician, engineer, educator and entrepreneur, was the first woman of color in the world to go into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour and was a NASA astronaut for six years. She is the Principal for the 100 Year Starship Project and her leadership and vision provides guidance and direction for the foundation and in fulfilling its goal of ensuring all the capabilities for a successful human journey to another star will exist by 2112.

Medicine in Space

Admission

The event is free of charge! 

You must RSVP to be admitted into the event.

Note to Students and Job Seekers – You’re invited to create a career profile and enhance your job readiness, Register as a New User on this website. We’ll guide you through a step-by-step journey to identify your skills, improve your resume, and prepare you to win interviews.

Sponsorship

We’re accepting sponsorship contributions to offset event expenses and help fund unique and informative quarterly workshops and continual coaching and mentoring efforts, organized by Pathways to Aviation. CLICK HERE to download the Life Among the Stars Sponsorship flyer.

The George Gillemot Foundation

Industry Exhibit

We’re hosting an exhibit of aviation industry companies and organizations during the reception. It’s a great opportunity for guests to learn more about the industry and, for students and job seekers, an incredible way to establish connections and discuss career possibilities. CLICK HERE to view Exhibitor details.

We’re excited to visit with the following exhibitors…
Abaris Training Resources
Nevada NASA Space Grant Consortium
NV Flight
Pathways to Aviation
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
UNR Aerospace Club
UNR College of Engineering
UNR College of Science
UNR Fleischmann Planetarium
WAI Sierra Battle Born