Senior Principal Materials Engineer Relativity Space Long Beach, California, United States
Discover actionable strategies for navigating career transitions and achieving success in challenging fields with insights from Wendy Fan, a former chemist turned rocket engineer. Drawing from her own experiences, Wendy will share how the interplay of mentoring, passion, perseverance, and seizing opportunities guided her journey. During her tenure at SpaceX, Wendy played a pivotal role in creating breakthrough materials for flight, including the reusable thermal protection for Falcon and primary heat shield on Crew Dragon. Ironically, in 2006, as a mid-career lab chemist, Wendy almost quit science to become a patent agent. Today, she enjoys nothing more than solving extreme materials challenges. What helped Wendy rekindle her passion and led her to her destiny? She’ll share her experiences and tips on transforming complex challenges into enjoyable pursuits, while learning how to thrive amidst change. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Wendy's expertise and embark on your journey of professional transformation.
Learning Objectives:
Develop core strengths through focused practice and application.
Identify and bridge skill gaps through targeted learning and development.
Apply acquired skills to tackle impactful real-world challenges.
