
#TODAY at @sxsw: A Conversation with @DavaExplorer "Breaking Through Barriers to Innovation: Lessons from Space and Earth" Austin Marriott Salon 6-8 4PM CT 🔗schedule.sxsw.com/events/PP11484…
Dava Newman
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@DavaExplorer
@MIT Apollo Professor: Explorer-Engineer-Educator-Leader #STEAMD science, tech, engineering, arts, math, design. Former @NASA Deputy Admin & @MediaLab Director.

#TODAY at @sxsw: A Conversation with @DavaExplorer "Breaking Through Barriers to Innovation: Lessons from Space and Earth" Austin Marriott Salon 6-8 4PM CT 🔗schedule.sxsw.com/events/PP11484…

20 to 30 percent of all breast tumors are diagnosed between regular screenings. For people at high risk for breast cancer, frequent ultrasound scanning — in addition to regular mammograms — can help detect tumors early. A portable ultrasound scanner developed by researchers in the @cdecoders group led by Prof. @dagdevirencanan could make it easier for breast ultrasounds to be performed more often, either at home or at a doctor’s office. news.mit.edu/2026/portable-…








After a successful launch, Crew-12 is en route to the @Space_Station, scheduled to arrive at about 3:15pm ET (2015 UTC) on Feb. 14. Learn when and where to watch—with or without a Valentine: go.nasa.gov/4qz1Wig













Our new report identifies 11 science objectives for the first human missions to #Mars, with searching for evidence of existing or past life on Mars being the top priority. Learn more: ow.ly/UCW650XGxMY





On December 9, we'll share findings from a new National Academies report on high-priority scientific goals for human missions to #Mars — including opportunities to search for signs of life beyond Earth. Register to learn more: ow.ly/xOKI50XE9a2


Our new report identifies 11 science objectives for the first human missions to #Mars, with searching for evidence of existing or past life on Mars being the top priority. Learn more: ow.ly/UCW650XGxMY