Lunar Innovations: How are humans going to survive long-term on the Moon? What will they need, and where should an innovator start? What will they need, and where should an innovator start? From identifying areas of opportunity to filing for a patent, learn how one innovator designed multiple systems for lunar use. Strickland will describe how to find a problem worth solving, how to develop solutions, and how to evaluate those solutions by describing uses for Moon dust and how to rescue astronauts far from any hospitals.
Whether you’re just starting out or already navigating the complex world of innovation, Strawberry Innovation takes you through the entire life cycle of an idea—from identifying problems worth solving, to building a solid business case, and evaluating its market potential. Strickland has worked at multiple Fortune500 companies and navigated their paths to patents. Inventors and innovators within smaller companies or independently will also benefit from this practical advice.
With relatable stories, practical advice, and hard-earned lessons, Strickland offers an insider’s view on how to get your ideas patented and seen. Strickland co-invented multiple systems with U.S. and international patents. She reveals what it takes to innovate and showcase the value of your ideas in a competitive landscape.
About the Speaker: With almost 20 years in the aerospace industry, Julie N. Strickland is an experienced engineer, program manager, and innovator. She earned her degree in mechanical engineering so that she could facilitate space exploration. From 2020 to 2024, she worked on the design of the next-generation spacesuit. She is a space enthusiast to her core.