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Solving Environmental and Outer Space Challenges through Systems Thinking with Dr. Harry Lambright

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Harry Lambright, Professor of Public Administration, International Affairs, and Political Science and the University of Syracuse and Academy Fellow, to discuss management concepts learned from NASA, how environmental studies intersect with space policy, and how government can persist over many years to solve grand challenges. Mentioned Books: Lambright, W., NASA and Politics of Climate Research: Satellites and Rising Seas. Palgrave, 2023.Eggers, W...

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Harry Lambright, Professor of Public Administration, International Affairs, and Political Science and the University of Syracuse and Academy Fellow,  to discuss management concepts learned from NASA, how environmental studies intersect with space policy, and how government can persist over many years to solve grand challenges. 

Mentioned Books:

  • Lambright, W., NASA and Politics of Climate Research: Satellites and Rising Seas. Palgrave, 2023.
  • Eggers, W and Kettl, D., Bridgebuilders: How Government Can Transcend Boundaries to Solve Big Problems. Harvard Business Review Press, 2023.


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