2021 Earth Science Technology Forum

The 2021 Earth Science Technology Forum (ESTF2021) was held virtually again this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ESTF2021 consisted of eight virtual sessions, held on Thursdays from May through early July. Each 2.5-hour session included a targeted set of technology presentations around an Earth science theme, followed by a panel discussion.

The 18th forum hosted by the NASA Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO), ESTF2021 showcased a broad array of technology research and development projects related to NASA’s Earth science endeavors. Over 650 attendees registered for the event.

The full conference proceedings, including presentation files and video recordings of the talks, are available below by session

ESTF2021 Sessions

1:30-2:00 EDT Welcome Plenary (pdf) (video) with Karen St. Germain, NASA Earth Science Division Director

2:00-4:30 EDT Life on Land: Biology, Vegetation, and Ecosystems

Panelist Presentations:

Additional NASA Panelists:

  • Jacqueline Le Moigne, ESTO Advanced Information Systems Technology Program
  • Hank Margolis, Terrestrial Ecology Program
  • Woody Turner, Biological Diversity Research Program / Ecological Forecasting Applied Sciences Program

Panelist Presentations:

Additional NASA Panelists:

  • Laura Lorenzoni, Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry Program
  • Laura Rogers, ESTO Advanced Information Systems Technology Program
  • Joel Scott, Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry Program

Panelist Presentations:

Additional NASA Panelists:

  • Gail Skofronick Jackson, Weather and Atmospheric Dynamics Program
  • Amber Emory, ESTO Advanced Component Technologies Program

Panelist Presentations:

Additional NASA Panelists:

  • Bob Connerton, Earth Science Technology Office
  • Hal Maring, Atmospheric Composition Focus Area Lead and ACCP Program Scientist

Panelist Presentations:

Additional NASA Panelists:

  • David Green, Applied Sciences, Disasters Program
  • Michael Seablom, ESTO Advanced Information Systems Technology Program

Panelist Presentations:

Additional NASA Panelists:

  • Richard Eckman, Atmospheric Modeling and Analysis Program
  • Keith Murray, Earth Science Technology Office

Panelist Presentations:

Additional NASA Panelists:

  • Marge Cole, Earth Science Technology Office
  • Jared Entin, Global Water and Energy Cycle Focus Area

Panelist Presentations:

Additional NASA Panelists:

  • Pam Millar, Earth Science Technology Office
  • Ben Phillips, Earth Surface and Interior Focus Area

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