Dr. Dava Newman is a Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems at MIT, a MacVicar Faculty Fellow, a Harvard-MIT Health, Sciences and Technology Affiliate Faculty Member and is the Director of the Technology and Policy Program. She conducts multidisciplinary efforts combining aerospace bioengineering, human-in-the-loop dynamics and control modeling, biomechanics, human interface technology, life sciences, and systems analysis and design. Dr. Newman served as a member of the NRC Committee on Advanced Technology for Human Support in Space and the Committee on Engineering Challenges to the Long-Term Operation of the International Space Station, as well as participated in the Space Studies Board Space Policy Workshop, and the Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board’s Steering Committee for the Human and Robotic Workshops. She strengthens the Board’s understanding in issues involving humans in space and human/machine interface, space policy, and assessing emerging technologies.