Paul Dye

Appearing Courtesy of Lynn & Lenny Snyder

Paul Dye has four decades of aviation experience as an engineer, builder and pilot. He retired from NASA in 2013 as the longest-serving flight director in history and the leader of several missions. He has received a NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, three NASA Exceptional Service Medals and a Presidential Medal. 

Dye is now a leadership consultant and speaker as well as the former editor-in-chief of Kitplanes magazine. His book is "Shuttle, Houston: My Life in the Center Seat of Mission Control."

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Awards: No literary awards, but NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal and NASA Exceptional Service medal (three times)

Shuttle, Houston

NASA's space shuttle missions helped to lay the groundwork for our space age. Join Paul Dye, NASA's longest serving flight director, as he shares insight into decision-making and stories on the amazing work that the astronauts and directors completed over the decades.

Science Stage (Seats 1000)
Sun, Mar 7, 2021, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Science / Medicine / Technology
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Panelist: Paul Dye
Moderator: George Jenson