Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with former AFRL commander and now CEO of the Space Foundation Maj Gen (Ret) Heather Pringle to discuss her career in systems engineering and leadership.
Time Stamps
(00:00) Introduction
(03:52) 1991 Denied recognition for Marine 18
(07:55) Projects worked on as a Human Factors engineer
(11:37) Combination of engineering, physiology and psychology
(14:45) Importance of diversity of thought
(18:00) Experience diversity leading to problem-solving
(20:15) RPA Impact on Human Factors Engineering
(25:40) Rundwon of AFRL
(29:18) Strategic objective as the commander
(33:23) Why are research labs branch-specific if the future fight is joint?
(40:18) Innovation requiring new use cases of old technology
(44:30) How to balance innovation and bureaucracy
(48:35) Advice for cadets
The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.
Andrew Cormier
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Maj Gen (Ret) Heather Pringle
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherpringle
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