Fireside Chat with Chris Birch, MIT PhD ’15

MIT TLC

How Technical Leadership Skills Launched Chris Birch to New Heights.

MIT Building 34-101

Achieving lofty goals is in Chris Birch’s DNA. She conducted original research in synthetic biology, microfluidics, and infectious disease while earning a PhD in biological engineering at MIT. She then taught at the University of California and Caltech before joining the U.S. Cycling National Team, where she won 11 National Championships and three World Cup medals. Now she is a NASA astronaut working to reach her highest goal – flying to the International Space Station and beyond.Join us for a Fireside Chat with Chris Birch, MIT PhD ’15. Hear about Chris’s remarkable achievements and the leadership principles that have guided her journey.Hosted by Technical Leadership and Communication Programs - Distinguished Speaker Series.

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Fireside Chat with Chris Birch, MIT PhD ’15

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