The Center for Science, Technology, and Society and the Department of History and Political Science warmly invite all members of the Missouri S&T community to the following guest lecture.

U.S. National Security Space: Seizing New Opportunities and Facing New Challenges

By Chirag Parikh

CHIRAG PARIKH is the Deputy Director for the Office of Counterproliferation at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). In this capacity, he is responsible for leading the organization in geospatial-intelligence analysis and production of worldwide research, development, testing, production, and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), missiles, space and counterspace capabilities, and advanced technology weapons.

From 2010-2016, Mr. Parikh served at the White House as the Director of Space Policy on the National Security Council. In this position, he was responsible for advising the President of the United States and the National Security Advisor on civil, commercial, and national security space matters supporting national security and foreign policy goals.