Professor Danielle Wood serves as an Assistant Professor in the Program in Media Arts and Sciences within the Media Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Within the Media Lab, Prof. Wood leads the Space Enabled Research Group which seeks to advance justice in earth's complex systems using designs enabled by space. Prof. Wood is a scholar of societal development with a background that includes satellite design, earth science applications, systems engineering, and technology policy. In her research, Prof. Wood applies these skills to design innovative systems that harness space technology to address development challenges around the world. Prior to serving as faculty at MIT, Professor Wood held positions at NASA Headquarters, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Aerospace Corporation, Johns Hopkins University, and the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs. Prof. Wood studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she earned a PhD in engineering systems, SM in aeronautics and astronautics, SM in technology policy, and SB in aerospace engineering.
Learn more about Professor Wood's work at this site: https://www.media.mit.edu/groups/space-enabled/overview/
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Publications and Presentations
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Conference Papers
1. Wood, D., Polansky, J., Cho, M., “University Partnerships As A Model For Capability Building In Emerging Space Nations,” International Astronautical Congress, Jerusalem, Israel, October 2015.
2. Wood, D., “Sustainability of Small Satellite Programs Within Emerging Space Nations,” International Astronautical Congress, Toronto, Canada, September 29 – October 3, 2014.
3. Kazansky, Y., D. Wood, J. Sutherlun, “The Current And Potential Roles of Satellite Remote Sensing in the Campaign Against Malaria,” International Astronautical Congress, Toronto, Canada, September 29 – October 3, 2014.
4. Wood, D., “Management of Small Satellite Programs,” International Astronautical Congress, Beijing, China, September 23-27, 2013.
5. Wood, D., S. Pfotenhauer, W. Glover, D. Newman, “Disruptive Innovation in Public Service Sectors: Ambidexterity and the Role of Incumbents,” 8th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Brussels, Belgium, September 19-20, 2013.
6. Wood, D., “Analysis of Technology Transfer within Satellite Programs in Developing Countries using Systems Architecture,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Space 2013 Conference, September 9-11, 2013.
7. Pfotenhauer, S., D. Wood & D. Newman, “Measuring performance in complex science, technology and innovation strategies: A sociotechnical approach to indicator design,” 18th International Conference on Science and Technology Indicators, Berlin, Germany, September 4-6, 2013.
8. Wood, D., “Applying Systems Architecture to Technology Policy Research: Models of Space Activity in Developing Countries,” INCOSE International Symposium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 2013.
9. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Architectures of Small Satellite Programs in Developing Countries,” International Astronautical Congress, Naples, Italy, October 2012.
10. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Technology Transfer As A Means for Capability Building in Developing Country Space Programs,” International Astronautical Congress, Naples, Italy, October 2012.
11. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Technological Learning through International Collaboration: Lessons from the Field,” International Astronautical Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, October 2011.
12. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Transfer of Space Technology for Spinoff Application in Developing Countries: Past Examples and Future Potential,” International Astronautical Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, October 2011.
13. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “South Africa’s Space Journey: Stories from Yesterday and Decisions for Tomorrow,” International Astronautical Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, October 2011.
14. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “The Growth of Capability among Africa’s Space Programs: Understanding the Past and Contributing to the Future,” African Leadership Conference on Space Science and Technology for Sustainable Development, Mombasa, Kenya, September 2011.
15. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Capability Building, Partnership and Development: Analysis of the Space Activities of Equatorial Countries,” International Academy of Astronautics/NASRDA Symposium on the Equatorial Plane, Abuja, Nigeria, December 2010.
16. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Building Technological Capability Within Satellite Programs in Developing Countries,” International Astronautical Congress, Prague, Czech Republic, October 2010.
17. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “The Evolution of Satellite Programs in Developing Countries,” International Astronautical Congress, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, October 2009.
18. Wood, Danielle, “NASA Education and Research Opportunities Preparing Students for the Space Exploration Workforce,” International Astronautical Congress, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, October 2009.
19. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “A Framework for Evaluating National Space Activity,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Space 2009 Conference, Pasadena, California, September 2009.
20. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “International Collaboration on Satellite-Enabled Projects in Developing Countries,” Space, Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum, Huntsville, Alabama, February 2009.
21. Wood, D. and A. Weigel, “The Use of Satellite-Based Technology to Meet Needs in Developing Countries,” International Astronautical Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, October 2008.
22. Reimer, B. et al., “A Comparison of the Effect of a Low to Moderately Demanding Cognitive Task on Simulated Driving Performance and Heart Rate in Middle Aged and Young Adult Drivers,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Cyberworlds, Hangzou, China, 2008.
23. Laracy, J., D. Bador, D. Adams (Wood), A. Weigel, “Solar Power Satellites: Historical Perspectives with a Look to the Future,” Proceedings of AIAA Space 2007 Conference, Long Beach, California, September 2007.
24. Chung, S. al., “SPHERES Tethered Formation Flight Testbed: Advancements in Enabling NASA’s SPECS Mission”, Proceedings of SPIE ATIS Symposium, Orlando, Florida, May 2006.
25. Bell, A. and D. Adams (Wood), “Measuring the Effect of Cognitive Load on Driver Stress Using their Physiological Response,” Proceedings of the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics Regional Student Conference, Princeton, NJ, April 2005.
26. De Weck, O., D. Adams (Wood), et al., "Three Principles of Powered Flight: An Active Learning Approach", Proceedings of American Society for Engineering Education National Conference, Nashville, TN, 2003.
Invited Talks and Conference Presentations
1. Wood, D., “The Changing Global Space Community: Technology Policy Perspectives on Emerging Space Nations,” Research seminar presented to the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, October 2014.
2. Wood, D. et al, “Complex International Innovation Partnerships Pursuing Capacity Building in Satellite Projects and University Programs,” United Nations/Mexico Symposium on Basic Space Technology, Ensenada, Mexico, October 2014.
3. Bilodeau, Heitor, Hird, Pfotenahuer, Roos and Wood, “Complex International Science, Technology and Innovation Partnerships: Lessons for Canada,” Canadian Science Policy, Halifax, Canada, October 2014
4. Wood, D. et al, “Complex International Science, Technology and Innovation Partnerships,” Gordon Research Seminar, August 2014.
5. Wood, D., “Technological Learning within Emerging Satellite Programs in the Asia Pacific and Beyond,” MilSatCom Asia Pacific, Singapore, May 2014.
6. Wood, D., “Architecture of Complex Socio-Technical Systems: Using Systems Engineering to Analyze Emerging Satellite Programs in Developing Countries,” Public Lecture, Perdana School of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, Malaysian University of Technology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 7, 2013.
7. Wood, D., “Management of Small Satellite Program,” United Nations/United Arab Emirates Symposium on Basic Space Technology, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 20-23, 2013.
8. Wood, D., S. Pfotenhauer & D. Newman, “Collaborative International Innovation Partnerships: A Complex Institutional Approach to Foster Innovation and Learning,” Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy, Atlanta, Georgia, September 26-28, 2013.
9. Wood, D., “Satellite Programs in Emerging Space Countries,” National Autonomous University of Mexico, First Annual Meeting of the University Space Network, Mexico City, Mexico, December 2012, http://rue.unam.mx/rue_introduccion.html
10. Wood, D., “Architecture of Complex Socio-Technical Systems: Analysis of Emerging Satellite Programs in Developing Countries,” George Washington University Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, Research Seminar, Washington, DC, October 2012.
11. Wood, D., “Systems Thinking Development and Capability Building in Established and Emerging Space Programs,” Systems Thinking and Social Capabilities Knowledge Exchange Event, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, April 2012.http://lean.mit.edu/events/details/10-systems-thinking-and-social-capabilities-kee-at-mit
12. Wood, D., “International Collaboration to Enable Transfer, Learning and Management of Space Technology in Developing Countries,” Seminar, Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, April 2012.
http://www.rsis.edu.sg/networking/view_day.asp?id=1169&view_date=5-April-2012
13. Wood, D., “Satellite Programs in Emerging Space Nations: Focus on Africa and Asia,” Presentation to Australian Space Policy Unit, Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education, Canberra, Australia, March 2012.
14. Wood, D., “Architecting Small Satellite Programs: Opportunities for Capability Building and Spinoff Benefits,” United Nations Symposium on Small Satellite Programmes for Sustainable Development, Graz, Austria, September 2011.
15. Wood, D., “Emerging Satellite Programs in Africa and Asia: Systems Engineering and Project Management Approaches.” Systems Engineering Seminar, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, July 2011.
16. Wood, D., “The New Space Fairing Nation: Models for Space Activity in South Africa and Beyond,” South African Space Association Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, October 2010.
17. Wood, D., “Small Satellite Projects: Learning Opportunities for Satellite Systems Engineering Tools,” United Nations Symposium on Small Satellite Programmes for Sustainable Development, Graz, Austria, September 2010.
18. Wood, D., “Capability Building, Partnership and Development: Technological Learning via Satellite Activity in Developing Countries,” United Nations Workshop on Space Technology Applications for Socio-Economic Benefits, Istanbul, Turkey, September 2010.
19. Wood, D., “Space Technology for Developing Countries: A Research Agenda,” Space, Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum, Laurel, Maryland, February 2010.
20. Kobrick, R, D. Wood, et al, “Entering the Workforce and Strengthening the Global Community,” Plenary Panel Session, International Astronautical Congress, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, October 2009.
21. Wood, D., “Applications of GNSS and Other Satellite Technologies for Developing Countries,” Presentation to European Commission’s Satellite Navigation Team, Brussels, Belgium, August, 2009.
22. Santen, N. and D. Wood, “Exploring Historical Roots and Current Methodologies of Engineering Systems,” Second International Engineering Systems Symposium, Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 2009.
Research Magazine Articles and Poster Presentations
1. Wood, D., H. Davidz, D. Rhodes and M. So, “Government and Academia Study Systems Thinking Development,” NASA’s ASK Magazine, Issue 44, Fall 2011. Available at http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/602298main_44i_systems_thinking_development.pdf.
2. Balogh, W. and D. Wood, “Capacity Building in Space Technology Development in Africa,” African Skies, Accepted for Publication in Special Edition in honor of the Fourth African Leadership Conference on Space Science and Technology for Sustainable Development, 2011.
3. Danielle Adams (Wood), “Exploring the Super-Rotation of the Venus Atmosphere,” Poster Presentation, Chapman Conference on Venus Exploration, Key Largo, FL, February 2006.
4. Danielle Adams (Wood) and Chris Malow, “Humanitarian Systems Enabled by Space Solar Power,” Student Fellow & Poster Presentation, NASA Institute for Advance Concepts Conference, Seattle, Washington, October 2004.
Media Interviews and Coverage of Research Activities
1. Physics World, Article by A. Extance, “UAE fires up space agency with Mars mission,” November 2014.
2. ClimateWire Article by U. Irfan, “Drop in satellite costs pays dividends to developing countries.” August 10, 2011.http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/2011/08/10/4/
3. Scientific American Podcast, “Developing Countries Get in Satellite Game,” August 8, 2011. http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=developing-countries-get-in-satelli-11-08-08
4. MIT News Feature Article by J. Chu, “Satellites in the Developing World: An MIT Researcher looks at growing trend in a number of developing countries: national satellite programs,” August 4, 2011. http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2011/developing-satellites-0804.html
5. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Office of Education Video, “Goddard Summer Interns: Danielle Wood,”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIQoCn9eEf0, Summer 2011.
6. NASA Office of Education Feature announcing NASA OCIO Education Awards, Article by David Hitt, “Making Connections,” January 5, 2011.
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/making-connections-nasa-awards.html
7. NASA Office of Education Profile, “NASA Academy Participant and Jenkins Pre-Doctoral Fellow Danielle Wood.”http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/features/danielle-wood.html September 1, 2009.
8. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Video Profile, “Black History Month: Danielle Wood.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RskvDeF-Gew February 18, 2009.
Learn more about Professor Wood's work at this site: https://www.media.mit.edu/groups/space-enabled/overview/
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- PhD, Engineering Systems: Technology, Management and Policy, 2012
- SM, Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2008
- SM, Technology Policy, 2008
- SB, Aerospace Engineering, 2005
Publications and Presentations
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
- Kazansky, Y., D. Wood and J. Sutherlun, “The Current and Potential Role of Satellite Remote Sensing in the Campaign Against Malaria,” Acta Astronautica, Vol 121, April – May 2016, Pages 292-305. http://doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2015.09.021
- Pfotenhauer, S., Wood, D., Roos, D., and D. Newman, “Architecting complex international science, technology and innovation partnerships (CISTIPs): A study of four global MIT collaborations,” Technological Forecasting and Social Change,Vol 104, March 2016, Pages 38-56. http://doi:10.1016/j.techfore.2015.12.006
- Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Architectures of Small Satellite Programs in Developing Countries,” Acta Astronautica, Vol 97, April – May 2014, pp 109-121. http://dx.doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2013.12.015
- Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Technological learning through international collaboration: Lessons from the field,” Acta Astronautica, February-March 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2012.09.014
- Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “A Framework for Evaluating National Space Activity,” Acta Astronautica,Vol 73, April-May 2012, p 221-236, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2011.11.013.
- Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Charting the Evolution of Satellite Programs in Developing Countries – The Space Technology Ladder,” Space Policy, Vol 28, Issue 1, February 2012, p15-24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spacepol.2011.11.001.
- Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Building Technological Capability within Satellite Programs in Developing Countries.” Acta Astronautica, Vol 69, Issues 11-12, December 2011, p1110-1122, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2011.06.008.
Conference Papers
1. Wood, D., Polansky, J., Cho, M., “University Partnerships As A Model For Capability Building In Emerging Space Nations,” International Astronautical Congress, Jerusalem, Israel, October 2015.
2. Wood, D., “Sustainability of Small Satellite Programs Within Emerging Space Nations,” International Astronautical Congress, Toronto, Canada, September 29 – October 3, 2014.
3. Kazansky, Y., D. Wood, J. Sutherlun, “The Current And Potential Roles of Satellite Remote Sensing in the Campaign Against Malaria,” International Astronautical Congress, Toronto, Canada, September 29 – October 3, 2014.
4. Wood, D., “Management of Small Satellite Programs,” International Astronautical Congress, Beijing, China, September 23-27, 2013.
5. Wood, D., S. Pfotenhauer, W. Glover, D. Newman, “Disruptive Innovation in Public Service Sectors: Ambidexterity and the Role of Incumbents,” 8th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Brussels, Belgium, September 19-20, 2013.
6. Wood, D., “Analysis of Technology Transfer within Satellite Programs in Developing Countries using Systems Architecture,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Space 2013 Conference, September 9-11, 2013.
7. Pfotenhauer, S., D. Wood & D. Newman, “Measuring performance in complex science, technology and innovation strategies: A sociotechnical approach to indicator design,” 18th International Conference on Science and Technology Indicators, Berlin, Germany, September 4-6, 2013.
8. Wood, D., “Applying Systems Architecture to Technology Policy Research: Models of Space Activity in Developing Countries,” INCOSE International Symposium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 2013.
9. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Architectures of Small Satellite Programs in Developing Countries,” International Astronautical Congress, Naples, Italy, October 2012.
10. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Technology Transfer As A Means for Capability Building in Developing Country Space Programs,” International Astronautical Congress, Naples, Italy, October 2012.
11. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Technological Learning through International Collaboration: Lessons from the Field,” International Astronautical Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, October 2011.
12. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Transfer of Space Technology for Spinoff Application in Developing Countries: Past Examples and Future Potential,” International Astronautical Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, October 2011.
13. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “South Africa’s Space Journey: Stories from Yesterday and Decisions for Tomorrow,” International Astronautical Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, October 2011.
14. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “The Growth of Capability among Africa’s Space Programs: Understanding the Past and Contributing to the Future,” African Leadership Conference on Space Science and Technology for Sustainable Development, Mombasa, Kenya, September 2011.
15. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Capability Building, Partnership and Development: Analysis of the Space Activities of Equatorial Countries,” International Academy of Astronautics/NASRDA Symposium on the Equatorial Plane, Abuja, Nigeria, December 2010.
16. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “Building Technological Capability Within Satellite Programs in Developing Countries,” International Astronautical Congress, Prague, Czech Republic, October 2010.
17. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “The Evolution of Satellite Programs in Developing Countries,” International Astronautical Congress, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, October 2009.
18. Wood, Danielle, “NASA Education and Research Opportunities Preparing Students for the Space Exploration Workforce,” International Astronautical Congress, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, October 2009.
19. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “A Framework for Evaluating National Space Activity,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Space 2009 Conference, Pasadena, California, September 2009.
20. Wood, D. & A. Weigel, “International Collaboration on Satellite-Enabled Projects in Developing Countries,” Space, Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum, Huntsville, Alabama, February 2009.
21. Wood, D. and A. Weigel, “The Use of Satellite-Based Technology to Meet Needs in Developing Countries,” International Astronautical Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, October 2008.
22. Reimer, B. et al., “A Comparison of the Effect of a Low to Moderately Demanding Cognitive Task on Simulated Driving Performance and Heart Rate in Middle Aged and Young Adult Drivers,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Cyberworlds, Hangzou, China, 2008.
23. Laracy, J., D. Bador, D. Adams (Wood), A. Weigel, “Solar Power Satellites: Historical Perspectives with a Look to the Future,” Proceedings of AIAA Space 2007 Conference, Long Beach, California, September 2007.
24. Chung, S. al., “SPHERES Tethered Formation Flight Testbed: Advancements in Enabling NASA’s SPECS Mission”, Proceedings of SPIE ATIS Symposium, Orlando, Florida, May 2006.
25. Bell, A. and D. Adams (Wood), “Measuring the Effect of Cognitive Load on Driver Stress Using their Physiological Response,” Proceedings of the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics Regional Student Conference, Princeton, NJ, April 2005.
26. De Weck, O., D. Adams (Wood), et al., "Three Principles of Powered Flight: An Active Learning Approach", Proceedings of American Society for Engineering Education National Conference, Nashville, TN, 2003.
Invited Talks and Conference Presentations
1. Wood, D., “The Changing Global Space Community: Technology Policy Perspectives on Emerging Space Nations,” Research seminar presented to the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, October 2014.
2. Wood, D. et al, “Complex International Innovation Partnerships Pursuing Capacity Building in Satellite Projects and University Programs,” United Nations/Mexico Symposium on Basic Space Technology, Ensenada, Mexico, October 2014.
3. Bilodeau, Heitor, Hird, Pfotenahuer, Roos and Wood, “Complex International Science, Technology and Innovation Partnerships: Lessons for Canada,” Canadian Science Policy, Halifax, Canada, October 2014
4. Wood, D. et al, “Complex International Science, Technology and Innovation Partnerships,” Gordon Research Seminar, August 2014.
5. Wood, D., “Technological Learning within Emerging Satellite Programs in the Asia Pacific and Beyond,” MilSatCom Asia Pacific, Singapore, May 2014.
6. Wood, D., “Architecture of Complex Socio-Technical Systems: Using Systems Engineering to Analyze Emerging Satellite Programs in Developing Countries,” Public Lecture, Perdana School of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, Malaysian University of Technology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 7, 2013.
7. Wood, D., “Management of Small Satellite Program,” United Nations/United Arab Emirates Symposium on Basic Space Technology, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 20-23, 2013.
8. Wood, D., S. Pfotenhauer & D. Newman, “Collaborative International Innovation Partnerships: A Complex Institutional Approach to Foster Innovation and Learning,” Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy, Atlanta, Georgia, September 26-28, 2013.
9. Wood, D., “Satellite Programs in Emerging Space Countries,” National Autonomous University of Mexico, First Annual Meeting of the University Space Network, Mexico City, Mexico, December 2012, http://rue.unam.mx/rue_introduccion.html
10. Wood, D., “Architecture of Complex Socio-Technical Systems: Analysis of Emerging Satellite Programs in Developing Countries,” George Washington University Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, Research Seminar, Washington, DC, October 2012.
11. Wood, D., “Systems Thinking Development and Capability Building in Established and Emerging Space Programs,” Systems Thinking and Social Capabilities Knowledge Exchange Event, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, April 2012.http://lean.mit.edu/events/details/10-systems-thinking-and-social-capabilities-kee-at-mit
12. Wood, D., “International Collaboration to Enable Transfer, Learning and Management of Space Technology in Developing Countries,” Seminar, Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, April 2012.
http://www.rsis.edu.sg/networking/view_day.asp?id=1169&view_date=5-April-2012
13. Wood, D., “Satellite Programs in Emerging Space Nations: Focus on Africa and Asia,” Presentation to Australian Space Policy Unit, Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education, Canberra, Australia, March 2012.
14. Wood, D., “Architecting Small Satellite Programs: Opportunities for Capability Building and Spinoff Benefits,” United Nations Symposium on Small Satellite Programmes for Sustainable Development, Graz, Austria, September 2011.
15. Wood, D., “Emerging Satellite Programs in Africa and Asia: Systems Engineering and Project Management Approaches.” Systems Engineering Seminar, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, July 2011.
16. Wood, D., “The New Space Fairing Nation: Models for Space Activity in South Africa and Beyond,” South African Space Association Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, October 2010.
17. Wood, D., “Small Satellite Projects: Learning Opportunities for Satellite Systems Engineering Tools,” United Nations Symposium on Small Satellite Programmes for Sustainable Development, Graz, Austria, September 2010.
18. Wood, D., “Capability Building, Partnership and Development: Technological Learning via Satellite Activity in Developing Countries,” United Nations Workshop on Space Technology Applications for Socio-Economic Benefits, Istanbul, Turkey, September 2010.
19. Wood, D., “Space Technology for Developing Countries: A Research Agenda,” Space, Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum, Laurel, Maryland, February 2010.
20. Kobrick, R, D. Wood, et al, “Entering the Workforce and Strengthening the Global Community,” Plenary Panel Session, International Astronautical Congress, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, October 2009.
21. Wood, D., “Applications of GNSS and Other Satellite Technologies for Developing Countries,” Presentation to European Commission’s Satellite Navigation Team, Brussels, Belgium, August, 2009.
22. Santen, N. and D. Wood, “Exploring Historical Roots and Current Methodologies of Engineering Systems,” Second International Engineering Systems Symposium, Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 2009.
Research Magazine Articles and Poster Presentations
1. Wood, D., H. Davidz, D. Rhodes and M. So, “Government and Academia Study Systems Thinking Development,” NASA’s ASK Magazine, Issue 44, Fall 2011. Available at http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/602298main_44i_systems_thinking_development.pdf.
2. Balogh, W. and D. Wood, “Capacity Building in Space Technology Development in Africa,” African Skies, Accepted for Publication in Special Edition in honor of the Fourth African Leadership Conference on Space Science and Technology for Sustainable Development, 2011.
3. Danielle Adams (Wood), “Exploring the Super-Rotation of the Venus Atmosphere,” Poster Presentation, Chapman Conference on Venus Exploration, Key Largo, FL, February 2006.
4. Danielle Adams (Wood) and Chris Malow, “Humanitarian Systems Enabled by Space Solar Power,” Student Fellow & Poster Presentation, NASA Institute for Advance Concepts Conference, Seattle, Washington, October 2004.
Media Interviews and Coverage of Research Activities
1. Physics World, Article by A. Extance, “UAE fires up space agency with Mars mission,” November 2014.
2. ClimateWire Article by U. Irfan, “Drop in satellite costs pays dividends to developing countries.” August 10, 2011.http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/2011/08/10/4/
3. Scientific American Podcast, “Developing Countries Get in Satellite Game,” August 8, 2011. http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=developing-countries-get-in-satelli-11-08-08
4. MIT News Feature Article by J. Chu, “Satellites in the Developing World: An MIT Researcher looks at growing trend in a number of developing countries: national satellite programs,” August 4, 2011. http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2011/developing-satellites-0804.html
5. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Office of Education Video, “Goddard Summer Interns: Danielle Wood,”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIQoCn9eEf0, Summer 2011.
6. NASA Office of Education Feature announcing NASA OCIO Education Awards, Article by David Hitt, “Making Connections,” January 5, 2011.
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/making-connections-nasa-awards.html
7. NASA Office of Education Profile, “NASA Academy Participant and Jenkins Pre-Doctoral Fellow Danielle Wood.”http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/features/danielle-wood.html September 1, 2009.
8. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Video Profile, “Black History Month: Danielle Wood.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RskvDeF-Gew February 18, 2009.
