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Sage Sherman
Program Advisor, US Department of State
Tuesday, Apr. 15 | 10 a.m. | AERO 232

Abstract: This interactive lecture will provide students with an overview of the Electrical Power System (EPS) needed for spacecraft. This lecture will start by illustrating the key components and functions of an EPS, but it will then provide technological insight into EPS power source options, where we will discuss their implementation and ways to assess their capabilities. We will discuss design considerations and implications for using each power source in a spacecraft’s EPS. This lecture will also touch upon fault tolerance considerations and conclude with a deep dive into the EPS used aboard Apollo to illustrate system integration and operational considerations. The lecture will conclude with an elaboration of Dr. Sherman’s teaching vision and pedagogical methods. Ìý

Bio: Dr. Sage Sherman is currently serving as a Program Advisor for the US Department of State through the AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship program. In this role, Sage oversees the development and implementation of international security programs with our foreign partners. Prior to his current role, Sage was a Postdoctoral Associate within the Bioastronautics Laboratory at the Â鶹ӰԺ. Dr. Sherman received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at CU Â鶹ӰԺ in 2023, where he also obtained graduate certificates in Global Engineering and College Teaching. His work focuses on understanding and improving human performance within aerospace personnel, specifically focusing on performance elements related to operational cognition. Previous research investigations include stochastic resonance, neuromodulation, virtual reality training, human interaction with embedded autonomous systems, and cognitive security.Ìý