Elizabeth Howell
Astronaut | Space Exploration and the Future of Humanity
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Elizabeth Howell is a Canadian astronaut and science journalist who has covered space exploration for over a decade. Selected as one of the Canadian Space Agency's astronaut candidates in 2009, she has since completed astronaut training and participated in missions to the International Space Station.
Howell's research on the psychological and physiological impacts of long-duration spaceflight has been widely published. Her keynotes offer a unique insider's perspective on the past, present, and future of human space exploration, inspiring audiences to consider our role in the cosmos.
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How we can improve maternal healthcare -- before, during and after pregnancy
Shocking, but true: the United States has the highest rate of deaths for new mothers of any developed country -- and 60 percent of them are preventable. With clarity and urgency, physician Elizabeth Howell explains the causes of maternal mortality and shares ways for hospitals and doctors to make pregnancy safer for women before, during and after childbirth.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDMED 2018 | 2018 | 🇺🇸Palm Springs, United States |
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