Jordan Evans manages the Mechanical Systems Division of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, responsible for leading 700 engineers and scientists in the development of advanced robotic systems for the exploration of our universe.

For 7 years, in roles as both the Engineering Development and Operations Manager and Deputy Flight System Manager for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) "Curiosity" rover project, Mr. Evans led the MSL team through the challenges of design, assembly, testing, and ultimately through early operations on the surface of Mars.

Prior to and since landing, Jordan has shared those challenges with the national and international media and as a speaker at numerous conferences, including TEDx, Compute Midwest, the Campanile Foundation, IEEE Aerospace Conference, American Urological Association, and the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.

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