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geanne lebbink(she/her)
lecturer space engineering at hogeschool inholland
about
i’m geanne, i work at inholland university of applied sciences delft at aeronautical engineering as a lecturer for the space engineering minor. here i get to share the exiting world of satellites to the new generation of engineering students in an effort of bringing space down to earth. i bring 18yrs of experience from the commercial space sector on developing cubesats to the students and with them we develop our own satellite called inhollandsat-1. this ~6 [kg] satellite is intended to reach space in 2028 which is integral part of the study as a hands-on real-world project for our students.
i want young women to know that…
i want young women to know that… you belong! space is sadly often regarded as a domain “for men” which is false. this stems from archaic word choices e.g. “manned-spaceflight” instead of the inclusive ‘human-spaceflight’ alternative. women are a vital and integral part of the space engineering domain, whether it be space systems engineers, mission managers, mechanical, software and electrical engineers and technicians, female colleagues have always been present and part of the development of satellites in the 18yrs that i work in this sector. to inholland students i share that each of us has a place in space engineering!
hogeschool inholland
inholland university of applied sciences develops and offers practical knowledge to people who want to make a difference for a resilient and sustainable society. in our society, the influence and importance of technology is growing exponentially, from cybersecurity to aeronautical engineering and from construction engineering to ict. inholland is working towards an inclusive society in which everyone has equal opportunities. in the development and use of technology, it is important to involve people from different backgrounds, genders, and ages. by stimulating the power of diversity among students and staff and recognizing different backgrounds, we learn to look at things from different perspectives. in this way, we utilize everyone’s talent, qualities, and perspectives to achieve better results.