Michael J. Wiskerchen

From The Space Library

Dr. Michael Wiskerchen is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at UC San Diego and Director of the California Space Grant Consortium (NASA sponsored K-12, undergraduate, and graduate educational program). Over the past 35 years, Dr. Wiskerchen has had a diverse academic and research career in aerospace-related science and engineering while in government, industry, and academic organizations. His recent efforts have been focused on the development, application, and operations of aerospace-related projects involving an alliance between industry, university, and government partners.

He has published or presented over 100 articles on space-related research, human capital development, and organization modeling. He is recognized as a national leader in hands-on career training programs at the high school, university, and industry levels. These programs emphasize the effective use of state-of-the-art distance learning (Internet based multimedia curriculum) techniques in a collaborative environment involving students and academic, industry and government mentors.

E-mail: mwiskerchen@ucsd.edu