Katie King is a highly respected Microgravity Research Scientist, best known as the proud founder and CEO of BioOrbit, an industry-leading space medicine company. Having been passionate about entering the space industry since completing an internship with NASA, Katie has built an illustrious career and has become one of the leading authorities in her field. Admired for sharing her industry knowledge with audiences of all ages, she was selected to be part of ‘Katie and Tex’ in 2022, an award-winning education series for children aged 5+. When looking to hire a transformative speaker to attend your upcoming events, look no further than Katie today.
Passionate to enter the field of STEM, Katie began her professional career by completing an internship at NASA looking for signs of life on Mars. Having rekindled her love for space, she completed a PhD in Nanotechnology at the University of Cambridge before attending the International Space University Summer Program to advance her specialist knowledge and experience. Alongside her studies, Katie gained the opportunity to present science radio, podcasts, television, and educational online content. As a proud Tech She Can Ambassador, she was selected to become one-half of ‘Katie and Tex’, an educational series that won the Vega Award 2022.
An inspiration to audiences globally, Katie is now working as the CEO and co-founder of BioOrbit, a space research and technology company. On a mission to develop a pharmaceutical factory in space within the next ten years, her career-driven mentality and professionalism are inspiring audiences globally to achieve peak performance in all areas of their lives. Treasured throughout the community for her unique skillset, Katie has previously been selected to become a UK Polar Network Committee Member, a role which allowed her to share her insights with other industry-leading professionals.
A leading authority in her field, Katie King is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. With over ten years of lab research experience behind her, Katie’s remarkable knowledge and experience are admired by audiences working within a wide range of industries. Whether you are looking to inspire your audience to enter the world of STEM or educate them on powerful aerospace topics, do not hesitate to hire Katie for your future events.
How to hire Katie King
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Katie King for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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- 2023 - CEO & Co-Founder of BioOrbit
- 2022 - Microgravity Research Lead & Business Development Officer at Frontier Space Technologies
- 2021 - Naked Scientists Radio Presenter
- 2020 - UK Polar Network Committee Member
- 2020 - Teacher for The Maths Factor
- 2019 - Tech She Can Ambassador
- 2019 - Presenter at Boom Cymru
- 2016 - Maths & Physics Teacher at Christ's Hospital School
- 2015 - Intern on the Sample Analysis at Mars Team at NASA Goddard Space Flight School
- 2011 - Officer Cadet in the Cambridge University Air Squadron for the Royal Air Force