From Rocket Scientist to Revolutionary Thinker

Reprogramming your brain to overcome fear.

Join Kennesaw State University's Presidential Lecture Series for an inspiring evening with Olympia LePoint, award-winning aerospace engineer, inventor, entrepreneur, and bestselling author.

From her early contributions to NASA space missions to her emergence as a nationally recognized thought leader on innovation and human potential, LePoint has built a career at the intersection of science, leadership, and possibility. 

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Her story is a powerful reminder that breakthroughs often begin with curiosity, resilience, and the courage to pursue an unconventional path.

Whether you're a student exploring future opportunities, a professional adapting to new challenges, or a community member committed to lifelong learning, this conversation will offer fresh perspectives on innovation, leadership, and the power of reimagining what's possible.

Admission is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

Event Details

October 15, 2026
2:00 – 3:15 p.m.

Joe Mack Wilson Student Center, Dance Theater
860 Rossbacher Way
Marietta, GA 30060

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Past Speakers

Kathy Pham with President Schwaig on stage

Renowned AI expert Kathy Pham speaks at Kennesaw State’s inaugural Presidential Lecture Series event

Monday | September 8, 2025

Kennesaw State University launched its Presidential Lecture Series with computer scientist and entrepreneur Kathy Pham speaking on a subject in which KSU is quickly emerging as a leader – artificial intelligence.

Pham, the vice president of artificial intelligence at Workday and a public policy lecturer in the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, discussed “AI Across Boundaries: The Only Way Forward.” Speaking to a packed theater at the Joe Mack Wilson Student Center on KSU’s Marietta Campus, Pham touched on the past, present, and future of AI.

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