Keith Sowell, PhD, MSSS

Keith Sowell, PhD, MSSS

Aerospace Contractor and Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Aerospace Consultant | Astronomer | ASO Chairman

  • Education

    • Bircham International University

      2019 - 2024
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Astronomy 4.0 GPA and "Magna Cum Laude" Honors

      Activities and Societies: Life-Senior Member: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA); Life Member: Astronomical League; Life Member: Arkansas Archeaological Society Dissertation: "Gravitational Relationships: Exploring the Interplay Between Planetary Atmospheric Composition, Electromagnetic Dynamics, and Gravitational Phenomena"

    • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

      1996 - 1999
      Bachelor of Science Aeronautics

      Activities and Societies: Student Member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Minor: Aviation Business Administration; Specialization: Airline Management

    • American Public University System

      2011 - 2015
      Master of Science Space Studies and Planetary Sciences 3.25 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Senior Member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Thesis: "Making Larger Space Station Ships for Solar System Exploration"

  • Experience

    • Sowell Aerospace Consulting

      Jan 1990 - Sept 2019
      Aerospace Contractor and Consultant

      Served as a "Contract Aircraft Technician" and "Aircraft Structural Specialist" for Boeing, Lockheed-Martin, Bombardier, General Electric, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, FedX, Airbourne Express, DHL, Singapore Aerospace, and other FAA Repair Stations.

    • Star Voyager LLC

      Sept 2019 - now
      Aerospace Consultant

      Serve as an "Freelance Aerospace Consultant" and a "IAU Co-National Coordinator" for the USA. Formerly served as an "Aerospace Consultant" and "Educator" for NASA, and also served as an "Adjunct Lecturer of Astronomy" at Eastern Florida State College in Cocoa Floirida USA.

    • Astronomical Society of the Ozarks

      May 2024 - now
      Founder and Chairman of the Board

      Serve as ASO "Founder" and "Chairman of the Board" to promote astronomy education and outreach in the Ozark Regions of Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

    • The International Astronomical Union

      Aug 2024 - now
      Co-National Outreach Coordinator for the United States of America

      Serve as an "Archaeo-Astronomer", "Planetary Scientist", "Aerospace and Astronomy Consultant", and "Astronomy Outreach Coordinator" for several astronomy organizations throughout the United States and destinations overseas.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CompTIA A+ Computer Technician Certification

      CompTIA
      Dec 2010
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    • FAA Aircraft Maintenance Technician-A&P

      Federal Aviation Administration - FAA
      Jun 1988
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    • FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License (Commercial Technician)

      Federal Communications Commission
      Sept 2000
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    • FAA Remote Pilot-sUAS

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Aug 2022
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    • FAA Private Pilot-ASEL

      Federal Aviation Administration - FAA
      Jun 1989
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Keith Sowell, PhD, MSSS
      "Magna Cum Laude in Astronomy" Bircham International University Mar 2024
    • Awarded to Keith Sowell, PhD, MSSS
      Humanitarian Service Medal United States Air Force Jun 1986