
Keith Sowell, PhD, MSSS
Aerospace Contractor and Consultant

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About me
Aerospace Consultant | Astronomer | ASO Chairman
Education

Bircham International University
2019 - 2024Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Astronomy 4.0 GPA and "Magna Cum Laude" HonorsActivities 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 - 1999Bachelor of Science AeronauticsActivities 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 - 2015Master of Science Space Studies and Planetary Sciences 3.25 GPAActivities 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 2019Aerospace Contractor and ConsultantServed 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 - nowAerospace ConsultantServe 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 - nowFounder and Chairman of the BoardServe 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 - nowCo-National Outreach Coordinator for the United States of AmericaServe 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
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CompTIA A+ Computer Technician Certification
CompTIADec 2010 - View certificate

FAA Aircraft Maintenance Technician-A&P
Federal Aviation Administration - FAAJun 1988 - View certificate

FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License (Commercial Technician)
Federal Communications CommissionSept 2000 - View certificate

FAA Remote Pilot-sUAS
Federal Aviation AdministrationAug 2022 - View certificate

FAA Private Pilot-ASEL
Federal Aviation Administration - FAAJun 1989
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Keith Sowell, PhD, MSSS"Magna Cum Laude in Astronomy" Bircham International University Mar 2024
- Awarded to Keith Sowell, PhD, MSSSHumanitarian Service Medal United States Air Force Jun 1986
Languages
- enEnglish
- spSpanish
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