IDEAS² Co-I Dr. Olga Bannova advanced the global dialogue on the future of space architecture through her participation in the ASCEND 2025 Conference (July 22–24, Las Vegas, NV). As a panelist for Space Architecture: The Next Decade of Progress, Dr. Bannova presented current educational initiatives and research achievements from the IDEAS² Center, emphasizing the Center’s role in preparing the next generation of space architects and engineers.
She also participated in a second ASCEND panel addressing the design and architectural implications of spaceflight in the coming decade, focusing on how research, education, and stakeholder collaboration can shape sustainable, human-centered space environments.