STPP Alumni Chat with Tyler Hoard

The Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program is excited to welcome STPP Alumnus and Associate Physical Scientist at the RAND Corporation, Tyler Hoard (PhD/STPP '24), for afternoon snacks and conversation. Tyler will share his academic path and current work experience, where he delivers high-impact policy research and analysis across national security, biosecurity, space policy, and emerging technology portfolios within multiple research divisions and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).

From the Speaker's Bio:

Tyler Hoard is an associate physical scientist at the RAND Corporation with interests spanning biosecurity, space policy, and emerging technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology from the University of Michigan, where he also earned a graduate certificate in Science, Technology, and Public Policy. At RAND, his research portfolio includes projects on biotechnology, AI, synthetic biology, food security, and the commercial space industry.