Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #165

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  abstract: 'Eugene F. Kranz is widely regarded as a defining leadership figure in the early era of human spaceflight, most notably through his work as a NASA flight director during the Gemini and Apollo programs. This research focuses on Kranz’s leadership biography to understand how his professional experiences and personal values shaped decision-making within Mission Control. Using publicly available NASA documentation, historical accounts of the Apollo missions, and leadership analyses centered on Apollo 13, the research explores the principles that guided Kranz’s approach, including accountability, discipline, empowerment of team members, and an uncompromising commitment to safety. The study highlights how Kranz emphasized shared responsibility and structured problem-solving, especially during high-risk and time-critical situations. Rather than focusing on individual authority, his leadership style relied on working together with expert teams and maintaining clarity under pressure. The study demonstrates that Kranz’s leadership legacy offers practical lessons for engineering and systems leadership, particularly in environments where technical complexity and risk are well experienced. '
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  annual_description: '5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025'
  co_presenters: ''
  first_name: Raymond
  i_will_be_printing_my_poster: ''
  keywords: 'Kranz Leadership Apollo Biography Controller Space'
  last_name: 'Seth IV'
  major: 'Systems Engineering'
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  presentation_modality: 'Asynchronous Online Presentation'
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  research_mentor: "Dr. Daniel R. Georgiadis 'Dr. G'"
  research_mentor_s_college: 'Panama City Campus Master of  Science Systems Engineering Program'
  research_mentor_s_department: ' Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering (IME) Department, MSSE Program Coordinator'
  research_mentor_s_email: dgeorgiadis@eng.famu.fsu.edu
  student_bio: 'Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Raymond Seth IV is a current graduate student at Florida State University pursuing a Master of Science in Systems engineering online while working full time as a test and integration engineer where he tests communication systems.  He received his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach Florida. Raymond is passionate about aerospace engineering topics including hypersonics, space systems, and space travel technology. Raymond hopes to pivot his work from testing communication systems to spacecraft and propulsion systems testing in the future to help humanity get to the moon and beyond. '
  student_email: rgs25b@fsu.edu
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  title: 'Gene Kranz: A Leadership Biography'
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  work: Complete
  year: '2026'