The University of Montana Western’s 128th Annual Commencement Ceremony will feature speaker Nathan J. Boll, a NASA Space Policy Analyst and 2013 Montana Western graduate.
Nathan J. Boll is a Space Policy Analyst in the Science Mission Directorate at the headquarters of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Washington, D.C., where he specializes in intergovernmental affairs. He currently supports the Joint Agency Satellite Division as the lead interagency agreement manager and serves as the Executive Secretary of the NASA Advisory Council’s Science Committee.
Boll previously served as a Senior Space Policy Consultant at the Aerospace Corporation, where he focused on commercial remote sensing satellite policy as an advisor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Prior to his federal service, Boll was a Program Executive for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, where he led the development and launch of ASCEND, an annual technical, scientific, and engineering conference. He also served as an Associate Program Officer for the National Academy of Sciences, where he supported the drafting and publication of peer-reviewed reports that help guide U.S. space sector decision-making.
Boll earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Montana Western, his Master of Science in Space Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan, and his Master of Arts in International Policy from George Washington University.
“We are honored to welcome Nathan J. Boll back to Montana Western for our 128th Annual Commencement ceremony. His work in space policy and intergovernmental affairs at NASA demonstrates the impact of a Montana Western education and the incredible paths our graduates can pursue,” said Montana Western Chancellor, Michael Reid. “We look forward to his address as he shares his experiences and helps inspire our graduates to reach for new heights in their own careers.”
Montana Western’s Commencement ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Bulldog Stadium on the UMW campus on May 10, 2025. For more information, please contact the Montana Western Registrar’s Office by calling 406-683-7371 or visit https://tinyurl.com/UMWComm25.
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