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Dava J. Newman is the Apollo Program Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She directs the Human Systems Laboratory and is affiliated with the MIT Media Lab's Newman Lab. Her research focuses on astronaut performance, particularly in areas such as extravehicular activity and control dynamics. Newman has contributed significantly to understanding locomotion modeling, the development of orthoses and soft exoskeletons, and musculoskeletal physiology within the context of life support systems for astronauts. Her extensive academic background includes a PhD in Aeronautics and Biomedical Engineering from MIT, along with a Master’s degree in Technology Policy and another in Aeronautics and Astronautics. Her work aims to enhance astronaut capabilities and ensure their safety and efficiency in space environments.