SpaceCom 2017

Daniel Irwin
SERVIR Director
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center


Daniel E. Irwin is director of SERVIR, the regional, satellite-based environmental monitoring and visualization system jointly operated by NASA and the U.S. Agency for International Development in Central America, eastern and southern Africa, the Hindu-Kush Himalayan region and the Mekong River Basin in Southeast Asia. Recognized in 2007 as one of the "100 steps toward the Global Earth Observation System of Systems," SERVIR has provided key decision-support information for monitoring the land surface, oceans and atmosphere to protect the lives, property and resources of millions on three continents. Irwin co-created SERVIR -- a Spanish word meaning "to serve" -- at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, in 2004-2005. He continues to refine and expand the technology, organizing satellite remote-sensing and GIS workshops to train hundreds of scientists and researchers. In 2013, he received a "Recognition of Brilliance" award from the Guatemalan government for "two decades of capacity building and technical support for improved management of the Maya Biosphere Reserve and the Guatemalan System of Protected Areas." In 2008, he received the Charles S. Falkenberg Award, presented jointly by the American Geophysical Union and the Earth Science Information Partnership to "a scientist under 45 years of age who has contributed to the quality of life, economic opportunities and stewardship of the planet through the use of Earth science information, and to public awareness of the importance of understanding our planet." Irwin also was a 2008 finalist for the Service to America Medals, honoring American public servants who made significant contributions to the nation based on their commitment and innovation, and the impact of their work to address the needs of the country.

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