The Technical University of Moldova is marking a moment of both academic pride and international recognition, as it prepares to award its highest distinction, the title of Doctor Honoris Causa, to retired Colonel Jeffrey N. Williams, NASA astronaut and one of the most respected figures in modern space exploration.
The event reflects UTM’s growing visibility on the global academic stage and its commitment to offering students inspiring examples of professional integrity and leadership.
Why does this moment stand as a tribute to excellence?
Colonel Jeffrey Williams is not only a scientist, but a pioneer of space exploration.
- He has spent a total of 534 days in orbit, a record that reflects a lifetime dedicated to science.
- As Commander of the International Space Station, he contributed to its development into a fully operational research laboratory.
- He is also a dedicated advocate for STEM education, promoting engineering as both a public mission and a universal language of cooperation.
His presence in Chișinău, alongside high-level diplomatic representatives and strategic partners involved in the Genesis project, brings space exploration closer to our laboratories and highlights the role Moldovan researchers can play in shaping the future of science.
Only a few days remain until this meeting with history.
We invite you to join us in marking this moment of national pride and academic significance, on a day when our lecture halls will symbolically connect with the boundless horizons of knowledge. Register here.
Date: 2 April 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: CYBERCOR National Institute for Cyber Security Innovations, 1 Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt Boulevard
