Meet Our Founder
Lt. Commander Diallo Wallace
Space Camp Hall of Fame inductee, Naval Academy professor, and Purdue PhD candidate — building the bridge between high school and aerospace careers.
Our Founder
Meet Diallo Wallace
Space Camp
Hall of Fame 2025
Lt. Commander Diallo Wallace, USN (Ret.)
Naval Aviator | Aerospace Engineer | Educator
“My focus is on empowering students to understand science and engineering through the practical application of mathematics. I develop pre-college curricula aligned with university expectations and advocate for computation and programming in K-12.”
Distinguished Career
- Professor at U.S. Naval Academy Department of Aerospace Engineering
- Ph.D. candidate in Engineering Education at Purdue University
- NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassador aboard SOFIA 747
- Designed UC A-G approved curriculum for grades 9-12
Presented at ASEE on integrating computation and programming into K-12, and at NASA's SEEC on applying the engineering design process and the mathematics behind Apollo 13.
Academic Background
Education Credentials
B.S.
Electronics Engineering
B.A.
Mathematics
M.S.
Astronautical Engineering
M.P.M.
Project Management
Ph.D. Candidate
Engineering Education
This diverse academic background combines electrical engineering, mathematics, aerospace engineering, project management, and education research to create a unique foundation for developing effective STEM curricula.
Space Exploration
Space & Analog Astronaut Experience
Space Camp Hall of Fame Induction
Space Camp Hall of Fame
2025Inducted into the Space Camp Hall of Fame for outstanding dedication to aerospace education and inspiring the next generation of space explorers.
Analog Astronaut Training
ILMAH Spacesuit Evaluations
As an analog astronaut at the University of North Dakota's Inflatable Lunar and Mars Habitat (ILMAH), Diallo Wallace conducted critical spacesuit evaluations to support research on future planetary exploration equipment.
This hands-on experience with prototype spacesuits contributes to the development of life support systems and mobility solutions for astronauts on the Moon and Mars.
Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station
Mission CommanderServed as Mission Commander at the Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station on Devon Island, leading analog Mars mission simulations to prepare for future human Mars exploration.
NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassador
SOFIA 747Flew aboard NASA's SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) 747 flying observatory during a weeklong data collection mission, experiencing frontline astronomical research.
ILMAH Spacesuit Evaluations
Analog AstronautConducted spacesuit evaluations at the University of North Dakota's Inflatable Lunar and Mars Habitat (ILMAH), contributing to research on future planetary exploration equipment.
Space Camp Alumnus
AdvocateSpace Camp alumnus and lifelong advocate for educators and students, promoting space education and inspiring the next generation of aerospace professionals.
Service to Country
Military Service
Naval Aviator & Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer
NAVAIR Reserve Program | Lt. Commander, USN (Ret.)
U.S. Naval Academy Professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering faculty member teaching aeronautics, astronautics, and MATLAB programming.
Flight Training Squadron Representative
Officer Representative of 1,000-member Naval Academy Flight Training Squadron (VTNA).
Defense Acquisition Corps
Level III Program Management certification with advanced qualifications in Space Acquisitions and Space Operations.
Astronaut Office Support
Supported the Astronaut Office at Johnson Space Center.
Reserve Tours
- 1Assistant OIC NR Flight Test Augmentation Unit
- 2XO NR Joint Functional Component Commander for Space
- 3Administration Officer NR Rapid Research and Development Unit
Awards & Decorations
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