Ann C. Thresher

Department of Philosophy and Religion and School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, Northeastern University

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Ann C. Thresher is assistant professor of philosophy and religion and public policy and urban affairs at Northeastern University.

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SEP 8, 2025 Report

A Policy Framework for International Cooperation in Space Biotechnology

This report, in collaboration with Northeastern University, explores the need for multilateral frameworks and guidance in biotechnology as humans explore space in the coming decades.

Left to right: Zhanna Malekos Smith, Mai'a Cross, Diane Howard, Ann C Thresher. CREDIT: Noha Mahmoud.

APR 4, 2025 Video

Unlocking Cooperation: Space Diplomacy

In this event, Northeastern University’s Ethics Institute partnered with Carnegie Council to host a convening on the future of international space governance, security, & sustainability.