Missy Cummings: podcast appearances and interviews

Mary Louise Cummings, known as Missy Cummings, is an American academic and a prominent figure in the field of autonomy and robotics. She has served as a professor at Duke University where she was the director of the Humans and Autonomy Laboratory. Cummings is also recognized for her military service as one of the United States Navy's first female fighter pilots. In addition to her academic roles, she is affiliated with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As of 2021, she joined NHTSA and currently teaches at George Mason University. Her career encompasses contributions to both academia and public safety, with a focus on autonomous systems.