The July monthly meeting has been postponed until further notice.
Meet-up Link: https://www.meetup.com/astronomy-131/events/308846008/
Date: Postponed until further notice.
Location: Simon Fraser University Burnaby Room AQ3159
Topic: Cosmic Rewind: Celebrating the Last Five Years
Speaker: Jennie King
Bio: Jennie “Starstuff” King is a graduate of the University of Virginia’s astronomy program. While studying astronomy and physics, she discovered her deep love of science education through work with elementary school students. As a high school AP Physics and Engineering teacher in Colorado, she brought her love of space exploration to the classroom. Jennie became a NASA-JPL Solar System Ambassador in order to encourage others to explore the wonders of the cosmos with their hearts, minds and imaginations. In addition to volunteering with NASA, Jennie now works as the Manager of Educator Programs at Science World in Vancouver, a role which allows her to continue sparking scientific curiosity and a love of STEAM learning.
Abstract: A great deal of public discussion around space exploration centers on what the future may hold. However, by constantly speculating about what comes next, we may miss opportunities to celebrate the plethora of recent achievements and discoveries in space science. Let’s spend some time reflecting on the amazing accomplishments in space exploration over the past five years, including popular hits as well as some less heard cosmic deep cuts. These past five orbits around the sun have taught us so much about the universe and about what we as humans can achieve when we work together, even during uncertain times.