RASC Vancouver Virtual Monthly Meeting


Details
Join us for our monthly meeting. All of our monthly meetings are free and open to the public.
Location: Zoom
Topic: Moon 2024
Speaker: Matthew Borghese
Bio: As the only NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory Solar System Ambassador in Canada, Matthew is on a goodwill mission to share NASA's story and help connect students to Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) careers.
Matthew delivers lectures from kindergarten to university students on a variety of topics, from learning about the lunar eclipse to discovering exoplanets. He also leads hands-on events from building robots at TELUS World of Science to helping Girl Guides obtain their astronomy badges.
Additionally, as an ambassador, Matthew provides media relations for ongoing NASA programs, connecting journalists to scientists and explorers working on tomorrow's front-page stories.
Abstract:
50 years ago, the first human set foot on the Moon. Now, the United States and partners are working on sending the first woman and the next man to the Moon by 2024. Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Matthew Borghese and learn more about NASA's Artemis program and Canada's role in building a permanent space station in lunar orbit.
About our Events:
All RASC lectures and observing events are open to the public, family friendly, and there is no charge for admission. Our organization is run entirely by volunteers who love astronomy and astrophysics. Whether you're a complete beginner, a seasoned astronomer, or you hope to work for NASA some day, anyone fascinated by space exploration is welcome and will enjoy our events

RASC Vancouver Virtual Monthly Meeting