RASC Vancouver Monthly Meeting - Jennie "Starstuff" King

Join us for our monthly meeting. All of our monthly meetings are free and open to the public.

Location: Simon Fraser University Burnaby Room AQ3149 or Zoom: TBD

Topic: Cosmic Rewind: Celebrating the Last Five Years

Speaker: Jennie "Starstuff" 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 Solar System Ambassador in order to encourage others to explore the wonders of the cosmos with their hearts, minds, and (especially!) imaginations. In addition to volunteering with NASA, Jennie now works as the Manager of Educator Programs at Science World in Vancouver. She also has a feline co-pilot named Kepler.

Abstract: A great deal of public discussion around space exploration centres 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. We'll wrap up by exploring the very near past, as Jennie shares some photos and learnings from her recent trip to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Mount Wilson Observatory.

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