150 year celebration of scientific partnership between New Zealand and the United States
Event description
Mount Maunganui College in collaboration with the New Zealand Astrobiology Network is proud to host an event celebrating 150 years of scientific partnership between New Zealand & the United States of America. We are delighted to welcome two guests from the USA. Dr. Mitch Schulte (NASA Program Scientist with the Mars Exploration Program) and Dr. Graham Lau (Director of Communications and Marketing, Research Investigator & host of the NASA sponsored show 'Ask an Astrobiologist').
Also attending the event will be the Earth and Space departments from various Universities across New Zealand. They will have information on the programs they offer and provide insight into their courses and the types of jobs available after University.
Milky Way Kiwi will have their solar telescope (weather dependent!), 3D printed Mars Rover and their mobile Planetarium.
Attendees will get a chance to chat with Dr. Schulte & Dr. Lau, the Universities and other guests (to be confirmed).
Doors open: 9.45am
Welcome speeches from distinguished guests: 10–10.30am
Open floor to visit exhibitors: 10.30am - 1200pm
Panel discussion led by Sam Leske: 1230–1.15pm
Panel members - Dr. Mitch Schulte, Dr. Graham Lau & Glen Willoughby (CEO at Staples VR).
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