150 year celebration of scientific partnership between New Zealand and the United States

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 guests from the USA.  Dr. Sanjoy Som (founder of Blue Marble Institute) , Dr. Graham Lau (Director of Communications and Marketing, Research Investigator & host of the NASA sponsored show 'Ask an Astrobiologist'), Dr. Mitch Schulte (Program Scientist with the Mars Exploration Program in the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC.) and Sarah Marcotte (JPL, Science and Engineering communicator for the Mars Rover programme)

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 all the guests from the USA, the Universities and other guests (to be confirmed).

Doors open: 9am

Welcome speeches from distinguished guests: 10–10.30am

Open floor to visit exhibitors: 9am - 1230pm

Panel discussion led by Sam Leske: 1pm–1.45pm

Panel members - Dr. Mitch Schulte, Dr. Graham Lau, Sarah Marcotte & Glen Willoughby (CEO at Staples VR).