McGill-CSA Space Day
The Big Bang, black holes, neutron stars - McGill researchers are unlocking some of the deepest secrets of our universe. On Earth, they are helping us understand climate change, exploring how life can survive in extreme environments, and pushing the limits of intelligent machines.
This is not science fiction; it's happening right now on your campus.
On Thursday, March 1, some of these trailblazing scientists will come together - along with a delegation from the Canadian Space Agency - to share their cutting-edge research with the McGill community at the first McGill-CSA Space Day.
The CSA will also hold special presentations on opportunities in space research for both students and faculty. See below for the full schedule.
Faculty, students and staff are encouraged to come for the whole day, but you are also welcome to attend only certain portions of the program. Lunch will be served.
Space is limited. Please email lorraine.torpy [at] mcgill.ca before February 27 to reserve your place.
Schedule
9:00 a.m. Welcoming Remarks by Dr. Rose Goldstein, Vice-Principal (Research and International Relations), McGill University
9:15 a.m. Scientific Talks by McGill Researchers
* James Forbes (Mechanical Engineering), "Control of Aerospace Systems"
* Boswell Wing (Earth and Planetary Science), "Astrobiology: The Search for Extra-terrestrial Life Begins at Home"
* Pavlos Kollias (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), "Space Observations of Earth's Water Cycle"
* Vicky Kaspi (Physics), "Neutron Stars and the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array NuSTAR"
10:15 a.m. Coffee Break and Student Poster Session Starts
11:00 a.m. Scientific Talks by McGill Researchers
* Gregory Dudek (School of Computer Science), "Automated Planetary Exploration"
* Wayne Pollard (Geography), “Mars on Earth: Polar Regions as Planetary Analogues”
* Matt Dobbs (Physics), "Observing the Big Bang: Detector Technology Advances for Space Astronomy"
* Viacheslav Adamchuk (Bioresource Engineering), "Food Security: A View from Space"
12 p.m. Keynote Address: "Overview of the Canadian Space Program" - David Kendall, Director General, Space Science and Technology, Canadian Space Agency
12:45 p.m. Buffet Lunch
2:00 p.m. Presentation on CSA's Priorities and Funding Opportunities for Researchers - Alain Berinstain, Director, Science and Academic Development, Canadian Space Agency
3:00 p.m. Coffee Break
3:15 p.m. "Leveraging CSA Learning/Training Grants and Contributions" - Marilyn Steinberg, Chair, International Space Education Board, and Program Manager, Canadian Space Agency
4:00 p.m. Event Ends