Space Day
Friday, April 3, 2020 - EVENT CANCELLED
***Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, we regret to announce that Space Day has been cancelled.***
Daytime Programming
Location: Physics and Astronomy Building Atrium
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Featuring panel discussions, poster sessions, a student workshop, and networking
Please RSVP for the Space Day Daytime Programming here.
Evening Programming
Location: Natural Science Centre 145
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Keynote speaker: Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques
Full Space Day Agenda
| Time | Event |
| 9:00 | Registration |
| 10:00 | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 10:15 | Panel Discussion #1: Understanding Earth from Above: Observing, Monitoring and Protecting Earth from Space |
|
11:15 |
Faculty + Industry Networking Event Student Workshop |
| 12:15 | Networking Lunch |
| 13:30 | Student Poster Sessions |
| 15:00 | Panel Discussion #2: Defining Canada's Role in Space Healthcare |
| 16:00 Concurrent sessions |
Faculty + Industry Breakout Sessions Panel Discussion #3: Non-Academic Careers in Space |
| 17:00 | Reception with Canadian Space Agency Astronaut David Saint-Jacques (Institute members only) |
| 19:00 | Keynote Public Lecture by Canadian Space Agency Astronaut David Saint-Jacques |
| 20:00 | Concluding Remarks |
| 20:30 | Space Night at Toboggan Brewing Co. |
