
SSP16 Event - Space Education Panel
Event Information
Description
The event description follows the technical details.
Tickets will be available from July 18 at 19:15.
The event is free but a ticket is required. Admissions will be done only when presenting a PRINTED TICKET with BARCODE at the entrance to the hall.
Technion students are requested to present a valid student ID with their student ticket.
The number of tickets is limited, please make sure you utilize your ticket or cancel registration if needed.
Vehicle entrance to campus will be permitted with ticket presentation at Technion gate. Parking is available on campus in accordance to campus parking regulations.
For more details visit the Facebook event.
Space Education Panel
Panelists: Donald James (NASA Associate Administrator for Education), Hugo Maree (ESA Education and Knowledge Management Office), Jeremy Curtis (British National Space Centre).
One of its most important responsibilities of the world's Space Agencies and commercial space companies is to educate and inform the public about the latest advances and discoveries in the space sector, and to develop programs that will inspire young people to pursue careers in science and technology.
As we begin the second century of flight, we must maintain its commitment to excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to ensure that the next generation of explorers can accept the full measure of their roles and responsibilities in shaping the future. Education programs play a key role in preparing, inspiring, exciting, encouraging, and nurturing the young minds of today who will be the leaders of tomorrow.
This Space Education Panel features experts who each day lead activities to inspire and motivate students to pursue careers in STEM subjects to ensure the existence of a qualified workforce to ensure our progress in future space activities.
The event will be held in English.