Why invest in space exploration? | PUBlic Professor Series Talk #4

Thu, Jan 22, 2015 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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Join U of L physics and astronomy professor Dr. David Naylor as he explores

Why invest in space exploration?

January 22, 2015 | 7 – 9 p.m.
U of L Dr. Foster James Penny Building
324 5 Street S, Lethbridge

This event is FREE. Everyone is welcome, and there is no need to RSVP, but seating is limited, so arrive early.

Appetizers (LA Chefs) and a host bar will be available.

Over the last two decades Dr. Naylor has led Canada’s involvement in the Herschel/SPIRE and SPICA/Safari space missions. Prior to this he worked at the European Space Agency on the ISO/ LWS mission. With space exploration missions costing between 1 and 10 B$, he is often asked “Why should we spend money on these projects when there are so many problems here on Earth?”

His lecture will provide his unique perspective on this question. He will review the current state of international space exploration activities and briefly review Canada’s space exploration program.

He will discuss lesser appreciated benefits that arise from space exploration and present a few specific examples of innovations that we take for granted that came directly from the space program. He will conclude with a discussion of three innovations that have spun off from the space missions in which he has been involved; two of which are being commercialized in Lethbridge.

Learn more about the PUBlic Professor Series, visit:
ulethbridge.ca/artsci/publicprofessor

About the PUBlic Professor Series
A Spirited Conversation. The University of Lethbridge is proud to introduce PUBlic Professor Series, a monthly, thought-provoking lecture series that brings a range of experts and researchers from across the arts and sciences to the community for a spirited conversation.

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