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Five great minds. One night only.
Join NASA astronaut, Doug Wheelock (Colonel, U.S. Army, Ret.) and research experts from the University of Lethbridge for a lively panel discussion about research that happens in space and research that happens on earth to support space travel.
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Douglas H. Wheelock was selected by NASA in 1998. The retired Colonel has accumulated more than 178 days in space. Wheelock flew on STS-120 in 2007, and in 2010, he served as a Flight Engineer for Expedition 24 and commander for Expedition 25. During this mission, Wheelock conducted three unplanned spacewalks to replace a faulty ammonia pump module. The New York native holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Engineering from the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York and a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia.
University of Lethbridge Panelists:
Dr. Craig Coburn | Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Geography, University of Lethbridge
Dr. Olga Kovalchuk | Professor and Board of Governors Research Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge
Dr. David Naylor | Professor and Board of Governors’ Research Chair, Director, Astronomical Instrumentation Group, Space Astronomy Division, Institute for Space Imaging Science, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Lethbridge
Dr. Locke Spencer | Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Experimental Astrophysics, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Lethbridge
Opening remarks: Dr. Shelly Wismath, Dean, School of Liberal Education
Moderated by: Dr. Claudia Malacrida, Associate Vice President (Research)
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 | 6 – 7 p.m. (Informal Reception); 7 – 8:30 p.m. (Panel)
University of Lethbridge, University Theatre
This is a FREE, ticketed event. Everyone welcome. Space is limited.
Parking in Lot E free of charge. Follow signage to theatre.
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Contact:
Alix Redmond | alix.redmond@uleth.ca
