SEDS-Canada and the Space Society of London present
Ascension 2016
Canada's National Space Conference for Students
March 5 - 6
University of Western Ontario, London, ON
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Speakers
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Geoff Steeves
Professor, University of Victoria Co-Chair, Space Humanities Dept., International Space University
Talk title: Calling All Astronauts: A Guide to Astronaut Recruitment in Canada |
Peter Visscher
Chief Technology Officer and VP of Engineering, Argo Vehicle, Space, and Robotics
Talk title: Canadian Lunar and Planetary Rover Development |
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Leif Bloomquist
Senior Software Systems Engineer, MDA (Macdonald Dettwiler & Associates)
Talk title: Canadian Technology and Innovation in Space and on Earth |
James Slifierz
Co-Founder & CEO, SkyWatch Space Applications
The Business of Space
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Marianne Mader Managing Director, Centres for Earth & Space/Fossils & Evolution at the Royal Ontario Museum Visiting Lecturer, International Space University
Talk title: Millennial Engagement: 21st Century Science Outreach
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Tyler Reyno
Founder & CEO, Open Space Orbital Inc.
Talk title: Developing a Canadian Smallsat Launcher |
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Tanya Harrison
Ph.D. Candidate in Geology, University of Western Ontario Talk title: Finding Your Path in Planetary Science
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Adam Trumpour
DIY Rocketry Enthusiast Talk title: Do-It-Yourself Rocket Science: The Challenges of Rocket Propulsion R&D, And Why I Do It Anyway |
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Justin Trottier
Host and Executive Producer, The Star Spot Radio Show and Podcast
Talk title: Why Space? Why Now? Why Us?
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Lawrence (Larry) Reeves *
President,Canadian Satellite Design Challenge Management Society
Talk title: The Canadian Satellite Design Challenge: A Great University Space Experience
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Josh Newman
Systems Engineer, Canadensys Aerospace Corporation
Talk title: Small Missions and Big Challenges for New Canadian Exploration
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Marc Boucher Co-Founder & Executive Director, Canadian Space Commerce Association
Talk title: An Introduction to the Canadian Space Commerce Association and the Canadian Space Economy
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Aaron Persad
Chief Science Officer, Astronauts for Hire
Ph.D. Fellow, Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory, University of Toronto
Talk title: Becoming a Commercial Scientist-Astronaut: Opportunities, Experiences, Unknowns |
Brodie Houlette
Founder, Project Aurora
Talk title: Project Aurora - Space Accelerator Canada
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Paul Graham
CEO, Kepler Shipyards
CEO, Project Director, OpenLuna Foundation
Talk title: The New Reality of Space Exploration, and How to Get Ready
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Kayle Hansen
Outreach Coordinator, The Planetary Society - London, ON
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Chantelle Dubois *
Former Intern, Space Generation Advisory Council Director of Business and Outreach, University of Manitoba Space Applications and Technology Society
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Marlene Conway Diels, Director, Women in Aerospace, President & CEO, Envision Technologies
Talk title: Knowledge & Skills = Opportunities (Women in Aerospace) |
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Ross Lockwood *
Technology Working Group Lead, Astronauts4Hire
PhD, Condensed Matter Physics
Talk title: Everyday Astronaut |
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* These speakers will not be present at the conference and will give their talks virtually.
Agenda
Our two-day conference is packed with talks and opportunities for students to interact with peers and speakers. Competition finals will take place on Saturday so that the winners can be announced at our SEDS Saturday Social at the Fox and Fiddle.
Right after the close of Saturday's events and before the social event, Earth Sciences Adjunct Research Professor Dr. Livio Tornabene (a veteran HiRISE Science team member) will lead a tour of the new CPSX mission control facility for HiRISE.
Sunday will include the Young Space Leaders Roundtable and elections for the 2016-2017 Board of Directors as students look to the future and get energized to flourish in the year ahead.
Visit our Venue page for more information on the CPSX tour and the SEDS Saturday Social.
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Speakers |
Saturday |
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| 8:00 | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 9:00 | Introduction and Welcome | |
| 9:15 | Opening Keynote | Geoff Steeves |
| 10:00 | Session - Training for Space + Panel | Aaron Persad, Paul Graham, Ross Lockwood |
| 11:00 | Morning Break | |
| 11:15 | Pre-lunch Keynote | Tanya Harrison |
| 12:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00 | Post-lunch Keynote | Leif Bloomquist |
| 13:30 | Sponsor Keynote | Peter Visscher |
| 14:00 | Session - Space Technology | Adam Trumpour, Josh Newman |
| 14:45 | Afternoon Break | |
| 15:00 | Young Space Entrepreneurs Competition | |
| 16:15 | Closing Keynote | Marianne Mader |
| 17:30 | Tour of CPSX Mission Control for HiRISE | |
| 20:00 | SEDS Saturday Social at the Fox and Fiddle | |
Sunday |
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| 8:00 | Registration | |
| 9:00 | Opening Keynote | James Slifierz |
| 9:45 | Session - Space Competitions and Entrepreneurship + Panel | Brodie Houlette, Marc Boucher |
| 10:45 | Morning Break | |
| 11:00 | Young Space Leaders Roundtable | |
| 12:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00 | Post-lunch Keynote | Tyler Reyno |
| 13:45 | Session - Opportunities for Students + Panel | Kayle Hansen (TPS), Geoff Steeves (ISU), Larry Reeves (CSDC), Chantelle Dubois (SGAC), Marlene Conway Diels (WIA) |
| 15:00 | Afternoon Break | |
| 15:15 | Closing Keynote | |
| 16:00 | Closing Remarks | |
| 16:15 | Elections for the 2016-2017 Board of Directors | |