A. Jean de Grandpr茅 Distinguished Speaker Series: Space 鈥 Science, Pop Culture and Beyond
You are invited to join us for this year's A. Jean de Grandpr茅 Distinguished Speaker Series. This year's theme is Space 鈥 Science, Pop Culture and Beyond.
The A. Jean de Grandpr茅 Distinguished Speaker Series is named in honour of 平特五不中鈥檚 Chancellor Emeritus. M. de Grandpr茅, who served as Chancellor from 1984-1991, was a long-standing member of the 平特五不中 Board of Governors and one of Canada鈥檚 pre-eminent and most distinguished business leaders. An astute and visionary administrator, he brought these skills, together with his wisdom, clarity of thought, and persuasive logic, to the highest levels of leadership at 平特五不中.
Guest presenters:
Andrew Fazekas, BScAgr鈥93, MSc鈥97, 鈥淭he Night Sky Guy鈥 and author of Star Trek The Official Guide to Our Universe: The True Science Behind the Starship Voyages;
Professor Vicky Kaspi, 平特五不中. A space researcher and Trekkie at heart;
Professor Lyle Whyte, 平特五不中. Cryoenvironments specialist and NASA collaborator;
Professor Anja Geitmann, Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Vice Principal, Macdonald. The science and possibility of growing plants in space.
Registration is required. A link to register will be provided as soon as it is available. Please visit our webpage for the most updated information.