April 16, 2009

Contact: Marissa Brummit
Aerospace Engineering Department
805-756-5087
cubesat.workshop@gmail.com

Event Advisory: Central Coast Space Day

Free and open to the public and the media, the event is intended for children and adults of all ages, who have an interest in space and rocketry. A workshop on aerospace-related classroom activities is especially designed for K-6 teachers.

Who:    Sponsored by Raytheon, the event is hosted by the Cal Poly Engineering, Cal Poly CubeSat Program, the California Space Authority, the Central Coast Science Project, and the Center for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education.  

 What:  This new event includes an Aerospace Expo as well as two exciting speakers, including a former astronaut and a representative from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The Aero Expo will highlight aerospace-related clubs, local aerospace groups, and Central Coast aerospace companies. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about local star parties, launch rockets and ride the Cal Poly Flight Simulator

When:            April 25, 2009

Schedule:       9:00-11:30 am      Just for Teachers!

                     12:00-12:30 pm    Aerospace Expo

                     12:00-2:30 pm      Former astronaut Jim Newman

                     2:00-2:30 pm        Lt. Col Jenns Robertson      

Where:           Engineering Plaza on the Cal Poly campus between Building 007 (ATL), Building 197 (Bonderson Projects Center) and Building 192 (Eng. IV)

Contact:         http://www.cubesat.org/ or Marissa Brummit (805) 756-5087