Event Advisory: Space-to-Ground with NASA Astronaut Gregory Chamitoff

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	October 06, 2008 Contact: Amy Hewes College of Engineering 805-756-6402 ahewes@calpoly.edu Event Advisory: Space-to-Ground with NASA Astronaut Gregory Chamitoff What: “Space-to-Ground with NASA Astronaut Gregory Chamitoff (EE ’84)” with a special presentation by U.S. Navy Test Pilot Lieutenant Victor Glover (GENE ’99) Cal Poly students and faculty and over 100 local K12 students will interact via a live link-up with NASA Astronaut Gregory Chamitoff aboard the International Space Station. In addition to the live question-and-answer session with Astronaut Chamitoff, LT Glover will give a talk about how to become a Navy pilot and astronaut. The K12 students will tour the College of Engineering laboratories. Who: Invited participants include: •· Cal Poly students and faculty •· 4^th Grade "CaliKids" class from Mary Buren Elementary School (Guadalupe) •· 1^st - 6^th graders from San Luis Obispo Christian School •· 8^th Grade Technology Classes from Daniel Lewis Middle School (Paso Robles) •· Invention & Design Engineering (IDEA) Academy students from Arroyo Grande High School *Note for Press and Media Representatives:* The event is open to the press; NASA regulations, however, preclude press from the live teleconference with Astronaut Chamitoff. Press is invited to the presentation by LT Glover and may also interview students who have interacted directly with Astronaut Chamitoff after the live session has concluded. When: October 15, 2008, 11:00am - 2:00 pm Where: Advanced Technology Laboratories, Building 007, and Bonderson Projects Center, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Biographical Date: NASA Astronaut Gregory Chamitoff (EE '84) ; U.S. Navy Pilot Lt. Victor Glover (GENE '99)	Thomas Abia Environmental Engineering 2007 “Our Society of Environmental Engineers chapter was named best in the nation for the sixth straight year.” My future career in wastewater consulting has benefited from my involvement with the Society of Environmental Engineers.