Astronomy on Tap

Thursday, July 11, 7-9 p.m.

Johnson Geo Centre

Celebrate the stars at the Geo Centre with this fun, engaging, and educational evening of space-themed talks and activities.

Three short talks will be delivered, interspersed with a few space games and time to stretch your legs. Cash bar by Red Oak Catering, featuring Banished Brewery’s
“Space Puffin” IPA. Special thanks to Banished Brewing for provision of prizes for the games.

6:30 pm: Doors open
7:00 – 7:05 pm: Welcome & introduction
7:05 – 7:30 pm: Talk #1 – Dr. Rebecca Nealon, Stephen Hawking Fellow and assistant professor, University of Warwick
7:30 – 7:40 pm: Space Game
7:40 – 7:50 pm: Intermission
7:50 – 8:15 pm: Talk #2 (virtual) Dr. Matt Russo, University of Toronto
8:15 – 8:25 pm: Space game
8:25 – 8:35 pm: Intermission
8:35 – 9:00 pm: Talk #3 Dr. Rebecca Martin, professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
9:00 – 9:05 pm: Wrap up & thanks

Admission by donation. No registration required.

Presented by Johnson Geo Centre