Wisconsin Space Conference
From Earth to Galaxy
22nd Annual Wisconsin Space Conference
When: August 16-17, 2012
Where: UW-Whitewater Upham Hall
Cost:
| Through 7/15 | After 7/15 | |
| General Registration | $65 | $75 |
| Student | $35 | $45 |
| K-12 Teacher | $35 | $45 |
| ONLY Friday Luncheon | $15 | $15 |
Schedule of Events (Tentative)
Thursday, August 16, 2012
| 7:30 a.m. | Registration, Continental Breakfast, Poster Setup |
| 8:45 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
| 9 a.m. | Keynote: “Astrobiology: NASA’s Multi-Disciplinary
Search for Life Beyond the Earth.” -Presented by Dr. John Delano |
| 10:15 a.m. | Morning Break and View Posters |
| 10:45 a.m. | Plenary Session |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch Break |
| 1 p.m. | Research and Education Sessions |
| 2:45 p.m. | Afternoon Break and Poster Session |
| 3:45 p.m. | Research and Educational Sessions |
| Time TBD | Yerkes Observatory Tour/Observation |
Friday, August 17, 2012
| 7:30 a.m. | Registration, Continental Breakfast |
| 8 a.m. | Undergraduate Student Workshop |
| 9 a.m. | Keynote: “A Visitor’s Guide to the Milky Way.” -Presented by Dr. Robert Benjamin |
| 10:15 a.m. | Morning Break |
| 10:45 a.m. | Plenary Session |
| 12 p.m. | Group Photo |
| 12:15 p.m. | Awards Luncheon |
Schedule is tentative and subject to change. Updates will be available to view as the conference approaches: www.uwgb.edu/wsgc
Fees and Registration
Conference fees include all speakers, registration materials, daily continental breakfast, refreshments, Thursday luncheon and Friday’s awards luncheon. For more information about prices, see the Registration Form.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Robert Benjamin
Dr. Robert Benjamin of UW-Whitewater is a nationally recognized researcher on our own galaxy. Dr. Robert Benjamin will be presenting “A Visitor’s Guide to the Milky Way.”
Dr. John Delano
Dr. John Delano a distinguished Teaching Professor from the State University of New York at Albany and Associate Director of the New York Center for Astrobiology (NASA). Dr. Delano is also a principal investigator affiliated with NAI (NASA Astrobiology Institute).
Accommodations/Lodging
Lodging is available nearby. Rooms are only guaranteed until July 15. Both sites have a rate of $70/single room.
| Baymont Inn and Suites | Holiday Inn Express Hotel |
| 1355 W. Main Street | 1680 Madison Avenue |
| Whitewater, WI 53190 | Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 |
| 262.472.9400 | 920.563.3600 |
| Located 2mi. from campus. | Located 8mi. from campus. |
Contact Information
| Registration Information | Program Information |
| UW-Whitewater | Sharon D. Brandt |
| Continuing Education Services | WSGC |
| Roseman Building Room 2005 | 2420 Nicolet Dr. |
| 800 West Main St. | Green Bay, WI 54311 |
| Whitewater, WI 53190 | 920.465.2108 |
| 262.472.3165 | wsgc@uwgb.edu |
| cesevents@uww.edu |
Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium
The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (WSGC) is a joint effort between NASA and organizations statewide. WSGC is dedicated to helping provide Wisconsin students, researchers, educators, businesses, not-for-profit organizations and other stake-holders with the tools, connections and resources needed to make the aerospace community in the state of Wisconsin grow and thrive.
Consortium Office / Lead Institution
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311-7001
920.456.2108
www.uwgb.edu/wsgc
sgc@uwgb.edu
