10:00 am - 3:00 pm • Rozanski Hall, University of Guelph

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Bringing Space Down to Earth is a one-day, Open House at the University of Guelph, organized to showcase the multidisciplinary, Space-related research that is happening across campus. At the University of Guelph we are studying the biological and physiological effects of space travel, as well as utilizing space technology to answer questions about our Earth - and we want to tell you all about it! The day will begin with exciting talks from special guests including Bob McDonald, host of CBC Radio’s Quirks and Quarks, and Michael Good, NASA Astronaut.  In addition, Researchers from the University of Guelph will provide an overview of their cutting-edge, space-related research. Throughout the day you will have exciting opportunities to visit the University’s observatory, participate in lab tours and active demos, talk to Guelph alumni (who are astronaut hopefuls) and have the chance to revel in all things SPACE!

The event is free for the general public, and we encourage everyone to attend, from researchers, educators and students to space-enthusiasts and aspiring young astronauts.

Please visit our registration page to let us know of your intent to participate.  Sign-up sheets will be available on Space Day for various on campus tours and activities. 

Special Guests

CBC's Quirks & Quarks Host Bob McDonald and NASA Astronaut Mike Good

Come and learn about University of Guelph's Space Research projects

	Dr. Mike Dixon (Director, CESRF, Chair, Environmental Biology) – Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility		Dr. Leah Bent (Associate Professor, Human Health & Nutritional Sciences) – Hypersole: The Ultimate Tickle Test Project Hypersole aims to understand how different sensory information is used and adapted during short duration space flight. Specifically we are testing now the skin on the footsole may compensate for changes to inner ear information during microgravity. Both of these sensory sources are used to help with balance here on earth.
	Dr. Aaron Berg (Associate Professor, Geography) – Monitoring climate change and the impact on water supply from space		Dr. Ralf Gellert (Associate Professor, Physics) – Alpha particle X-ray spectrometer for the Mars Rover