UTSPS: General Meeting

Sept. 1, 2005

MH 3011

1 PM

 

Present:

Paul Sell

Stephanie Torok

Noel Richardson

Erin Hardy

Josh Thomas

Dr. Lee
Jackie Must
Kyle W.
Jon S.
Dave N.
Jun K.
Jay H.
Adam G.
Mark M.
Molly
Stephanie B.
Ryan S.
Elyse B.
JT
Sarah
Jacob
Alex P.

 

• Introductions

 

Tentatively planned outreach events for the 05-06 school year:

 

• Toledo Astronomical Association (Sat. Sept. 10th)
• Involves participating in a star party with the TAA and local Boy Scout troops, including a presentation by NR
• Free food
• Pioneer Campgrounds
• Kick-off Movie Night (Sept. 16th)
• Film TBA
• Free Pizza
• Speaker Series
• Begins with Dr. Nancy Morrison "Looking for and applying to Graduate Schools" on Sept. 29th
  
• Night Sky Network: Steve Squyres Teleconference (Sept. 29th)
• More info to come
• Star Parties
• Involves helping to start up astronomy clubs at local elementary schools and continuing the partnership initiated last fall
• Should begin in October (potentially on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday nights)
• COSI: Dreams to Reality event (Dec. 3^rd)
• Involves setting up a table
• Focuses on women in science
• Possible faculty involvement
• SPS private star party  (TBA)
  
•  More to come
  

 

Next Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 15th, 1 PM