Longueuil, Quebec, October 10, 2012 – On October 12 and 13, Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be in Vancouver to promote science amongst young Canadians. He will take part in the largest practical science lesson for which Canada will try setting a Guinness world record. Hansen will also encourage students from the Vancouver region to enter CSA's Canadian Science Challenge.
Media are invited to attend the following events:
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 a.m.
What:
Guinness world record for the largest practical science lesson
Who:
Jeremy Hansen, CSA astronaut
300 students from Henry Hudson Elementary School
Where:
HR MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
What:
Presentation to students in collaboration with Let's Talk Science
Who:
Jeremy Hansen, CSA astronaut
Let's Talk Science volunteers
250 students (grades 8-12)
Where:
Britannia Secondary School
1001 Cotton Drive, Vancouver
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
What:
Presentations for the Vancouver Community Science Celebration
Who:
Jeremy Hansen, CSA astronaut
Where:
Science World at Telus World of Science
1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
- 30 -
For more information:
Canadian Space Agency
Media Relations Office
Telephone: 450-926-4370
E-mail: media@asc-csa.gc.ca
Website: www.asc-csa.gc.ca
