From NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. Some events subject to change and might be accompanied by a news release or media advisory. To cover events at JPL, RSVP to Media Relations at818-354-5011 or numbers listed below.
OCT. 3: JPL/GIRL SCOUT FAMILY SCIENCE FESTIVAL
JPL, in association with Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles, holds a family science festival called "Where Innovation Meets Imagination." Hundreds of invited Girl Scouts will see exhibits on rocketry, the environment, animals, robotics and more.
Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, 12-4 p.m., at Caltech in Pasadena
Contact: Gay Yee Hill/JPL 818-354-0344; Jon Weiner/Caltech 626-395-3226
OCT. 3-8: DIVISION OF PLANETARY SCIENCES CONFERENCE
JPL scientists will be among those sharing recent discoveries at the 42nd annual Division of Planetary Sciences conference, at the Pasadena Convention Center. The organization is part of the American Astronomical Society. Science presentations include a new image from NASA’s Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer, new findings about the Martian surface and Saturnian curiosities from NASA’s Cassini mission, including the possibility of a bubbly “Perrier” ocean beneath the surface of Enceladus. An educational session, “Saturn Smackdown: The Story of Science and Engineering Finding the Happy Medium,” is scheduled Monday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cassini scientist Trina Ray and propulsion engineer Todd Barber will discuss how mission personnel balance the interests of scientists wanting as much data as possible and the advice of engineers trying to ensure smooth spacecraft operation. Invited students will participate in this event carried live via Ustream, asking questions and posing scenarios for Ray and Barber. Watch at: http://www.ustream.tv/nasajpl2.
Contact: Jia-Rui Cook/Priscilla Vega 818-354-0850/354-1357
OCT. 4: FREE EXOPLANET LECTURE
JPL researcher Mark Swain and other scientists will discuss the latest planet-hunting research and techniques in a free public lecture from 8-9:30 p.m. at Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium. The event is sponsored by the Planetary Society, the American Astronomical Society’s Division of Planetary Sciences, and the Keck Institute for Space Studies. Bill Nye the Science Guy will introduce the session, which will include an audience question-and-answer period. Seating is first-come, first-served. The event will be webcast live on Ustream at: http://www.ustream.tv/nasajpl2.
Contact: Whitney Clavin 818-354-4673
OCT. 4-NOV. 10: ORIONIDS METEOR SHOWER
Particles from Halley's Comet will create shooting stars across the night skies from Oct. 4–Nov. 14, 2010. The peak is the night of Oct. 22, but light reflecting off an almost-full moon makes 2010 a less-than-spectacular year for what is usually an impressive show. With the second-fastest entry velocity of all annual meteor showers, meteors from the Orionids produce yellow and green colors and occasional fireballs. Viewing tips and
information on upcoming meteor showers are at:
Contact: DC Agle 818-393-9011
OCT. 11-17: CELEBRATE EARTH SCIENCE WEEK
The goal of Earth Science Week, conducted annually by the American Geological Institute in partnership with NASA and other sponsors, is to encourage students, educators and the public to explore the natural world and learn about geosciences. This year’s theme is Exploring Energy, and NASA is offering multimedia products and educational activities designed to improve understanding of energy resources and the role of energy in Earth’s climate system.
Contact: Alan Buis 818-354-0474
OCT. 14 AND 15: FREE LECTURE SERIES ON SPITZER SPACE TELESCOPE -- FROMNEAR-EARTH ASTEROIDS TO THE MOST DISTANT GALAXIES
NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope launched in 2003 and completed the first phase of its scientific journey when its liquid helium cryogen ran out on May 2009. Spitzer has been reborn as a warm mission, making observations in its shortest wavelength bands. Spitzer Project Scientist Michael Werner of JPL will show some of Spitzer's breathtaking images and review the scientific bounty of the mission, which includes studies of stars, galaxies and near-Earth objects.
Oct. 14 at JPL, Oct. 15 at Pasadena City College; both at 7 p.m.
Contact: Whitney Clavin 818-354-4673
OCT. 16: FREE PUBLIC SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate scientists from NASA and other organizations will discuss the scientific evidence for global warming at a free public science symposium sponsored by JPL’s Green Club, Oct. 16, from 2-4 p.m. in JPL’s von Karman Auditorium. Experts will give brief talks on how climate change is affecting Earth’s atmosphere, ocean and ice, and outline specific steps individuals can take to help address global warming. Each presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Seating is first-come, first-served. Also live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/nasajpl2.
Contact: Alan Buis 818-354-0474
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