Space weather is in the forecast for next astronomy association meeting
The next online monthly meeting of the Peterborough Astronomical Association (PAA) takes place via Zoom March 5 at 6 p.m., and community members are invited. The format includes novice astronomy classes, a main presentation and a question-and-answer period.
The main presentation, beginning shortly after 7 p.m., features PAA member Brian Colville speaking on space weather and why it should matter to us.
“This presentation is sure to prove interesting and thought provoking,” says Rick Stankiewicz, PAA publicity director. “Learn what space weather is (radiation) and why it is important for everyone living on Earth today. The sun produces the weather and the Earth must adapt to deal with it (magnetic fields and atmosphere) or there are consequences.”
Novice astronomy classes begin at 6 p.m., and run for about 45 minutes prior to the main meeting. These classes focus on the practical aspects of learning about astronomy, introducing astronomy related subjects at a very basic level in a logical sequence. The month’s session is entitled Low Earth Orbit.
“You will learn about what all encircles the Earth, the history of the ways humans have been living in outer space since the 1970s, what other things do we do to share the orbit around Earth with and what can be done about issues like space junk,” says Stankiewicz.
The Sky This Month, a regular meeting feature, will be posted on the club website for all to access. To access it, visit peterboroughastronomy.com.
There will also be an opportunity during the meeting to have any questions you may have answered.
There is no cost and the meeting is open to anyone interested in seeing what the PAA is all about. The PAA can also be followed on Twitter (@PtbAstronomical) and Facebook (@Peterborough Astronomical Association).
Register in advance for the meeting by contacting paamal3@peterboroughastronomy.com. You will be provided with the Zoom password and link to the presentation.
Virtual Open House
Trent University is holding a virtual Winter Open House Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Find out if Trent is the right fit for you. And when you register you will be automatically entered in a contest to win first year tuition.
Explore all that Trent has to offer including more than 100 academic programs, see what a first-year lecture is like, connect with professors and current students, learn about residence living and dining options, find out how to apply and accept an offer, and learn about scholarships and financial aid.
During the open house there will also be an opportunity to connect with staff members to have your questions answered.
For further information and a full schedule of sessions, and to register, visit trentu.ca/virtualopenhouse.
Trent Panel
Women in Leadership, a Trent University virtual panel discussion and Q&A session takes place via Zoom on Thursday from 11 a.m. until noon. Students, alumni and community members are invited to attend.
During the event “highly accomplished Trent community leaders and four distinguished women in the business discuss valuable leadership qualities and share insights gained from their career experiences.”
The four speakers are Dr. Katie Taylor, current CEO-in-residence with the school of business at Trent University and chair of the board of the Royal Bank of Canada; Rhonda Barnet, president and chief operating officer of AVIT Manufacturing and a member of the federal government’s Industry Strategy Council; Dawn Lavell Harvard, director of the First Peoples House of Learning at Trent University and member of the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Manitoulin Island; and Julie Davis, vice-president of external relations and advancement at Trent University.
Barnet (’87) will also be honoured as a Trent University Distinguished Alumni Award winner. For further information on each speaker visit trentu.ca/news/story/29453. To register for the event visit eventbrite.ca/e/women-in-leadership-tickets-140883248589.