NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium (CTSGC) is excited to launch the “Discover NASA with CTSGC” virtual seminar series and broadcast it to all NASA CTSGC affiliated institutions. Researchers from NASA headquarters and NASA research centers are invited to give talks on their research and working experiences at NASA. Come and join the Discover NASA virtual seminar! Join the watch Party on campus!
Title of the talk: Maine Space Complex
Speakers: Terry Shehata, PhD, Executive Director Main Space Grant Consortium
Moderator: Hisham Alnajjar, PhD, Interim Director, CT Space Grant Consortium, Dean; Director, Engineering Applications Center, College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture University of Hartford
Brief Introduction: The Maine Space Grant Consortium led an effort to propose the Maine Space Complex to serve as the north star to develop a nationally competitive space knowledge cluster in Maine that would advance space technology and foster space-related innovation, foster collaboration, contribute to the commercialization of space and inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts and workforce. A bill to establish the Maine Space Corporation to manage the development and growth of the Complex was enacted in April 2022, and the Maine Senate confirmed the Board of Directors on June 1, 2023.
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 23, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Location of University of Hartford Watch Party: Dana 201
If not attending the University of Hartford Watch party, you must register to participate.
For questions, you may contact csgcinfo@hartford.edu or yinli@hartford.edu. For more details, please visit the webpage here.
To learn more about NASA CTSGC, please visit the CT Space Grant website.