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Is there life on Mars? Astrobiologist Professor Malcolm Walter discusses the possibility of life on Mars and
what finding evidence of past or present life there might mean for
us here on Earth.
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Extreme robotics. Robotics engineer Professor Salah Sukkarieh, talks about robotics in the harsh environment of Mars. The Powerhouse Mars Yard simulates this environment and is a working laboratory for both robotics and science.
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A mission to foster the next generation of scientists and engineers
Pathways to Space is a project designed to encourage students in Years 10-12 to consider university studies and careers in science and engineering, by exposing them to real robotics and astrobiology research being undertaken here in the Mars Yard, a simulated Martian landscape.
Students participate in simulated space missions that focus on the planning and execution of robotic explorations of Mars, searching for evidence of life. They can interact, face to face or via telepresence technology, with scientists and engineers working in Australia and overseas. How students respond to this program forms the basis of a long-term study to improve science teaching and learning outcomes.
Book your Pathways to Space visit
The program is
- available Mondays and Tuesdays (only) during school terms in 2011.
- maximum of 20 students per group.
- offered as an on-site experience and as a virtual excursion via Video Conference.
- a one day program in two sessions, each of two hours.
- session 1 starts at 10.00am and concludes at 12midday.
- session 2 starts at 1.00pm and concludes at 3.00pm.
- strictly by booking only.
- FREE for school students in years 10, 11 and 12.
- part of a university research project*
*Important:
The Pathways to Space education program is part of a university research project. As part of the booking process, your school principal will be contacted by a university representative in regard to this. Signed school and parental permissions will be required for participation.
Book your Powerhouse Museum excursion now
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