Lectures on Tap - "Beyond Rockets: How NASA Transforms the World"

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📚 Lecture: “Beyond Rockets: How NASA Transforms the World”

🎤 Speaker: Astrophysicist, Dr. Julie Rolla

Join us for an enlightening evening with Dr. Julie Rolla as she explores the significant impact NASA has on life right here on Earth. While NASA is widely known for its space missions, much of its groundbreaking work drives advances in medicine, climate science, technology, and international collaboration.

Operating on a budget that constitutes less than half a percent of federal spending, NASA has developed everyday technologies that make modern telemedicine possible, support emergency responders, and much more. As we monitor Earth's changing climate from orbit, NASA's research into Mars and Venus also provides crucial insights into planetary evolution, enhancing our understanding of climate change.

Dr. Julie Rolla is an experimental astrophysicist with expertise in ultra-high energy neutrinos, dark matter, and computational physics. Her research utilizes AI to improve design for detecting astrophysical signatures and incorporates Earth and planetary science to aid communities through satellite data supporting disaster response. Passionate about public science, she excels at making complex topics accessible.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how NASA is a vital investment in a smarter, more resilient, and sustainable future for everyone with the inspiring Dr. Julie Rolla!

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Agenda

7:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

7:55 PM – Host introduction

8:00 PM – Lecture begins

8:45 PM – Audience Q&A

9:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

9:30 PM – Wrap up.

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