A special evening with former astronaut Robert Thirsk

7:00 PM
3 November 2017
6:45 PM
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Ismaili Centre, Burnaby
Canada

Join us for a special evening at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby with a talk by University of Calgary Chancellor Robert Thirsk about custodianship of the Earth.

Robert ThirskThe Ismaili Centre, Burnaby, has partnered with the University of Calgary for an illuminating evening about the future of our planet.

Join us for a special evening with University of Calgary Chancellor, Robert Thirsk, for a unique perspective about custodianship of the Earth. Dr Thirsk will provide a compelling lecture on how innovations can support space missions and subsequently, how space technology can improve life on earth, contributing to a number of different aspects, from health care to climate change.

This event will be webcast on November 2 at 7 p.m. PST at the.ismaili/live.

About Dr. Thirsk

Robert Thirsk is a UCalgary alumnus, engineer, physician, former astronaut and a Canadian icon. Amongst his extensive achievements, he holds Canadian records for the longest space flight and most time spent in space.