ASX: Are Humans Ready to Land On Mars? (SOLD OUT)

Speaker: Nicholas Sion

In partnership with the Canadian Nuclear Society - Toronto Branch

Since the Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity) landed on Mars, there has been increasing interest as to whether humans can travel to this neighbouring planet. This presentation will outline the known hazards in outer space missions, and draw attention to the issues of incessant radiation, microgravity effects, shielding inadequacy, and the psychological effects of a long lonely journey. The presentation will also outline the concepts of getting to Mars and the possible countermeasures against the hazards, including the latest research. You can view the full event poster here.

Nicholas Sion is a graduate of London University (UK) in Engineering Physics plus an Advanced Math degree from Battersea College [University of Surrey], followed by postgraduate studies at Birmingham University (UK) on airborne radars most of which was classified. Was offered a position with Ontario Power Generation and switched from the cosmic to the atomic to work on nuclear radiation. He now applies his training to radiation protection of astronauts from galactic radiation, alternate methods of developing radioisotopes, and to the protection of patients and medical staff from therapeutic radiation.

A telescope observing night will follow the talk. Please book your free tickets using Eventbrite here.

University of Toronto - St. George Campus
Bahen Centre for Information Technology, Room BA1170
40 St. George St.,
Toronto

http://asx.sa.utoronto.ca/2014/11/02/are-humans-ready-to-land-on-mars/